Customer Reviews Hoka Solimar

On September 3, 2024 after recovering from 2 knee replacements, I needed a new women's Elevon Plush trainer to get back into training and aerobics. Not only did Hoka decide to stop making the best trainer on the planet, they stopped making ALL plush trainers. My only option was to try the women's Solimar with a balanced ride. OMG not only do these shoes suck at cushioning, they are ugly af and look like a man's shoe. As if that isn't bad enough, there is no bootstrap to assist in the essential warm up and cool down stretches required after working out brand new knees. Also after wearing them to 6 aerobics classes and 6 HIIT sessions they have a horrible smell to them. They do not have enough cushioning and cause pain in my knees and back. I put them on in the gym, take them off when leaving the gym and leave them untied and wide open. I shower after every workout every day. They smell like crap. Similarly, several years ago I purchased the women's Challenger waterproof hiking boot. When I literally wore those amazing shoes out, they stopped making them and now offer nothing even close to the beauty and comfort of that shoe. This shoe never developed a nasty smell. It was perfect. It was the last good shoe they made, they stopped making it. One year ago, on September 3, 2023, I purchased the women's Bondi 8 multi colored shoes. Before I could even wear them , my knees both gave out and needed replacing. I wore them for the first time in July 2024 when I started slowly building up my distance and speed after surgery. They were like walking on clouds and were instrumental in my speedy recovery. I wear them with Hoka's No-Show run sock. After just a few months of wearing this shoe to do 5 miles 4x a week @ 3.8mph, these shoes also have a horrid smell after just 8 weeks. These shoes cost over $150. It seems to me that Hoka is catering to the all gender shoes using crappy cushioning and plastic that causes horrific smells after being worn. So disappointed.

I bought these thinking I could replace my Rincon 3's with them since the new Rincon's are horrible. I really wanted to love them but I just cannot. The top material is so thin you can see the outline of all my toes and the size barely fits in length.I also bought WIDE thinking they would be better since it seems all "new" HOKA's are being made narrower, but they were not very wide and were just uncomfortable. I'm so sad HOKA re-made the Rincon's and the Mach's b/c I loved both of them and now I cannot replace my old ones. I have previously told everyone that I love my HOKA's but I don't know what I will tell them now when they ask if I recommend them.

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Not happy with purchase these shoes too much money to be made this cheap they get dirty very fast not happy with purchase!

Feels cheap....super tight...I'm size 8.5 I ordered 9 still can't move my feet....

It's not comfortable

I bought these shoes for work. I'm a healthcare worker, so I'm in my feet a lot. These shoes are my least favorite HOKA and I cannot wear them. The heel is very shallow and uncomfortable.

As a nurse, I spend long hours on my feet, so finding the right shoes is crucial. Unfortunately, these Hokas have been a major letdown. Ever since I started wearing them, I've experienced knee, foot, and ankle pain. I was excited about these shoes because they look super cute and have garnered many compliments, but they fall short in terms of functionality. I've previously worn other Hoka models like the Bondis and Cliftons and loved them, but these have been a huge disappointment. They simply do not provide the support I need for my demanding job. Such a bummer that these shoes don't live up to the standard I expected.

I'm disappointed in this shoe. I was hopeful after hearing from so many people that Hoka's are super supportive and feel amazing on your feet. I work out 4-6 days a week. I'm not a runner or a CrossFit person. I just do functional weight training with light cardio. I have worn ASICS for years and switched to Hoka's after my feet started getting sore/hot in my ASICS. I completed the Hoka quiz to determine which style of shoe I needed for my purposes, and I bought this one based on Hoka's recommendation. I was really hoping for more out of this expensive shoe.

Based on my experience with the Clifton for running (great) I decided to buy the slightly less chunky but presumably still super comfortable Solimar for an upcoming trip to Europe. I wore them around the house for a few days prior but didn't appreciate how awful they are. Two days into the trip my feet and back hurt so bad. Thankfully I was able to find some Ons to wear for the rest of the trip. I like the way they look better too. The Solimars are going back- they were a complete miss for me.

It did not give me the hyped up Hoka feel the shoe had no spring to it I had to return it I was very disappointed

Based on Hoka's recommendation I got the appropriate size but when I put the shoe on, it's was small on the sides and too big of a length. Because of this experience, I have decided to never buy my shoes online again.

Did not feel any support and didnt even feel casual , I know these are not the bondis, but my Brooks launch has more support that's these. Not for me.

Not worth it

Not a lot of support. Should have stuck with Asics, my go-to brand.

I purchased this style thinking it would more comfortable by its sleek design but it's not. It is not as soft as the other Hokas I have

I'm sure these shoes are fine for other people, but the soles are way too cushy for me. I sent them both back. Just waiting on my refund

I regret buying these because they are not comfortable at all. I've only had them for a month and they feel worn out. These are my first Hokas and I am not satisfied

This was my second pair of Hokas. I don't get the hype. They seem well constructed but the sizing is weird. The "wide" was still a whole inch too narrow and when I walked in them I felt unsteady and like I might roll an ankle trying to run in them for any period of time. I ordered a regular width originally and felt like maybe trying a wide this time would help with that but they fit pretty much the same which was annoying and confusing. Have decided to try a different company from now on. 5* for the return process however. Was very easy and smooth.