I bought the Anacapa Breeze Mid for the aggressive tread (it's fabulous), and that they are NOT water proof. They are much cooler than a waterproof boot. Thank you Hoka for offering these two features. The only downfall of the boot is the "rear tongue" seams rub on my ankle bones. I have to lace them loosely because of it and then my foot slides forward and my toes rub. A fully padded collar all the way around the shoe would be better. I took a12 mile steep, rocky hike yesterday, no blisters, only soreness at the end of the toes. Most importantly, no slipping! Great tread! The cushioning in the soles kept me from a fatigued lower back, legs, and feet.

I really wanted to love these because they are quite stylish! I had planned to wear them on a backpacking trip this summer, but it seems to not work out for me. I tried them out for the first time on a walk around the neighborhood to a local trail. The trail was paved rather nicely with little to no rocks. I was surprised when I got back home and saw that the scratches on the side of the shoe because the vibram was not durable enough. Given I "babied" these to make sure they don't get dirty the first time around, and it still didn't hold up, I am not impressed at all. These definitely wouldn't last on a hiking day trip, and most definitely wouldn't be durable enough for a backpacking trip with rough terrains. Sadly, I will be returning these ): Hoka, you got my ... MoreI really wanted to love these because they are quite stylish! I had planned to wear them on a backpacking trip this summer, but it seems to not work out for me. I tried them out for the first time on a walk around the neighborhood to a local trail. The trail was paved rather nicely with little to no rocks. I was surprised when I got back home and saw that the scratches on the side of the shoe because the vibram was not durable enough. Given I "babied" these to make sure they don't get dirty the first time around, and it still didn't hold up, I am not impressed at all. These definitely wouldn't last on a hiking day trip, and most definitely wouldn't be durable enough for a backpacking trip with rough terrains. Sadly, I will be returning these ): Hoka, you got my hopes up because I was excited to find a stylish, breathable hiking shoe/boot!

I am an avid day hiker, 10-13 miles at a time up and down mountains with LOTS of rocks! I didn't know that there was such a great difference between hiking boots. I thought my LLBeans were great, they were light, flexible and comfortable. Then I got these.....WOW!! What an amazing difference!! They are light, flexible and comfortable too but they are also so well designed to support your feet & ankles and there is so much cushion to the soles that it protects your feet from feeling the rocks!! The wide sole at the heal is fantastic for stability and balance. They almost have a "spring" affect to them that makes me feel like I AM flying over all the rocks! Thinking of getting a second pair so I don't wear these out too quickly.