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Engineered with an approachable stack height, balanced midsoles and extended crash pads, the HOKA Solimar men's road-running shoes are streamlined trainers offering a sublime everyday ride.
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View all HOKA Men's Road-Running ShoesBest Use | Running |
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Running Shoe Support | Neutral |
Running Shoe Cushioning | Moderate Cushion |
Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm) | 6 |
Heel Stack Height (mm) | 26 |
Forefoot Stack Height (mm) | 20 |
Footwear Height | Ankle |
Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
Upper | Recycled mesh |
Lining | Textile |
Midsole | CMEVA |
Outsole | High-abrasion rubber |
Vegan | Yes |
Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 1 oz. |
Gender | Men's |
Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 13.5 | 14 | 14 Wide | 15 | 15 Wide | |
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U.S. Men's | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.6 | 13 | 13.5 | 14 | 14 Wide | 15 | 15 Wide |
UK | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 |
EU | 37.3 | 38 | 38.6 | 39.3 | 40 | 40.6 | 41.3 | 42 | 42.6 | 43.3 | 44 | 44.6 | 45.3 | 46 | 46.6 | 47.3 | 48 | 48.6 | 49.3 | 49.3 | 50.6 | 50.6 |
Foot Length (in.) | 9.06 | 9.2 | 9.4 | 9.56 | 9.7 | 9.875 | 10.1 | 10.2 | 10.4 | 10.5 | 10.7 | 10.9 | 11.1 | 11.2 | 11.375 | 11.6 | 11.7 | 11.9 | 12 | 12 | 12.4 | 12.4 |
Measurements are stated in inches.
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Bought this to replace my Hoka Cliftons, which were very comfortable but had such a high stack that it left me feeling disconnected and with some ankle instability. These Solimars are a great middle ground between something with very little comfort, like an Altra, and a super high cushion like the Cliftons. I also find it hard to find a variety of shoes with no stability or inner post, and these are neutral. My only negative has been the sturdiness of the heel tab, which after just one or two accidental crushes seems to have lost most of its rigidity. That is as much on me as the shoe, though.
They start to fall apart after a year! Nike and Adidas last longer…
These shoes give me support that I didn’t realize I was missing from a pair of Nike shoes I have. I can walk further on my treadmill and my feet feel great. I would definitely recommend these shoes! I am now a HOKA shoe fan!
Right out of the box it’s the correct fit, very lightweight and comfortable shoe. The reason I’m leaving the review is that the body of the shoe is a more on a gray/green scale than the more vibrant photos on the site. I looked back at the photos listed above and agree more with those wherein the shoe appears less green. Better suits my style anyway, and still a beautiful looking shoe .
As the says, but they insole came loose in one show and rides back as I walk -- it rides right up the heel. I've had the shoes for about 10 months and wear them a lot but they are in excellent shape. As far as I can tell there's no way to get a new insole. I could try using Barge cement to glue it down and I guess I'll try it if I can't return them.
the fit is not as comfortable. the shoe narrows too much at the front - creating very tight space for the toes. not comfortable feeling
Overall good shoes, slight slipping in the heal. Taken the shoes on one outdoor run and once on treadmill so far. Nice light feel.
I stand on a tile floor for 8 hours a day and i wouldn't be able to make it without my Hokas.
Really like the firm foam sole, broke them in with a 2 mile walk and felt really good.