Customer Reviews Hoka Tor Ultra Hi WP

Too bad as I want to give these a five star, but I just can't because they are "not waterproof!" I have had four pairs of these boots, and I have hiked three Camino de Santiago's with them, 530 miles, 630 miles, and 445 miles, and have loved them, but they did not stay dry in the rain. Other than the waterproof issue they were super comfortable and could be worn right out of the box. They support you ankles, and because the high tops, keep most of the debris out. I also use them to walk 10-14 miles a day, three to five days a week to stay in shape and to condition for my upcoming treks. Even though they are not waterproof I bought two more pair for my upcoming trek the length of New Zealand, from the bottom of the South Island to the top of the North Island, approximately 1,200 to 1,400 miles. I have been getting about 500 to a maximum of 600 miles out of these boots. People have asked me why is still use them when they are not waterproof, but for me, they have been the most comfortable boots that I have every used. I had used many different brands on over the years, and especially on my 1,400 mile trek from my home in Southern California to Canada, and at the end I preferred these. These boots are not the most ridget for carrying heavy weight, tough climbing or support, but again, for me the most comfortable. What I have been doing to help with the waterproof issue has been to spray them with a waterproofing silicon that repeals the water and rain, and therefore keeping the boots much drier. If you want a good comfortable boot, and are not to concerned about a 100% waterproof boot, you'll love these.

The grass was a little wet while out hunting and the first day only one boot leaked. The second day both boots leaked. Pretty uncomfortable and disappointing for new boots.

These boots are light and very comfortable, but they are not waterproof. The tongue stretches almost down to the end of the toe box and it is NOT waterproof. That means that a walk through wet grass lets in water. The rest of the boot may well be waterproof, but they are designed to actually let in water since the tongue is so long.

Was looking to reduce impact under pack loads. Hoka sole cushioning and adapting gait to make use of rocker sole did dramatically reduce impact and relieved sore ankles. The caution I would offer prospective buyers is that the sole is not uniformly stiff. I think this results from the way the fabric under the outside edges of the foot bed curves up into the side wall with a large radius. This produces greater pressure under the outside edges of the foot than elsewhere. With 45 pounds and a hour of hiking this pressure became a painful nuisance. Several attempts at break-in and better foot conditioning did not alleviate this effect. For heavy loads I'm inclined to favor a perfectly flat and uniformly stiff sole associated with more traditional hiking boots. I think the best use of the boot is for trekking and situations where the load is around 25 pounds or less, although I have not explored the exact weight break point at which the sole stiffness becomes problematic. I intend to keep the boots but will not use them for longer backpacking trips. Without a heavy pack, I find them to be comfortable, effective at reducing impact, stable and secure.

Shoes did not fit once I tried them on...I recommend buyers going with the size they normally wear and not using the "true-fit" process.

It's a good boot but it's not made to last not even for hiking it rips too easily

Great feeling shoe except way to narrow for me. I love to wear it fir its comfort but the narrow width keeps the boot at home. I sure hope you build a wide hiker. I would be a lifetime buyer. I have only found one shoe you make that is wide and own it

In the video they claim it keeps the water out, it does not do that at all, it is not waterproof/resistant. Other than that I love the shoe, but I live high in the mountains and we get a lot of snow. I have severe pain in my feet due to a spinal cord tumor and this shoe let's me hike a full day with no worse pain than normal.

Best boot or shoe I have found for severe Planter fasciitis. and I have tried them all. I just wish badly that it was built stronger for better ankle support. especially when hiking with a back pack. I am a big guy, 255 lbs. and comfort has to come first then support but only because I have tender feet. great comfort out there but need to improve support!!! even after spending up to $500.00 for a comfort hiking boot. these still smoke anything. but dang it Hoka make a but with better hiking support boot or shoe please for the love of all that is holly. oh and these out last all other hoka brads by 5 times the wear.

For the size I purchased the sides on both shoes need to be wider .To recommend this product to a friend I would tell them if you have wide feet this not the boot for you ..

I saved up the money to buy these shoes based on many things including reviews and looks, I had them approximately 8 months before I returned them for defective tread. I will update my review once I receive and use the exchanged pair. I hike about twice a month in Southern California, mixed-terrain for the most part nothing too treacherous, 80% dirt trail and 20% off-trail. My hikes range from 2.5 miles to 8 miles round trip, nothing crazy. I've only taken them through water once and didn't fully submerse the shoe, they kept their promise and kept my feet dry. So I noticed that my tread was peeling off of the bottom of one of my shoes one of the raise cleats was peeling in both directions...I was obviously PO'd considering the price I paid for these. I instantly contacted Hoka customer service and explained the situation to them and they agreed that it was unusual and grounds for an exchange. I boxed them up and sent them back, my exchange was granted and the new pair is in the mail. I have nothing but good things to say about Hoka customer service and willingness to work with me on this. I really can't afford to go out and buy another pair of boots, I don't make that much and God knows that it's not cheap to live in this area. Be on the lookout for my next review.

