HOKA Transport Chukka GTX

You no longer have to change hiking shoes if you want to combine your walks in the city and on the trails thanks to the new HOKA Transport Chukka GTX.

The HOKA Transport Chukka GTX is a hiking shoe that enhances the style of the original HOKA Transport but with a chukka model and waterproof membrane in case it rains during our travels.

Key features of the HOKA Transport Chukka GTX

HOKA is one of the most popular brands among outdoor sports enthusiasts around the world, thanks in part to the comfort and great cushioning of many of its shoes.

This model has some similar characteristics to the HOKA Transport GTX, but modifying its design, mainly in the heel area.

It is worth highlighting the brand's commitment to sustainability, as it uses recycled materials in different parts of the shoe, such as the Vibram EcoStep EVO rubber with 30% recycled shredded rubber, a 30% sugarcane EVA midsole and a 50% soy-based insole.

The upper features Leather Working Group Gold-rated nubuck leather from a tannery that is noted for its high strength and protection.

The collar of the shoe has a technical point that improves the fit of our foot to provide maximum comfort during our routes, also being a mid-top shoe gives us a little more protection to our ankles.

The shoe has a waterproof Gore-Tex Invisible Fit membrane with a 70% recycled polyester outer fabric that protects our feet from the rain or if we walk on wet or muddy terrain.

It is worth mentioning the details of this shoe, such as the quick lacing system or the reflective motifs that provide extra protection.

The midsole of the shoe has an EVA foam made with 30% sugar cane that provides great cushioning, one of the hallmarks of the brand, ideal for our longer excursions or distance.

This model incorporates a 50% soy-based PU molded insole that provides extra cushioning and comfort to our feet.

The outsole has one of the most outstanding compounds on the market, the Vibram EcoStep Recycle EVO compound that stands out for its great durability and grip, both on dry and wet surfaces.

Ideal profile of the HOKA Transport Chukka GTX

It is a shoe that adapts to a wide profile of athletes thanks to its great versatility. Athletes of medium to heavy weight (over 75 kg) can get the most out of the shoe's performance.

As for the technical specifications of the shoe, it weighs 405 grams in the men's version and 343 grams in the women's version. It has an intermediate drop located in the 5 mm.

In short, we are facing a shoe that incorporates the best features to adapt to our daily trips and weekend adventures, with an attractive design and protections to provide us with the greatest possible security during our routes.