The highlight of this Hoka boot is its light weight. The Trail Code GTX comes in at 15.5 oz (440g) which is about 20% lighter than the average weight of our lab-tested hiking boots! On the trail, it feels more like a running shoe with a high-top collar and added protection. Test results. Trail Code GTX.Price: $170 HOKA ONE ONE Speedgoat Mid 2 GTX Review At an advertised 13.2 ounces per shoe, this shoe is more of a lightweight hiking boot. But with an ample 32-28mm heel-toe stack and a
You can go even lighter with a true mid-height trail runner like HOKA’s Speedgoat 5 Mid GTX (1 lb. 8.8 oz.) or Altra’s Lone Peak ALL-WTHR Mid 2 (1 lb. 14 oz.), but those come with notable compromises in protection, durability, and support.As one tester said, the Mid GTX isn’t built especially lightweight for a speedy trail 5K. But, it’s a true long-haul shoe for when you’re out from dawn to dusk on seriously sloppy
Other popular lightweight boots—including Salomon’s X Ultra 3 Mid GTX (1 lb. 13.4 oz.), Merrell’s Moab 2 Mid WP (2 lbs.), and Hoka’s own Sky Kaha (1 lb. 14 oz.)—all come in heavier, but they are stiffer and more supportive for covering long distances. Traction
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