Hiking: Hoka Kaha v. Tor Ultra

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Any hikers our there with opinions on Hoka’s Kaha or Tor Ultra HI 2 WP?

We’ve been taking advantage of the PNW trails outside of Seattle as a socially distant escape activity. Looking for a hiker with a wide toebox that will keep high arches happy and dry along the way. Hoka’s Bondi has served me well as a trail shoe, so started my search with Hoka’s hiking line.

Lots of opinions out there on the www, but Slowtwitch knows best. Opinions welcome.

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Any hikers our there with opinions on Hoka’s Kaha or Tor Ultra HI 2 WP?

We’ve been taking advantage of the PNW trails outside of Seattle as a socially distant escape activity. Looking for a hiker with a wide toebox that will keep high arches happy and dry along the way. Hoka’s Bondi has served me well as a trail shoe, so started my search with Hoka’s hiking line.

Lots of opinions out there on the www, but Slowtwitch knows best. Opinions welcome.

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i wear kaha now. it’s fine. it’s good. the tor ultra hi wp was the best. but can’t get them anymore. only thing, i wear the same size in the tor ultra hi wp as i do in the bondi. in the haka i wear a half-size larger.

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You could consider the speedgoat mid as well. That’s my hiking shoe right now. Didnt like them for running but hiking is great. Toe box is still a bit narrow if you are looking for a wider toebox but mine have loosened up over the miles.

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Thanks for the feedback. I take it the tor ultra hi 2 devolved from the original, to the point you prefer the Kaha?

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Thanks for the feedback. I take it the tor ultra hi 2 devolved from the original, to the point you prefer the Kaha?

i think i prefer the original. but the Kaha is fine.

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I have an older version of the Tor for about 4-5 years now. Best lightweight hiker ever. Roomy and not as hot as my main hiking boots which are Asolos. Love the Hokas…

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I hike in my old pair of Cliftons. Found them to be very comfy. Bondi 3s on the other hand have an exceptionally slippage prone bottom surfaces, Going down a steep hillside in them was no fun.

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Bummed they are no longer available! Not sure of the differences between the OG and v2, but may give them a shot nonetheless.

The wife is leaning towards the Kaha, so we’ll have our own little sample size for comparison.

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My main problem with the shoes is water. It’s wet it our woods. Waterproof boots are essential.