Versus the Clifton 2 and Speedgoat 2, the Cavu is wider throughout, particularly in the toebox. However, the Challenger has a vastly different outsole (four-millimeter lugs), midsole (softer), and upper (reinforced toe bumper and forefoot overlays). In the Cavu, I feel more centered, as I do in the Challenger ATR 4. To me, the axis of the Clifton 4 feels off by a few degrees, with my big toe and arch skewed toward the inside edge of the shoe. The Cavu shares the same last as the Clifton 4 and new Challenger ATR 4, but it fits and feels different than both. RMAT outsole (blended rubber and foam) with exposed midsole foamĪverage-width feet will best fit the Cavu, but wider feet may find that the soft and unstructured upper is acceptably forgiving, and narrower feet (like mine) may feel secure enough with a simple tightening of the laces. ProFly midsole: firm forefoot, softer heel.Stack height: 24/20 mm (men’s), 22/18 mm (women’s) for heel/forefoot.Weight: 8.2 oz (men’s size 9) 6.6 oz (women’s size 7) 9 oz for men’s size 11.5 (verified).It will be released around the same time as the new Mach, which is the next-generation Clayton 2. I was able to obtain a production-quality sample in my size from Hoka for review. Want a pair? Unfortunately, you’ll have to wait until next month. And for others, it could be race-worthy in faster events. For veteran-but-not-elite runners like me, it’s best for workouts or marathon-plus races. For Hoka’s sponsored trio of sub-2:14 marathoners, the Cavu may be a delightful daily trainer. This shoe is more durable and cushioned than a conventional racing flat like the Asics GEL-Hyper Speed 7 (read my review of that shoe), but it’s nimbler than a standard road runner like the Hoka One One Clifton 4 (again, my review). It will best fit feet of average width and volume. The Cavu is a neutral, lightweight road trainer that is moderately cushioned, responsive, and fast. In total, and over the course of 3.5 months, I put more than 280 miles on these road runners, including multiple 10Ks at race pace and long runs of up to 24 miles. For all my tempo workouts and hard, long efforts while training, I wore the new Hoka One One Cavu. It’s a shoe, Hoka was missing from their line until recently.Last week, I ran the Houston Marathon. It has the ability to run fast and be responsive. It reminds me of shoes such as the Saucony Kinvara, New Balance 1400, or even Brooks Launch. It’s a shoe I would be me more likely to choose for a rainy half or full marathon versus other flats of about the same weight. The rubberized foam outsole allows you traction when running in the rain. I don’t feel as though Hoka sacrificed tread and grip to reduce the weight. If it’s rainy or icy, I would use the Hoka One One Cavu 2 over many other lighter shoes. Due to how flat they are, they are even good gym training shoes. It’s a versatile running shoe that you can use for long runs, workouts, or easy runs. If you ever wore the Clayton, Tracer, or the original Clifton, you’ll appreciate the ride of the Cavu 2 as well. If you’re new to wearing Hokas, the Cavu is a good start because of how many characteristics it shares with a traditional brand. For some people, all of that cushion is intimidating! The Hoka Cavu is much lighter and lower to the ground. When you think of Hoka, you think of maximum cushion and a soft pillowy mattress under your foot. In my opinion, the Hoka Cavu 2 is the least “Hoka shoe” out there. The embroidered Hoka One One logo keeps the design simple. The Hoka One One Cavu 2 isn’t made in wide, but even if it was, I think I would stick with a regular width. Typically I wear a women’s 10-11 wide and a 10.5 is perfect. It offers a comfortable fit and optimal breathability. Like the Mach 2, the Cavu 2 runs larger but not large enough I would go down a half size. It’s seamless with a wide toe box which gives the toes plenty of room. It’s a simple open engineered mesh which works for it. The fit and upper of the Cavu 2 has been redesigned. The Mach is less pounding on your body, but you trade a slightly more substantial shoe. It’s a little better for racing, workouts, and faster runs. The significant difference between the Mach and the Cavu is the Cavu is lighter. Similar to the Mach, the Hoka Cavu 2 uses the “Profly” sole. I’m well over 100 miles and the shoe feels great. As you can see from photos, I’ve gotten plenty of mileage out of the shoe. The Hoka Cavu 2 simple and a solid trainer. It’s part of the Hoka Fly Collection with more responsive shies, If you’re subscribed to the newsletter, then you know I firmly believe the Hoka One One Cavu 2 is even better and one of the most underrated shoes out there. It was simple, light, and relatively inexpensive. The original Hoka One One Cavu was one of my favorite shoes of 2018.
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