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HOKA Sky Kaha GORE-TEX Hiking Boots - Men's
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Built to make the ups easier and the downs quicker, the men's HOKA Sky Kaha GORE-TEX hiking boots are lightweight, cushioned and waterproof, making them an easy pick for any trail you choose.
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Waterproof
Yes
Upper
Full-grain leather
Weight (Pair)
2 lbs. 4.4 oz.
- GORE-TEX® waterproof booties help keep your feet comfortable and dry regardless of the conditions
- Full-grain, waterproof leather uppers offer durability while fending off the elements
- EVA top layer offers plush comfort; bottom layer of rubberized foam offers durable cushioning and a supportive base
- Vibram® Megagrip high-traction outsoles with 5mm multidirectional lugs provide traction on wet or uneven terrain
- An adjustable lacing system provides a locked-in fit
Imported.
View the HOKA Kaha Product LineView all HOKA Men's Day Hiking Boots| Best Use | Hiking |
|---|---|
| Footwear Height | Over-the-ankle |
| Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
| Waterproof | Yes |
| Type of Waterproofing | GORE-TEX waterproof membrane/waterproof leather |
| Upper | Full-grain leather |
| Midsole | EVA |
| Outsole | Vibram Megagrip rubber |
| Weight (Pair) | 2 lbs. 4.4 oz. |
| Gender | Men's |
HOKA Footwear - Men's
| 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 13.5 | 14 | 14 Wide | 15 | 15 Wide | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Men's | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.6 | 13 | 13.5 | 14 | 14 Wide | 15 | 15 Wide |
| UK | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 |
| EU | 37.3 | 38 | 38.6 | 39.3 | 40 | 40.6 | 41.3 | 42 | 42.6 | 43.3 | 44 | 44.6 | 45.3 | 46 | 46.6 | 47.3 | 48 | 48.6 | 49.3 | 49.3 | 50.6 | 50.6 |
| Foot Length (in.) | 9.06 | 9.2 | 9.4 | 9.56 | 9.7 | 9.875 | 10.1 | 10.2 | 10.4 | 10.5 | 10.7 | 10.9 | 11.1 | 11.2 | 11.375 | 11.6 | 11.7 | 11.9 | 12 | 12 | 12.4 | 12.4 |
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Most Helpful Favorable Review
LOVE HOKAS!
Mtn Maddy5 years ago
I am an old hiking lady and wear men's 9,5. Have beenwearing Hoka's exclusively for years now because they FIT. I have the bunion/hammertoe issues and do wear a thin flat insole in the R boot along with the orthotic. It has been a trial and error process, Right sox, right boots, and I might add "costly" getting boots that really fit! Hoka always WINS hands down! I can honestly say I was in misery for years until I came upon this brand of boot. Even sales people tried to steer me away from buying men's boots. Listen only to
your feet and the sooner you do this the happier you will be! Happy hiking everyone!
Mtn Maddy
Ludlow MA
10 people found this review helpful
Most Helpful Critical Review
Poor Quality Product
TrailHec4 years ago
I bought these boots and they started coming apart on my first backpacking trip while walking on a well traveled, groomed trail. I have three pairs of HOKA trail running shoes and I've loved them, so I thought the same would be true for their boots. I bought these boots to go backpacking and to use them while hiking here in San Diego. I'm extremely surprised and disappointed with these boots. DO NOT PURCHASE if you're thinking about using these boots to go on frequent hikes. I see lots of people who post themselves with these boots while gardening, or walking on paved roads; that seems to be what these things were meant for. No joke, they lasted one month (Seven casual hikes in San Diego, and one 24 mile backpacking trip in Yosemite). I would never recommend these boots to anyone who appreciates quality boots, or to anyone who actually hikes more than once every couple of months.
TrailHec
San Diego
11 people found this review helpful
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Bridges
Ocean View, Hawaii
These shoes are RAD!
