Hoka Just Turned Its Best Daily Sneaker Into a Rugged Fall Boot

The original Transport was a true everyday sneaker built from the ground up. A new mid-height variant raises the bar — along with the cuff.

By Jack Seemer

Published August 1, 2024

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When Hoka first released the Transport in 2023, it filled a void in its expansive catalog. Instead of taking a silhouette designed for running or hiking, equipping it with premium fabrics and calling it a “lifestyle shoe,” the brand designed a true everyday sneaker from the ground up.

Made with commuters in mind, the Transport featured sustainable EVA midsole for balanced cushioning, abrasion-resistant Cordura upper and quick-toggle laces for a seamless on and off.

The result was an everyday sneaker that looked good around the city but wasn’t averse to traversing off the beaten path. And it worked really, really well.

Now Hoka looks to be doubling down on that premise with the new Transport Chukka GTX, which takes everything that excelled on the original Transport and makes it even more suitable for fall and winter weather.

Hoka Transport Chukka GTX

$200 at Hoka

Hoka Transport Chukka GTX

“City or trail, rain or shine.” That’s the pitch on Hoka’s new Transport Chukka GTX, which converts the original Transport into a mid-height chukka boot with an engineered knit collar.

Like the shoe version, it features a bio-based EVA midsole crafted with highly sustainable sugarcane. That gives it both responsiveness and cushioning, resulting in a balanced feeling underfoot that also offers some durability for multi-season wear.

It also carries the quick-toggle laces of the OG Transport, and they feel even more at home in boot form. No more fumbling with laces wearing gloves, as you also dance around with your winter coat.

On that theme, Hoka swapped out the Cordura with a breathable nubuck leather upper that pairs with a new Gore-Text Invisible Fit membrane for wet conditions.

Underfoot, a Vibram EcoStep outsole, made with 30 percent recycled rubber, should provide plenty of grip without being too aggressive or breaking down on pavement, as larger lugs often do.

Pricing and availability

The Hoka Transport Chukka GTX is available now for $200, and it comes in sizes up to 15. At launch, there are five colorways, including black on black, Farro beige and Asteroid gray.

The low-cut Transport ($150) remains available, along with a variant that pairs the Gore-Tex membrane with a Cordura mesh upper ($175) for wearers who want some weather protection without the mid-height collar.