Hoka Cavu 3

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    Lauren PaquetteDenis ChevrotLuca CagnatiPete Kostelnick
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    Overview

    The Cavu is a neutral road running shoe family by Hoka.

    The Cavu 3 is a maximalist model. It's the most recent model in the family, uses breathable construction design, and came out in 2020. Its support type is designated as neutral, meaning that it's designed for runners with neutral pronation.

    Based on our monitoring of prices across the internet, it's currently in the cheapest 10% of running shoes today.

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    Luca CagnatiPete Kostelnick
    Weight
    Weight
    M: 204 g
    W: 147 g
    M: 241 g
    W: 201 g
    M: 261 g
    W: 207 g
    M: 261 g
    W: 210 g
    M: 306 g
    W: 261 g
    249 g
    Forefoot
    Forefoot
    25 mm
    34 mm
    33 mm
    20 mm
    44 mm
    37 mm
    Heel to toe drop
    Heel to toe drop
    5 mm
    6 mm
    6 mm
    10 mm
    5 mm
    8 mm
    Heel
    Heel
    30 mm
    40 mm
    39 mm
    30 mm
    49 mm
    45 mm
    Usages
    Usages
    Daily runningSpeed training    		Daily runningDaily runningDaily runningDaily runningHyroxSpeed trainingHyroxRacingSpeed training
    Brand
    Brand
    Hoka    		MizunoNew BalanceNikeHokaASICS
    Strike Type
    Strike Type
    Fore/Midfoot strike    		Fore/Midfoot strikeFore/Midfoot strikeFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strikeFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strikeFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike
    Shoe Type
    Shoe Type
    LightweightMaximalist    		ComfortableLightweightMaximalistComfortableLightweightMaximalistLightweightMaximalistComfortableMaximalist
    Orthotic friendly
    Orthotic friendly
    Removable insole
    Removable insole
    Rocker
    Rocker
    Carbon fiber plate
    Carbon fiber plate
    Techs
    Techs
    		New Balance Fresh Foam
    Environmental Characteristics
    Environmental Characteristics
    		SustainableVegan ⓋSustainable
    Common characteristics
    RoadNeutralNeutral pronationHigh archBreathable
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    Hoka Cavu 3: 2 Expert video reviews

      Hoka Cavu 3 characteristics and specifications

      Characteristics
      SportsRunning (+2168)
      TerrainRoad (+1462)
      UsagesDaily running (+1213)Speed training (+302)
      BrandHoka (+115)
      Support TypeNeutral (+1705)
      Pronation TypeNeutral pronation (+1678)
      Strike TypeFore/Midfoot strike (+1199)
      Arch TypeHigh arch (+1625)
      Shoe TypeLightweight (+442)Maximalist (+492)
      FitMedium toe box (+920)
      FeaturesBreathable (+817)
      MaterialsKnit (+225)
      ColorwaysBlack, Blue / Grey, Blue / White, White, White / Blue
      Specificationsvs Average
      Model
      3
      Released
      Jan 2020
      Measurements
      Weight
      M: 204 g
      W: 147 g
      Heel to toe drop
      5 mm
      Heel
      30 mm
      Forefoot
      25 mm

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