3 years ago
My fourth pair of shoes on the Pacific Crest Trail. By far the best out of the four! I wore these all the way from Seiad Valley, CA, crossing the entire state of Oregon and Washington to the Canadian border. I hiked through every condition you can imagine in these (heatwave, rain, snow, ice, sand, rock, mud, volcanic terrain, forging streams and rivers, etc). I hiked through a 5-day rain/snow storm hardly taking them off for the duration of the whole storm. the Gore-Tex worked as it should; insulating my drenched feet while hiking up to 40 miles straight through stormy conditions. I love how padded the soles are and how easily you can cinch them onto your feet like a glove. Since they are snug fitting high tops, I did not have to wear gaiters with them. They have a wide toe box allowing your feet to swell during long stretches and high elevation. The tow guard works quite well to protect your toes when accidentally kicking rocks. The durability of the upper protects against even the harshest rocky trail conditions. After completing the PCT, I even took them on the 'Āinapō Trail at home in Hawaii, which is known as one of the most rugged volcanic terrains in the world, just to see how they would hold up! The durability and performance of these shoes is amazing. I absolutely love these hiking boots!
Age:35–44
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:5'11"
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 11.5
Yes , I recommend this product
TrailHec
San Diego
Poor Quality Product
4 years ago
I bought these boots and they started coming apart on my first backpacking trip while walking on a well traveled, groomed trail. I have three pairs of HOKA trail running shoes and I've loved them, so I thought the same would be true for their boots. I bought these boots to go backpacking and to use them while hiking here in San Diego. I'm extremely surprised and disappointed with these boots. DO NOT PURCHASE if you're thinking about using these boots to go on frequent hikes. I see lots of people who post themselves with these boots while gardening, or walking on paved roads; that seems to be what these things were meant for. No joke, they lasted one month (Seven casual hikes in San Diego, and one 24 mile backpacking trip in Yosemite). I would never recommend these boots to anyone who appreciates quality boots, or to anyone who actually hikes more than once every couple of months.
Age:25–34
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:6'1"
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 12
No, I do not recommend this product
Altitude Junkie
Divide, CO
Great comfort...but cleats falling off!
4 years ago
Absolutely the most comfortable boot I have worn. So soft. After 10-11 serious hikes in the Rockies.... Colorado Trail, CDT, Cottonwood Pass, Independence Pass..... the cleats are coming off after approx. 80 miles. So disappointed. But this is some serious trails.... rock slides, uphill rocks. But, REI sent me out a new pair, no problem. They offered a refund, but the boots are so comfy, I'm going to give them another try. I will watch them closely. One year warranty! God Bless REI, and God Bless America!
Age:65–74
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'9"
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 9
No, I do not recommend this product
Jim L
San Clemente, CA
Magical!!!!
3 years ago
This is the most comfortable hiking boot I have found in 60 years!!!!!! My current pair has made three trips to the Vermillion Cliffs in the past year. Their traction on the sandstone is tremendous, and their ankle support wonderful!!!!! I've used them on Rock, Sand, and Snow and they have performed to perfection!!!!!
Age:65–74
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:5'7"
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 11
Yes , I recommend this product
GCHiker
New Mexico
Almost famous
3 years ago
These shoes are almost great, but several factors will lead to their return to REI (thank you REI for allowing us to try shoes out thoroughly). First, the insoles have sharp edges that irritate my feet (photo 1). Several commentators have mentioned this issue. I put in some old running shoe insoles, but wondered why I had to in an expensive shoe. As mentioned elsewhere, the soles are surprisingly stiff--not at all a maximal cushion. Maybe they will soften in time, but I never got that far. The right shoe (but not the left) was tight on my small toe. Perhaps they would stretch with time. But what really got me is the lacing. For me, the top knot rolls over the tongue, making proper adjustment difficult. Now I realize I could knot down, knot on the second eyelet, etc., but I have worn shoes for six decades and never had this problem. I was putting them on today to try to break them in a bit more, and I asked myself, "why would I put up with the lacing issue in the most expensive shoe I have ever purchased?" So that was my tipping point, they are going back to REI. I have not worn them enough to experience the durability issue others report, but that also makes me apprehensive, the thought of having the shoe fail on a rim to rim hike or something similar. So the shoes have promise, they just don't fulfill that promise for me.
