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Tom’s Guide
Technology
Ashley Thieme

I just reviewed the Hoka Kaha 3 hiking shoes and was underwhelmed, so here are three alternatives I recommend for summer

Hoka Kaha 3 Low GTX (left), Keen Leiki (right).

If you watched any of this year's marathons, whether it was Boston, London or Tokyo, you likely saw a stream of Hokas running past you. We all know Hoka makes some of the bounciest, cloud-like footwear you can get your hands on when it comes to running, and the shoes have earned that status.

So it's no surprise that on paper, The Hoka Kaha 3 Low GTX looks like another powerhouse. They have a dual-density sugarcane EVA midsole, Vibram soles for traction and Gore-Tex waterproofing. However, after clocking up the miles, I found myself underwhelmed... and a little uncomfortable.

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