Customer Reviews Hoka Hupana 2

Coming off of ACL surgery, I had a hard time finding a shoe that just felt good. A running store pointed me to Hoka and I have never looked back. I use the Hupana in particular for gym workouts and short runs and I stay completely comfortable!

Bought for my wife. She loves for everything from walking to Zumba. Very comfortable

My husband has been a Hoka fan for several years. I was skeptical that these should could be as comfortable as he claimed. But he is correct! These shoes were comfortable right out of the box. There was no "breaking in" needed.

So light and comfortable! Feels like you are wearing a slipper! Would buy more--bring on more colors!

I love this shoe. I have black and plum. I have worn many hoka models and other than the Clifton 1, this is my favorite and most comfortable shoe.

use for regular long runs ranging from 10-15 miles...it is quite durable but doesn't last as long as other Hoka's

I received these shoes as a gift from TRAIL AND ULTRA RUNNING (TAUR). I have tried almost every shoe under the sun and experienced some type of grief whether it be discomfort, blisters or even injury all caused by my running shoes. I've suffered chronic IT band issues for the past several years but I have to say I haven't had a single flair up since I started running in the Hupanas. I only have about 150 miles on them (I run 30-40 miles per week) and they are starting to wear and already need replaced :( but running injury free and in comfort, I helps offsets the downside of quick wear on these shoes. They are super light weight! Very responsive and I can feel the road, but superior cushioning at the same time. I've had some runs in the rain, and because of the breathability of the shoe, my feet dried quick and I mad it through these longer wet runs blister free. Love these shoes. Every neutral runner owes it to themselves to try these!!!

This shoe provides great support for your heel.

I am a loyal HOKA customer and my girl who is a nurse and is on her feet for 12 hour shifts was tired of hearing me rant about HOKAS. I ordered them for her and once she slipped them on, she smiled from ear to ear! I have 4 pairs of HOKAS and recommend them to everyone I know. Keep it up!

So comfortable! Best shoes I've ever bought!

I use these shoes for running and walking. The are very comfortable.

Love these shoes! I decided to try these after getting terrible shin pain in my old running shoes and wow! What a difference. They are super light weight which is unexpected from a shoe with so much cushion! They don't feel as bulky as other Hokas I have tried on in stores. I'm so glad I took a leap and decided to try these!

Thrilled that shoe has stood up to my gym intense workouts from burpees to plate push to box jumps to 100 yd sprint burners, rope weaves and kettle bells to TRX and weighted up downs, core and everything else So happy to have my Hupana

Fitness training Walking hiking

This is a great running shoe, just so comfortable I forget sometimes to take them off

I LOVE these shoes. Because of my pronation and stability needs, I've always worn Asics or Brooks. The last few years, both companies shoes never feel like "new, cushy, comfy" when I buy them. They feel like prisons for my feet. I finally went for the gusto and tried on a pair of Hokas. They were amazing in the store. They felt like a cushy cloud of bliss on my feet, but how would they actually perform? I was very nervous to invest, but I'm happy to say that they are the BEST RUNNING SHOES I've ever owned. Hands down. I'm a convert. I'm a heavy-footed runner. I'm a recreational runner--training for half-marathons mostly. I've been running for 15+ years and I've never had such a comfortable and stable shoe that makes running longer distances a pleasure. I actually bought another pair of shoes, to ease myself into the Hokas, or for main use if the Hokas were not stable enough. I'm taking those back to exchange for another pair of Hokas. I can't say enough good things.

These shoes are fantastic

These are true to fit and feel better than any shoe I have ever tried.

I tried Hoka's for the first time and the Arahi is a great shoe. It provides enough stability without being stiff. It is also a very light shoe, the lightest I have. It is really a great shoe and I will be training a lot in it. The colours are nice and the pink is really a good looking shoe! Just one thing: please ship to Canada! ;)

I use it for running and gym

I'll admit it, I didn't want to love Hokas. I've been dealing with some type of injury for the past two years- shin splints, calf cramps, arch pain, hamstring issues, IT band... Just when I think I'd overcome one issue, something new would pop up. I took six months off from running, and slowly started working up my mileage, went from the Asics GT-2000 to the Kayano because the latest version was too narrow and I wanted more cushioning. My calf/shin pain would only flare up occasionally, but developed pain in the joint of my big toe. Switched to the Saucony Hurricanes and it subsided a bit, but not completely (though the shin/calf problems subsided). I finally brought it up to one of my running coaches, who is also the owner of my LRS. She recommended the Arahi--even after I screamed, "please no Hokas!" I took one look at it and didn't hate it. I tried on a size too big and they seemed promising so I agreed to let her order a pair in my size to try. They arrived the day I had a scheduled 4 mile run with my training group, leaving from the store. I wear a six in most running shoes (normally a size 5 in non-athletic shoes) and they fit well. Maybe a tad bit long, but it gives me the option to wear a more cushioned sock when it is colder and a thin sock when it is warm and my feet swell a little more. So I went on the run... With each step, I kept expecting my toe joint to hurt. I'd get to that point in my stride when the pain should have hit and it just didn't! No pain! I couldn't believe it. Two days later, I saw a podiatrist. As I shared my woes, I started share my recent experience with my new running shoes and pulled my Hokas out of my bag. He interrupted and told me that he was about to recommend that I get Hokas! He recommended that I continue to run in them before considering a custom orthotic. After a few weeks, I'm still running pain free. I'm definitely a Hoka convert. In fact, I just received my second pair in another color so I can rotate my shoes.

Thank you for finally making a shoe that is comparable to your discontinued Stinson Tarmac. You lost me as a customer for quite a while as none of your other styles were roomy enough, especially when my feet swell after busy 12 hour shifts as a nurse or when my plantar fasciitis flares up. These are so comfortable, plenty of room, my feet did not hurt at all, even after two 12 hour shifts in a row. That hasn't happened since you stopped making the Tarmac. I highly recommend the Arahi Wide Width.

I purchased the Bondi 5 first because of the plush insoles but they were a little too plush and I needed more support. So I purchased the Arias and have fallen in love. I'm a big fan of the support and upper breathable parts of the shoes. I'm ordering another pair so I don't wear these out. Just did a 94 floor hike in these babies the first day I got them and didn't need to break them in. I'm a happy camper!

If I use these on 10+miles, I get blisters on my left foot. I think it's not so much the design as how the design works with my foot that I had bunion surgery on. I wear them for my daily 3-5 mile run and they are perfect.

Would love to see these available in more solid colors, such as a blue to go with blue jeans, and would love to see them in teal also