HOKA  Transport Hike GTX Boots - Men's

These boots are lightweight, have grippy soles, absorb impact well, provide pretty good ankle support, and seem to be waterproof at least in the toe box area. They provide good flexibility so that you can run with them on when needed, although they are designed for hiking, of course. The only complaint I have is that I could feel on the inside the boots the metal top lace hook. Either that lace hook should've been made with plastic, or there should've been more cushion added. These metal lace hooks somewhat dig into my feet and kind of hurt. Maybe wearing them more will somehow alleviate these issue, but I doubt it.

These shoes are great. I decided to get a half size up and I'm glad I did. They have a bit more cushioning and with some thicker wool socks, they end up being the right fit. Therefore, it might run a bit small. They do tend to heat up a bit being all black. They are just a bit lighter than average weight, but not ultra light. The heel sits a bit higher than it looks so the ankle support is a bit lower, so didn't as much stability. They work better on softer terrain but the outsole doesn't roll very well on harder surfaces. I tend to have sweaty feet and these don't stand out in breathability. I'm sure GTX works well, but it's just a tradeoff for waterproofing and breathability. Overall, these will take a bit longer to wear in than others I've experienced.

Hiking in western Maryland at Swallow Falls State Park. Drizzling day and the soles of the shoes gripped the wet rocks perfectly. Overall comfortable, stable, and waterproofing ! 10/10

I have been using these boots as my summer camp boots to relieve my feet after long days in hunting or work boots, I love the comfortable footbed! I have a wide forefoot and the toebox is wide enough to be comfortable but not so wide as to feel loose. Soft, sticky sole gives good traction on wet rocks and the GTX has been great protection from splashes at the river. The sole is soft and the ankles support is medium. Overall very happy with them for what I use them for. Longer hikes felt like I wanted a bit firmer sole and a touch more ankle support.

Lightweight and waterproof but will not keep your feet warm. Overall very comfortable and lightweight

The shoes are strong. I walk around the 10 Mill mountains a day with a backpack of about 40 lbs (on average 4-5 days a week). After 10 months, you can see wear, the sole is worn, you can see cracks on the sides. The shoes were heavily used, they are still waterproof, they are still comfortable. I filed a complaint and got a new one. However, I must admit that other brands of shoes (I will not mention) did not last 3-4 months and fell apart completely. Although I replaced the new shoes under warranty, I highly recommend them.

I received these and right out of the box they didn't look like hiking boots, they looked more like high top walking shoes. They were comfortable and laced up easily enough. They didn't seem like I'd need to do any special lacing to keep my feet from slipping or getting blisters. The tread on the sole seemed solid and quality. They were lightweight and the sizing seemed true. First time I wore them, I decided to do a moderate 5 miler through the back woods. Can't say much about waterproofness, the amount of water i crossed over wasn't enough to make a judgment. Unfortunately, when i started walking something seemed off. The soles seemed to slide around, not slip, but slide around and didn't seem very stable. The ankle support was also lacking in my opinion. During my hike I needed to climb over a fallen tree and when hopped over a stick actually poked through the sole and stabbed my foot. No damage done to my foot but i had to pull the stick out. Unfortunately I don't have a photo because I don't normally carry my phone with me when I hike. These might be great for groomed trails, paved walking paths or just everyday wear but they are definitely not for off trail hiking. And I definitely wouldn't trust them if I needed to carry moderate or heavy weight. I was really hoping for a solid set of hiking boots instead these are soft sole walking shoes. I can't give them a great review because they definitely didn't live up to my expectations but they might be good for someone who needs a good set of trail runners. And if that's what you're looking for try them out. Bur, if you're looking for an actual pair of hiking boots then look elsewhere.

Love these HOKA boots. I’ve worn HOKA running shoes for over 10 years and also have an older pair of HOKA hiking boots. My older hiking boots are comfortable and I wore them recently to hike in the Grand Canyon and in Patagonia, Chile. However, they’re very bulky, heavy, and need to be sprayed to waterproof them. In contrast, the HOKA Transport GTX is much lighter (at less than 2 lbs) and waterproof thanks to the internal GORE-TEX booties and durable water-resistant finish.

The Hoka Transport Hike is nearly perfect, except for the one fatal flaw that makes it unusable. There is a pronounced, stiff seam at the top of the waterproof inner layer that will rub your medial malleolus (see picture). How did this design ever pass the user testing phase? Oh, right, we are the user testers, but we pay for that privilege. I went on a tiny 3 mile hike and my ankle still hurts 3 days later. So, if you are keen to be injured by your footwear, put this model on your short list. Otherwise, I’d steer clear.

I walk at least 50 miles a week and worn only Hokas for more than five years. I tried Transport Hike GTX for walking in winter snow. The tongue is poorly designed with no padding and a seam across it that rubs. They are very uncomfortable. I have improvised with a piece of sponge between my feet and shoe make them tolerable.