The Akasa is a neutral low drop road running shoe from Hoka.
It came out in 2019. As a neutral support shoe, it's suitable for runners with neutral pronation.
According to our analysis of prices across the internet, at current rates it's in the most expensive 10% of running shoes.
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released | ReleasedFeb 2019 | Jun 2016 | Nov 2015 | Apr 2017 | Jul 2014 | Apr 2017 |
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Weight | WeightM: 301 g W: 249 g | M: 269 g W: 241 g | M: 249 g W: 207 g | M: 235 g W: 184 g | M: 213 g W: 179 g | M: 238 g W: 190 g |
Forefoot | Forefoot | 22 mm | 20 mm | 16 mm | 17 mm | M: 20 mm W: 18 mm |
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe drop4 mm | 4 mm | 4 mm | 4 mm | 6 mm | 8 mm |
Heel | Heel | 26 mm | 24 mm | 20 mm | 23 mm | M: 28 mm W: 26 mm |
Brand | BrandHoka | Saucony | Nike | Nike | Nike | Nike |
Strike Type | Strike TypeFore/Midfoot strike | Fore/Midfoot strike | Fore/Midfoot strike | Fore/Midfoot strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike |
Shoe Type | Shoe TypeLow drop | Low drop | LightweightLow drop | LightweightLow drop | Lightweight | Lightweight |
Techs | Techs | Nike Flyknit | Nike Flyknit | |||
Environmental Characteristics | Environmental Characteristics | Vegan β | Vegan β | |||
Common characteristicsRoadDaily runningNeutralNeutral pronationHigh arch |
Characteristics | |
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Sports | Running (+1862) |
Terrain | Road (+1265) |
Usages | Daily running (+1081) |
Brand | Hoka (+96) |
Support Type | Neutral (+1459) |
Pronation Type | Neutral pronation (+1436) |
Strike Type | Fore/Midfoot strike (+897) |
Arch Type | High arch (+1384) |
Shoe Type | Low drop (+264) |
Specifications | vs Average | |
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Released | Feb 2019 | |
Measurements | ||
Weight | M: 301 g W: 249 g | |
Heel to toe drop | 4 mm |