Lab testing rates it among the most comfortable and stable hiking boots, with outstanding cushioning, at the cost of weight, shallower lugs and poor breathability.
Hoka Kaha 3 GTX
What critics say so far
We have found 3 professional reviews of the exact Hoka Kaha 3 GTX so far. All 3 critics recommend it.
Reviewed by RunRepeat, OutdoorGearLab and Trail & Kale · reviews checked 1 Nov 2026
What do critics say about the Hoka Kaha 3 GTX?
The women's version is a top-ranked boot for comfort, support and waterproofing, though it is pricey, bulky and runs hot.
Named best overall in the author's roundup, it is a very comfortable, stable and grippy waterproof boot, though heavy and not precise for technical scrambling.
Too few reviews for a critic score, so it isn't ranked. We publish a full score once 4 professional reviews of the exact model exist.
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Does the Hoka Kaha 3 GTX have a critic score?
Not yet. We have found 3 professional reviews of the exact model. Their average is 88, which we show as a provisional score. We publish a critic score, and rank the product, once at least 4 reviews exist.