The lightweight cushioning also allows for a more connected feel to the road surface.
Simply having a lighter shoe can be a psychological boost if you’re used to wearing a heavier Hoka. For one, the lighter shoe lends itself well to interval and short, quick tempo work. Those who have run in previous brands of Hokas will find the Cavu to be a much different experience. It’s also tremendously flexible, with strategic flex points built into the mesh upper, midsole and outsole. At only 6.6 ounces, the shoe is significantly lighter than most previous offerings by Hoka. For many runners, the look of the shoe is an important consideration in purchase decisions, and the Cavu delivers on this front. Not just for a Hoka shoe, but good period. The Cavu features a bright, seamless mesh upper that is arguably more attractive than the brand’s past aesthetic, which some describe as “orthopedic.” The sole is still bigger than most (it is a Hoka, after all), but the design is good at removing any suggestion of clunkiness. Upon opening the box, it’s obvious this is a more stylish offering than past Hoka models. The Specs Weight 8.2 oz (men’s 9), 6.6 oz (women’s 10.5) Offset 4mm Heel/Forefoot 24/20 mm (men’s), 22/18 mm (women’s) Midsole ProFly midsole Outsole RMAT outsole (rubber & foam) Upper Engineer mesh upper Price $110 100 Miles In: The Review Launched in February 2018, the Cavu is part of Hoka’s FLY line, a collection of lightweight footwear featuring bold designs and new cushioning technology that claims to reduce weight and sole thickness while still absorbing shock from each footstrike. The Cavu, a versatile, low-profile road shoe, is the Goldilocks of the road shoe-not as heavy as a maximal shoe and with more cushion than a race flat. Though the cornerstone of the brand is still plush, shock-absorbing cushioning, Hoka is responding to runners who prefer a lighter, more nimble shoe. Hoka One One, long the king of cushion, is branching out. Surface Road Stability Neutral Stack Height High And bonus, they’re on sale now for $79.THE RUNDOWN: The Cavu is the Hoka’s younger, lighter, faster and sexier shoe. They’re definitely a bit more bulky as far as size goes than my minimalist shoe, but I feel light and fast while wearing them, and I continually reach for them over my other shoes when I head out for a run. HOKA’s Cavu Fly at Night shoes have opened my eyes and suspended my fears of rolling my ankles while wearing the brand’s cushiony shoes. I wouldn’t take them out during really muddy conditions, but for the every day trail run, they show up with better traction than I expected for a road shoe. Though they’re meant for road running, I have taken these on several trail runs and they’ve held up better than I expected. Yet, despite the cushion HOKA is known for, this shoe feels insanely light and controllable on my feet! I have also found that the internal reinforcements encourage me to land on the ball of my foot, rather than my heel, but the cushion is there for when I get tired and my form suffers.ĭesigned for running at night (or in the early morning, like me) these shoes have a black mesh upper with a reflective bootie underneath and reflective logos, which are surprisingly reflective and put my mind at ease when running through city streets before the sun comes up. Inspired by the night running culture in Japan, the reflective Cavu Fly at Night shoes feature Hoka One One’s PROFLY cushioning which is softer in the heel for shock absorption and firmer in the forefoot for propulsion and energy return. I recently had an opportunity to try HOKA One One’s Cavy Fly at Night shoes, and I was surprised at how much I liked them. While my minimalist shoes served me well for half marathons, the intensity of my 50K training started to have an effect on my body and the idea of more cushion intrigued me. After back-to-back 4-hour, 20+ mile training runs, I began to understand why HOKAs have become a favorite in the ultramarathon world. I trained for and ran my first 50K trail race last year. I liked feeling road and trail beneath the ball of my foot. When I started running more seriously, the crew at SFRC offered me a wide variety of options, from super minimalist to super padded (HOKAs), and the minimalist shoes felt more at home to me. I’m fortunate enough to live in an area packed with badass ultramarathon runners, some of whom opened my favorite running store, the San Francisco Running Company (SFRC). This was also the time when low-to-zero drop, minimalist shoes were the fad. HOKA One One started to become popular around the time I started to run more seriously. I grew up as a competitive gymnast and rock climber and spent a lot of time focusing on the feel and accuracy of my foot placement.
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