The Hoka Cavu is a new model from Hoka. It’s one of their lightest models that can be used for racing, training, or workouts. It’s quickly become one of my more favorite running shoes.
If you are looking for a “beginner” Hoka shoe, the Cavu, as well as the Clifton 5 and Mach, are good options depending on your foot type.
The Hoka One One Cavu has a broad range of use. It can be used for daily runs, to workouts, and races. I don’t think I would use it as my go-to 5k shoe, but it’s a solid marathon shoe.
In February, Hoka launched three new lighter models in their “Profly line.” It included the Cavu, Mach, and Evelon. The Cavu is designed to be the fastest of the shoes. I’ve used it for both workouts and daily runs, and I prefer it for workouts.
Fit:
Like many running shoes now, the Cavu has an all mesh upper. This makes the fit better for someone with wider feet or someone with bunions. It fits very similar to the Mach, but with the seamless mesh, fits wider feet. I wear a women’s 10-11 wide and the size 10.5 has fit fine.
Ride:
The Hoka One One Cavu is designed to be a fast shoe. Personally, it’s too much shoe for me on race day. However, it’s a lot less shoe than the Clifton or Bondi. If you train in the Clifton, both the Cavu or even Mach are shoes to look at one race day.
All three of the Hoka “Profly shoes” use new “Profly” technology.
What is that? It is designed with a softer heel for shock absorption and a firmer forefoot for propulsion and energy return. The Cavu has a much softer heel. However, the forefront is firm. It’s a much more responsive shoe than the Clifton and even the Mach. Like any Hoka model, it still uses the “rocker” technology that you feel like you are being propelled forward.
Keep in mind, how you run will play a significant effect on how you feel the technology in the shoe. That isn’t a bad thing but those who run on the forefront might feel a firmer shoe, and those towards the heel will feel a softer version.
Hoka One One Cavu Conclusion:
In all, I think the Hoka Cavu is a great choice for workouts, and I enjoy it. In fact, right now it’s one of my staple shoes, and I find myself wanting to run it more often than not. In fact, I believe I have already put over 150 miles in them. It is light and durable and a great racing shoe for anyone already using a substantial Hoka model.
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Shoe Rotation:
Easy/Daily Runs: Brooks Glycerin, New Balance 1080, On Cloudace
Workouts: New Balance 1400, Nike Fly
Races: Nike Fly, Nike LT Racer
Questions for you:
What shoe do you race in?
What is your favorite running shoe?
Great review, Hollie. Have you tried the Bondi 6 and/or heard any feedback about it? Thanks!
I haven’t tried running in the new Bondi but I do know it’s fairly similar to the previous version.