Best Shoes for Walking
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Hoka

Transport 2

$155 Women & Men Specs verified · 2026-08-15

A crossover: city-clean on top, Vibram grip underneath. The pragmatic choice when a walk might end on a gravel path.

high cushioning 8 mm drop neutral

Best for

  • Door-to-trail commutes
  • Travel with mixed terrain
  • A grippy but street-friendly shoe

Not ideal for

  • Technical hiking
  • Buyers wanting a very light shoe

Specification sheet

List price Approximate US retail
$155
Weight Manufacturer-reported, size-dependent
10.5 oz (298 g)
Heel-to-toe drop Height difference, heel vs forefoot
8 mm
Stack height (heel) Midsole thickness under the heel
Cushioning
High
Stability
Neutral
Widths available
Standard, Wide
Waterproof
No
Slip-resistant
APMA seal American Podiatric Medical Association acceptance
Rocker sole Curved sole that rolls you forward
No
Breathability
High
Flexibility
Medium
Upper
Recycled mesh
Midsole foam
Compression-molded EVA
Outsole
Vibram rubber

Upper

Recycled mesh

Breathability: high

Midsole

Compression-molded EVA

— stack · 8 mm drop

Outsole

Vibram rubber

Flexibility: medium

Where these specs come from

Status

Specs verified · 2026-08-15

Source

OutdoorGearLab 2026 test data (list price & dimensions)

Last checked

August 15, 2026

Specs change between model years and colorways. We treat every number as a claim to be checked, not a fact to be repeated — see how we verify. Numbers marked pending have not yet been re-confirmed against the brand's current product page.