Age:55–64
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:5'10"
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 11
No, I do not recommend this product
Cru77
California
Comfortable but don't last long.
3 years ago
Love the comfortablity of this boot second pair I've purchased however; they don't last long. First pair soles wore out and fell apart at about for months of use along with upper leather starting to tear as well. Thought I'd give them another chance because I really liked how they felt but second pair only lasted six months before falling apart as well. To expensive of a boot for me, especially for just light daily use.
Age:45–54
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:5'7"
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 9
No, I do not recommend this product
Mtn Maddy
Ludlow MA
LOVE HOKAS!
5 years ago
I am an old hiking lady and wear men's 9,5. Have beenwearing Hoka's exclusively for years now because they FIT. I have the bunion/hammertoe issues and do wear a thin flat insole in the R boot along with the orthotic. It has been a trial and error process, Right sox, right boots, and I might add "costly" getting boots that really fit! Hoka always WINS hands down! I can honestly say I was in misery for years until I came upon this brand of boot. Even sales people tried to steer me away from buying men's boots. Listen only to your feet and the sooner you do this the happier you will be! Happy hiking everyone!
Yes , I recommend this product
River Schema
Summit County, CO
Four Years until the Trash Bin? OK. Maybe.
4 years ago
But they were a good four seasons. Quite a few Grand Canyon hikes including a rim to rim to rim, Lots of romping in Canyonlands, ten days in the Himalaya (India side), and a hiking life at 10,000' in the Northern Rockies. What really impressed me was the Vibram "R" sole which was excellent for scrambling over slick rock and slickrock. I wasn't happy with how they failed. The toe separated and allowed sand in. And, shown in the top of the photo, both backs broke away above the heel. Hoka was not very helpful with recommendations for DIY repairs; I extended one season with Shoe Goo. (note; mine might not have been the Kaha - but it's close and that's what i'm replacing them with.)
Age:65–74
Weight:200–225 lbs.
Height:6'4"
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 12
Yes , I recommend this product
NEFKANO
El Paso, Texas
Balance between lightweight, comfort and great gri
4 years ago
As an avid hiker with hikes from 3 miles to 24 miles...overnight backpacking I need hiking shoes that can negotiate the terrain but still support the weight I'm hauling on my back. I've used Salomon 4d GTX's , Hokas own Stinson and now these Sky Kaha's. While I don't care to compare apples and oranges I can offer the following observations... Salomon 4D's run true to size and offer a very secure ankle and foot support. These are heavy hitters in terms of durability and the mid sole is just as nice as the more commonly known Vibram. The Stinson also runs true to size, but offers a significantly wider toe box than the other 2 mentioned shoes. The Stinson is a class by itself in terms of comfort, even more so than the Sky Kaha. However, the midsole is their own in house brand and quickly starts to degrade over rough terrain. Also not as stick/grippy as the other 2 shoes. Now these Sky Kaha's which run true to size are a little more narrow in the toe box (if you used Hoka's trail running Speed Goats its more like those) and while it has the same or more cushioning than the Stinson, it feels a tad less so... not sure why, perhaps because these shoes come with the Vibram midsoles. I'm ok with the trade off because these midsoles have so much more grip to them. I hike mostly on rough, rocky and ice filled terrain and demand a lot from them and these deliver. I will say that if you tend to order a "wide" fit than these might not wok for you as they tend to run closer to medium and narrow in the toe box...just an FYI.
Age:55–64
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:5'9"
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 9.5
Yes , I recommend this product
Dj750
Orange County, CA
Disappointed
4 years ago
After seeing all the great reviews I had high expectations for this shoe, but it just didn’t work out for me. As others have mentioned, the cushioning doesn’t seem to match with the thickness of the soles. I have Altra Olympus which have similar sole height but are super-cushioned compared to these Hokas. I could let that go, but the deal-breaker for me is that the edges of the hard-plastic heal cups are digging into my lower outside heal bones creating a painful inch-long cut (both feet). And this was after installing after-market foot-beds with increased height. So I either have low ankle bones, or the heal cups were installed too high. Returned.
Age:55–64
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:6'0"
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 10.5
No, I do not recommend this product
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