Hoka Anacapa 2 Mid GTX - Size 8.5

I like them. Very comfortable. I haven't soaked them yet but from what I can observe they are an excellently made shoe. The" last" looks almost custom made. It looks like an inner gortex sock painstakingly designed. (I worked in a ski shop years ago) I will review again in a year. I walk every day but am 67 and not a maniac. If you are a maniac purchase the $400 dollar shoes that weigh 10 pounds each and stop crying;)

I'm a big person that is required to wear certain foot ware at work. I have been very happy with the last two pairs purchased. These new Anacapas appear to be good. However, the only issue I can see arising. HOKA appears to be altering the tip of the Anacapa shoe, including the sole shape. They appear to be taking on more of a sneaker shape, reducing toe space and changing angle.

I was into Addidas terex, really loved them but needed a change, bought Hoka, they're great,theyve got a really good stride to them, thick foam soles make you a little taller and walk really well, tough boots but light and comfy, cheaper than the top terex's and definitely give them a run for there money. all blacks are actually a tiny bit lighter than the image as the leather patches grey slightly but I like it. They're not slip ons but have a good loop and built in heel slide. Bought 2 pairs, all black and slate. very pleased with them, I think i'm a Hoka convert.

Anacapa 2 GTX

I’ve had a number of Hokas including a Sky Toa a pre-Gore-Tex model. The Anacapa’s are definitely an improvement over the Toa’s which delaminated after the first hike and the eVent ‘waterproof’ lining was not very good. Comfortable but less cushioning than other Hokas like the Speedboat Mids. These are burlier though and better stability. The only thing I’d change would be the amount of exposed rubber/foam around the mid foot. I don’t expect this part to be very durable (I don’t find Hokas very durable in general) but hoping to be surprised. I like with width which can accommodate thicker socks. True to size.

Crippling.....

Very well made product generally overall. However; left foot shoe was super comfortable while right foot shoe has a noticeable lift on the front outside of the sole that makes it feel like there is stone in the boot. Makes for an almost crippling experience when walking.....have no choice but to try and return them.

Disappointed

Comfortable hikers, but, the very first time I laced them up one of lace hooks popped right off. After examining it, I noticed it didn’t have the little metal tab on the back side that holds it in place. I have read other reviews that say this has happened to them as well. Also, I typically wear a 12 and ordered that size. It was too tight. I returned those and got a 13 which fit perfectly, so maybe think about ordering a size up. I can vouch that they are waterproof in wet high grass. The two star rating is for quality control with the lace hook. Appears to be a repeated issue. I have not owned them long enough to report on durability.

Disappointed

Needed a good pair of hiking boots. My wife is a runner and swears by Hoka’s as does a work colleague who runs ultra marathons. I had some gift cards laying around and decided to try these. I wear a size 12 and the first pair to arrive were really tight. I returned them and Cabela’s deducted $7.50. New pair in size 13 arrived. Tried them on and walked around the house, felt good. My wife had a stack of boxes in the garage so I grabbed them and the boxes I had just opened and I burned them. Later that day I got the dogs herded up for our daily hike. I put on my new Hokas and noticed one of the boots was laced up strangely. When I started to unlace them to correct it, one of the lace hooks (3rd one down) popped right off. After examining it I discovered it was missing ... MoreNeeded a good pair of hiking boots. My wife is a runner and swears by Hoka’s as does a work colleague who runs ultra marathons. I had some gift cards laying around and decided to try these. I wear a size 12 and the first pair to arrive were really tight. I returned them and Cabela’s deducted $7.50. New pair in size 13 arrived. Tried them on and walked around the house, felt good. My wife had a stack of boxes in the garage so I grabbed them and the boxes I had just opened and I burned them. Later that day I got the dogs herded up for our daily hike. I put on my new Hokas and noticed one of the boots was laced up strangely. When I started to unlace them to correct it, one of the lace hooks (3rd one down) popped right off. After examining it I discovered it was missing the metal tab behind the hook that secures it in place. That’s when I really started looking at the boots closely and came to the conclusion that somebody had already worn them. My guess is they were returned and somebody laced them up in that strange way to keep that lace hook secured and resold. Unfortunately to me. I wore them on the hike and they are comfortable. I decided to just keep them because I burned the boxes and didn’t want to lose another $7.50 and gamble on another pair that could be even worse. I don’t know if it was poor quality control by Hoka, or Cabela’s just reselling a returned defective product but I’m disappointed in both. I miss the Cabela’s from 20 years ago.

Go up a half size, these run small.

These run small, I've had 5 or 6 pairs of Hokas, including older versions of the Anacapa, all in size 11 that fit great. Unfortunately, this latest version is about a half a size smaller than the old ones, and feels narrower too. I also had a problem with the left shoe that had a weird ridge that ran across the footbed and caused a hot spot on the bottom of my foot. I tried thicker insoles but that didn't help, so ended up returning them. They do look nice, and the construction quality is up to par, with the exception of the problem mentioned above.

Not waterproof AT ALL.

Bought these the end of May. Put about 10 miles of light hiking to break them in. Wore them for the first time in rain on a trip to Alaska and they started leaking within an hour of walking in town in Ketchikan. Great fit, but both boots leak through the top mesh over the toes. Returning as soon as I get home.

[Rewarded Review] Comfortable Waterproof Day Hiking Boot

I was looking for a lightweight waterproof boot with a running shoe feel, the most padding around the ankle, and the plushest feel...looking for a waterproof boot that was equivalent to the Hoka Bondi 8. Since the Hoka Bondi 8, I own in a wide size, I was hesitant to try another Hoka that wasn't wide, since most other models are too narrow. I tried nine different highly-rated waterproof hiking boots before I went back to Hoka who said to give the Anacapa 2 Mid GTX a try since they do run a bit wider in the toe box area. I decided to give them a try since they have free returns and a 30-day guarantee (60 days for HOKA Members). The boots felt very comfortable right out of the box, and after wearing them for about one month, I have been happy with the fit and feel of ... MoreI was looking for a lightweight waterproof boot with a running shoe feel, the most padding around the ankle, and the plushest feel...looking for a waterproof boot that was equivalent to the Hoka Bondi 8. Since the Hoka Bondi 8, I own in a wide size, I was hesitant to try another Hoka that wasn't wide, since most other models are too narrow. I tried nine different highly-rated waterproof hiking boots before I went back to Hoka who said to give the Anacapa 2 Mid GTX a try since they do run a bit wider in the toe box area. I decided to give them a try since they have free returns and a 30-day guarantee (60 days for HOKA Members). The boots felt very comfortable right out of the box, and after wearing them for about one month, I have been happy with the fit and feel of the boots.