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UOG TOP PICK—The Trail Codes offer maximum cushion and comfort at a minimum weight, excellent traction, and all-weather protection. They are a top pick for those seeking a traditional, lightweight boot.
Hoka says
Honoring the unspoken code of the trail, this day hiker was made for the trail. Grounded in a HUBBLE® heel with SwallowTail™ geometry, the Trail Code uses a responsive new foam for exceptional cushioning. Finished with dimensional screen printing to decrease waste and increase durability, this trail all-rounder was made for exploring.
Why you’ll love it: It hits the sweet spot between lightweight and cushioned.
Our Verdict
The Hoka Trail Code GTX delivers a superb blend of cushioning and lightweight design, making it an excellent choice for hikers. With its HUBBLE® heel (reduces impact) and SwallowTail™ (the extended heel), this shoe provides responsive cushioning, stability and comfort for long treks.
The “heel-pull tab” makes getting these on and off a strait-forward affair, and the new foam midsole enhances shock absorption, while the Vibram® Megagrip outsole with 5mm lugs ensures solid traction on varied terrain.
The Trail Code GTX features a ripstop upper made from 100% recycled textiles and incorporates GORE-TEX for waterproof protection. Its design includes eco-friendly details like recycled polyester laces and a PFC-free water-repellency treatment. The anatomical Achilles construction and quick-lace system add convenience and a secure fit.
- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear
Features
- Ripstop upper with 100% recycled textile
- GORE-TEX footwear fabric with recycled textile
- HUBBLE®heel
- Swallowtail™ heel design
- Vibram® Megagrip rubber with 5mm lug
- Water-repellant materials
- Quick-lace metal top hooks
- 3D screen print overlay
- Recycled content mesh and recycled polyester laces
- Anatomical Achilles construction with heel pull tab
- Topically applied PFC-free water repellency treatment
- Compression molded EVA midsole
- Waterproof membrane bootie construction
- Late stage Meta-Rocker
- Molded PU sockliner with 50% soybean oil
Upper
- 100% rPET ripstop textile
- 3D screen print overlay
- Quick-lace metal top hooks
- GORE-TEX bootie construction with 71% recycled polyester face fabric
- Anatomical Achilles construction with heel pull tab
- PFC-free water repellency treatment
- 100% Recycled polyester webbing/laces (excluding aglet)
- 68% recycled polyester external collar mesh
- 100% Recycled polyester tongue/ collar lining and heel webbing
Midsole
- CMEVA midsole with HUBBLE® and SwallowTail™ design
- Late stage Meta-Rocker
- Molded PU sockliner with 50% soybean oil
Outsole
- Vibram® Megagrip rubber
- 5mm lugs
Specifications
- Weight per UK8 shoe: 439g
- Heel to toe drop: 6mm
- Heel: mm
- Forefoot: mm
- Stability: Netural
- Cushion: Balanced
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