Customer Reviews Hoka Anacapa Low GORE-TEX®

I bought these, because the Bondi 7s are the most comfortable sneaker I've ever run in, but I wanted traction for hiking. I was super excited. Hoka is a great brand. However, these have a super tiny toe box. I bought my usual size that's usually huge on me, which I like, and my toes hit the front of the shoe as if they were a half size smaller. If they're that uncomfortable trying them on imagine how they'd feel after a six mile hike! I don't know where all of these five star reviews come from. I wish I hadn't bought these. Now I have to go through the hassle of returning them during the holiday season. If Bondi 7s are their most popular, why not make Bondi 7s with hiking traction. I'm so annoyed at this uncomfortable cheap looking design with five star reviews. Sticking your foot into a 1960s tupperware container would be more comfortable than this hiking shoe.

Looks like a great quality but unusually narrow for the usual Hoka fit

I purchased these b/c my old hikers were uncomfortable. I wanted the comfort of a sneaker with the support and grip of a good hiking shoe. These are it. No break in time and very stable. Wish it came in different colors. I ordered a half size larger and it worked well with my wool hiking socks.

Much more heavy duty than what I needed. These are for a serious hiker. I ended up returning and going with the M-Carbon X-Speed. They also ran a tad short. May want to order 1/2 size larger.

I have been wearing Clifton's for years and love them. They were my shoe of choice following a very painful bunionectomy years ago. I still love my Clifton's but purchased these because of the Vibram soles as I walk a rough gravel road daily. They are even more incredible than I expected them to be. I cannot feel the gravel under my feet at all and the comfort is superlative. They definitely fit more like a hiking boot/shoe and not like the running shoes which took a little getting used to. I feel like I could walk 20 miles in these shoes with no foot pain. HOKA fan for life!!

Bought these and they arrived a day before I left for Acadia National Park. I wore these babies ALL WEEK, right out of the box! They are amazingly comfortable and supportive. I was going to bring hiking boots, but these were so much lighter to pack, so I took a chance and left the old boots at home. I needn't have worried. I'd gladly recommend these to EVERYONE! I DID go up a half size, after reading reviews and needed that for the length. They were comfy with a mid-weight sock.

I have 2 other pairs of Hokas that I love but these I would say stay away from.

I hiked in the shoes one day on my trip to Alaska. Unfortunately, it didn't fit my left foot well. Because of that I was unable to use them the rest of my trip. The good news was that I had my Bondi 6 Hokas to fall back on!!

Really like the fit and comfort. However, I ordered the Tigers Eye/Black color and it's more of a tan than the color looks online.

Hiking, walking, vacation. Super lightweight and perfect fit. Time will tell how they stand up. I bought them on the recommendation of another friend who's going on a serious trip to Patagonia.

Great hiking shoes!

I ordered the Anacapa in regular width (my usual size), they are a bit too narrow, and do not allow for socks other than thin. But the platform and arch support on this shoe is great. Just wish it was a tiny bit wider. Ended up ordering the Challenger in wide. Hokas all seem to be trending on the narrow side.

I loved these so much- super comfy for walking and for hiking. They definitely look LARGE on the foot if you have a petite body, but I like that look. I usually get size 5 in Hoka but got 5.5 in these so I can wear real hiking socks. Unfortunately I had to return because even in days around 50 degree weather, my feet were SWEATING. I have other pairs of goretex hikers where this is not the case, so I don't think it was because of the general issue of goretex being less breathable. I was super sad to have to return:( maybe if you have very cold feet or are hiking in the winter these would be perfect. I see they just released a non goretex breathable version so I will try those!

The hiking shoes felt comfortably soft and supportive and I loved them at first. But my toes were bumping against something. Maybe the toe box just isn't deep or wide enough. The shoes were not too short, but my toes were uncomfortable. This is not a problem with my other Hokas. So sadly, I returned them. They're worth a try, though!

They were very stable.Excellent sole--great for trail hiking. But unlike my two other pairs of HOKAs they were very uncomfortable for two reasons. Tight toe box and the inside seams were rough and caused considerable discomfort. I'm referring to the elasticized material when lifting the shoe tongue. This is an excellent feature on my other HOKAs --a solid piece of elasticized, seamless mesh, but this pair the, Anacapa low GTX, is not the same material and has a rough, hard edged seam.

They caused tendinitis in my arch. They are my eighth pair , first to cause a problem. Had to get orthotics and tried unsuccessfully to get used to the shoe. Put the orthotics in an older pair and they work fine

Went on a flat trail hike with some light water and ice traction was non existent!!!

I love your hoka wide running sneakers but these waterproof shoes were narrow and , cheaply made . I returned them .