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From the peak to the pavement, the women's HOKA Anacapa 2 Low GTX hiking shoes are ready for wherever the path leads, with their lightweight, waterproof uppers and grippy outsoles.
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View the HOKA Anacapa Product LineView all HOKA Women's Hiking ShoesBest Use | Hiking |
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Footwear Height | Ankle |
Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
Waterproof | Yes |
Type of Waterproofing | GORE-TEX Invisible Fit waterproof/breathable membranes |
Upper | Recyled mesh |
Midsole | EVA (30% sugarcane) |
Outsole | Vibram Megagrip rubber |
Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 8.8 oz. |
Gender | Women'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 | |
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U.S. Women's | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 |
UK | 3.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 |
EU | 36 | 36.6 | 37.3 | 38 | 38.6 | 39.3 | 40 | 40.6 | 41.3 | 42 | 42.6 | 43.3 | 44 | 44.6 | 45.3 |
Foot Length (in.) | 8.7 | 8.8 | 9 | 9.2 | 9.3 | 9.5 | 9.6 | 9.8 | 10 | 10.2 | 10.3 | 10.5 | 10.7 | 10.8 | 11 |
Measurements are stated in inches.
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I have had a hard time finding shoes that work for me for backpacking. I want support because I have a tendency to roll my ankles easily, but I want softness to help with shock absorption and save my knees and feet when I am carrying weight. I am also super clumsy and like grippy soles. But, I don’t want a ton of weight because it’s so much more tiring to wear heavy shoes. I took these on a 4-day 3-night backpacking trip after only 2 short break-in hikes because of a healing knee injury. I feel the best I have ever felt after a backpacking trip! And it rained the whole time, much of the trail was full of water and deep mud, and had a bunch of stream crossings. Even having my left foot get completely sucked into a muddy sinkhole that wanted to steal my shoe, the inside of my shoes were never wet. Best backpacking shoes I have ever had!!
I have used Hoka Bondi for 2 years and had no issues. They are great shoes. I bought the Anacapa 2. The tread is great, the fit is accurate, and they feel great. But after 10 miles of easy hiking a hole has formed on the upper seam of the shoe (left side of ankle). The hole looks like the material is ripping & fraying. I have applied Fray Check to try and stop it.
I have a hard time finding comfortable footwear due to Neuropathy. I bought these hikers this week and took them for an easy hike yesterday. Perfect for me.
Comfortable shoe for walking/hiking. I like the stability, the grip of the sole and waterproof.