I've went on 2 backpacking trips with these boots so far and have put on about 40 miles on them. It was in the southern Sierras so pretty rocky steep terrain. I'll start with the positives: They are extremely comfortable and required no break in. They are also very light and really provide less impact on your legs making my hikes feel way better than they did before. I've had knee pain in the past and never once experienced that with these boots. The "Vibrum Mega traction" does grip dry rocks and terrain very well. The boots are also water proof as I walked through a river to test. Now for the negatives: The boots already are showing wear on the bottom and I worry that all the traction will be pretty worn off by the end of summer. Most of the inner traction of these boots is just made of the foam shaped into grip which is the most fragile part of the boot and wears down almost instantly. This section also makes walking on wet rocks extremely slippery and unstable. I am putting that I wouldn't recommend these until I put some more miles on them as I think they are going to wear out too fast.

Next go around with these more padding to the tongue would be helpful. They are comfortable in all aspects except the top on the foot. In order to snug the boots tight enough to handle rough terrain I have to tie them pretty tightly. The top of my foot always comes away bruised and tender. Other than that - the boots are good.

The comfort is second to none but quality has definitely went down! They do wear out to quick for the price! Hoka had better tighten the Chinese up or they are going to lose alot of business! I am going to try something else! Is anything us made?

I loved everything about these shoes except they were too narrow and I was forced to return them. I pray to god they start offering a wider size. I'd pay an extra $100 for the same shoe, just in a wider size.

i have 3 pairs of Bondi - size 10 wide. I ordered a 10.5 and was hoping that would do, but I was also disappointed in their lack of "plushness" I think is how you describe it.

Described as waterproof they forgot to mention that these boots are NOT waterproof beneath the laces. Oh, did you know that the laces go all the way down to your toes. So your feet get wet even if you are just tramping across a field that's wet with dew in the morning. So forget real hiking. These boots, comfortable as they are, are as waterproof as a pair of light trainers.

However to my previous review, I'm a huge fan of Hoka and have worn Hoka's for years. Love each and every shoe I've every purchased from you but the boot just wasn't going to work for what I needed it for. I'm hiking Kilimanjaro and need something a bit more sturdy. Thank you for being such a fantastic company and phenomenal return policy. I will be back many many more time for trail runners.

Was bummed after lugs started coming off the sole after the first 5 mile hike! The boots were incredibly comfortable and stable. I REALLY want these to work because the max cushion is really helpful to me on longer hikes(10+ miles). So I may just try and super glue pealing sections of the sole down and live with it? But for $200+ thats a hard pill to swallow. Maybe these are only meant for easy dirt paths?

Ultimately, the manufacturer messed up the waterproof design and execution of this boot. It is not a full-bootie construction as currently advertised by multiple major retailers and I suspect the manufacturer in the past. That is false advertising and questionable marketing to say the least. To clarify why this is a poorly designed shoe, it helps to talk about waterproofing fundamentals. When exposed to wet conditions while enjoying nature, water penetrates the outer water resistant (NOT waterproof) upper and based on gravity will flow down to the region where there is no eVent membrane protection. In the Tor Ultra Hi WP design case, this is clearly evident where you can see the stitched seams where the eVent membrane ends at the bottom of the interior boot or foot bed. Water will contact the bottom of the feet during prolonged exposure to grass dew, long or heavy rains, traversing snow, etc... It will simply drip down to the ends of the event membrane or foot bed, thus causing the feet to become wet and possibly cold, which can be extremely hazardous in certain conditions. Anyway, it appears the OEM modified/refurbished (post-production my guess) their Hoka One One Tor Ultra Hi WP shoes. I state that because I received one from a major online retailer that advertised them as new when purchased and I received them with ink writing at the bottom, interior of the shoe (under the insole) which typically indicates refurbishing or reconditioning by a manufacturer. In any event, I exchanged the original shoes via Deckers Brand or the manufacturer of Hoka One One products and received another pair from them the 2nd time around with the exact same problem. Essentially, the manufacturer cut the event waterproof membrane at the bottom of the shoe and then stitched the edges to create a slight depression or concave feeling that results in the shoe being uncomfortable (for my feet at least).

I bought these boots cause our local boot store carries them. Upon fitting them they felt great. Walk around the store a couple of times just to make sure. Did a 50# ruck march in them for 10km after getting them broken in. I had No problem while on paved roads. Then we did a land navigation for 15km, (not the same day) there lies the problem. Conditions were muddy and rainy, they did not do so great. It attracted mud like crazy and got wet pretty quick. Going over trees and obstacles were a problem too. The ankle condition seemed to be for light stuff only. At the end of the nav my feet were pretty much done. I would recommend this for road/paved marches but not navigation or trail stuff. Therefore, if you are looking for an all around boot this is not the one for you.

Doesnt offer trail runner level of cushioning, or hiking boot stiffness, nue buck wont withstand prolonged water exposure, ankle support minimal at best, arch support to far back in heel, not sure what these are good for other than looking cool at a premium price

I really like hoka shoes due the cushion and foot stability and was excited to try out the Tor, hoping they could replace a heavier and harder soled pair of hiking boots. Unfortunately the ankle support on the Tor Hi is just not enough to be a real boot. It is easy to role an ankle on a root, rock, etc. I hope the next version stiffens up the top to add substantial lateral stability.

I want to purchase this item, but it is not currently available in my size.