HOKA  Kaha 3 GTX Hiking Boots - Men's

Just returned from a 10 mile hike through forest, rock, rain and elevation. I was the only person in the group who didn't slip even once. Amazing support and comfort even on descent. I thought they were pricey before the hike, but now know they are worth every penny.

I loved my original Kaha GTX boots and had a total of 8 pairs. I hike a lot... Additionally, I did not care for the heel build on the Kaha 2's and so kept finding and buying Kaha GTX for the run of the 2's. Now the 3 is out and I am back in my happy place. In fact the 3's are everything that was great about the GTX but maybe a touch more heavy duty (certainly the lace hooks feel industrial strength). As ever, Kahas feel like a whole different world as far as comfort is concerned when compared to anything else I have tried. You can put them on right out of the box and hit the trails. (perhaps not too far on the first one.). I don't have wide feet and they fit me like a dream. I'll let those with wide feet opine on their experience. This an easy boot to wear all day, whether hiking the trails or the malls. Ankle support is stellar, cushioning sublime. You should at least add them to the mix you're considering. Personally, I won't wear anything else.

I loved my Kaha 2 GTX because of the wide toe box (plus of course the incredible waterproofing, cushioned midsole and soft supporting uppers). The Kaha 3 looks almost the same but is tighter around the fore foot and especially the toes. I normally where a 10.5 boot, but this was a problem even in the size 11 I ordered. I don't know why they made this change. Hoka's a known for their comfort and fit around the toes. Luckily, I was able to buy another Kaha 2 and I hope it will last until a (hopefully) improved Kaha 4 comes out. Other than this, the boot looks great as expected.

Incredibly comfortable and the new outsole appears to be much more durable as there is significantly more Vibram. Also love the new aesthetic and a tougher toe box. For those coming from the Kaha 2, just be aware you will likely need to size up half a size as the toe box does appear to be a little narrower in this version. I found a half size up fit perfectly. So excited to put hundreds of miles on these!

I bought these five months ago as my first pair of Hoka Hiking boots. I put approximately 160-170 miles on them. I only do short 4 mile hikes. They were very cushioned, at first, and the shock absorption was good, for a bigger heavier person such as myself. After about two months, I needed to put in thick, aftermarket cushioned insoles because the cushion was getting compressed and not rebounding as it should. I could start to feel some stones under my feet. Even now when I wear them, there are still pressure points at my ankles and toes. The waterproofing worked really well up until about a month ago, then it failed. I have many pairs of hiking boots, most with gortex and I've never worn a hole in the gortex in any pair before, until these. These boots are not very sturdy. The word I would use is "floppy." I went for an 8 mile hike in them and my feet and ankles hurt like never before. They're definitely not made for long distances carrying any decent amount of weight. And finally, the lugs need to be twice as thick for better traction and they could use a heel brake.

This boot appears to be well-made, but it is way too narrow. In fact, I don't see how anybody can wear this boot comfortably at all without already having a narrow foot. I usually wear a size 10, and I went all the way up to an 11.5 in my attempt to gain some extra space for my toes. I put them on out of the box in preparation for a walk around the block, but I couldn't even make it out of the house. I was developing hot spots on both pinky toes within minutes. Unless you have a narrow foot, I'd stay away. Too bad, because it looks like a quality product otherwise.

I recently used the Hoka Kaha 3 GTX for a high-altitude hike in Colorado, starting around 9,100 ft and climbing up to 12,500 ft — about 1,400 ft of elevation gain over a 7-hour trek at Brainard Lake Trailhead. I have mild plantar fasciitis, and this boot was an absolute gem. The cushioning is soft yet supportive, offering excellent comfort and stability throughout the hike. Even after hours of continuous trekking, my feet felt great — no soreness, no hotspots. Pairing the boots with merino wool socks made a perfect combination for moisture control and comfort. The waterproof Gore-Tex lining kept my feet dry, and the traction handled rocky and uneven terrain beautifully. Overall, the Hoka Kaha 3 GTX is a top-notch choice for anyone needing support and comfort on long, high-elevation hikes — especially if you’re managing mild plantar fasciitis.

I bought these Kahas hoping that, like my Hoka Cliftons and Transports, they’d help my turf toe injury (a torn ligament under the ball of my left big toe) . Unfortunately, they didn’t help my turf toe compared to my Salomon hiking boots or the Altra Olympus 5 hiking boots I’ve since tried and liked. Also, some of the stitching holding the leather that the upper inner lace loops are attached to began coming undone after one easy three mile hike. My feet also felt awful in these after a 2-mile hike with a fairly light overnight backpack. I returned them. Also, I’m a woman and bought men’s because I found the toe box very short in the women’s sizes, meaning it was tight top to bottom and squeezing my toes. If I had bought women’s, I would’ve needed a half size larger than my regular 9. I do wear custom orthotics, so I recognize those take up more space in the shoe than regular insoles.

Well made boot and initially very comfortable. Best inner sole that I have ever tried. I have wide feet and the boot is cut wider then normal but still was not wide enough for my comfort. If you have a narrow foot I would recommend this boot

Some might call these the air Bidens of backpacking shoes, and they would be correct. Easy on feet, super cushion both uphill and downhill on mountain trails, rocks, all comers. Float with ease, and the new hiking air Bidens, and you will not be disappointed. Tested out - 6" 215lbs, 14 mile hike w 4000ft elevation gain and loss, 2 nights. Did not need to take them off when we got back to the car. Cant believe it, I don't normally write reviews, but dang, the only thing I wish is that they got dirtier and cooler looking but they just floated so well.