HOKA Cavu
Every version of the Cavu we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 76, and the Cavu rates above 9% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Cavu, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
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| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Rating | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| HOKA Cavu 3 | 2020 | 6.8 oz | — | — | — | — | $120 MSRP |
| HOKA Cavu 2 | 2019 | 6.8 oz | — | 78 | +21 | 3 | $110 MSRP |
| HOKA Cavu FN | 2018 | 7.5 oz | 24/20mm stack · 4mm drop | — | — | — | $120 MSRP |
| HOKA Cavu | 2018 | 7.4 oz | 24/20mm stack · 4mm drop | 57 | — | 6 | $110 MSRP |
4 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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MSRP $120
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HOKA
Cavu 278 78 Decent Decent Decent 3 reviews Confidence 65
v2 (2019) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 6.8 oz
It weighs 7.2 oz in the men's version and 6.4 oz in the women's.
Durability 77MSRP $110
Overall78Cushioning90Value90Comfort82Appearance79Durability77Confidence65Buy it now
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Pros
It weighs 7.2 oz in the men's version and 6.4 oz in the women's.
One of three reviewers so far finds the cushioning generous without being mushy, and uses it for fast work and long runs alike.
The Cavu before it scores 53 on six reviews.
Cons
One of three reviewers so far reports outsole wear and midsole deformation at 70km.
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Cavu57 57 Bottom-tier Bottom-tier Bottom-tier 6 reviews Confidence 68
v1 (2018) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.4 oz · 24mm stack · 4mm drop
Averaging 7.3 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is well under the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers for sale, and two reviewers use it for tempo and quicker runs.
Durability 68MSRP $110
Overall57Cushioning85Value85Appearance72Durability68Comfort65Confidence68Buy it now
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Pros
Averaging 7.3 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is well under the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers for sale, and two reviewers use it for tempo and quicker runs.
It lists at $110, below the $150 median for daily trainers for sale, and reviewers rate value 4.7 out of 5.
Cons
Two reviewers find the ride firm, one comparing it to running on cement.
Three of six reviewers so far record it as running big, and one sized down half a size.
The Cavu 2 after it scores 87 on three reviews, against this version's 53.
