Customer Reviews Hoka Hopara 2

I started looking to add a new everyday summer shoe. ( My Newports are still great, and for and serious outdoor activities they might be the go to! But, wife is not a fan of the look.) In my search I found the Hopara 2, It has the look and feel of a sneaker, but seems like it will be just as at home on or off the road, wet or dry. The comfort is great. I had to go 1/2 size up. Toe box is wide and provides adequate protection from roots and rocks. The mesh is great for debris, but not sand. I haven't had them long enough to speak to the durability, however, the build quality seems quite good. Finally, I like the look! They don't look like water shoes or sandals, but they will do the work of both.

Bought these shoes for a trip to Costa Rica. Ended up wearing them every single day. Went swimming in them, creek hike followed by a 2.5 mile hike over a lava field with zero issues. Cannot recommend these shoes enough. As others have said, they do accumulate sediment and need to be emptied out periodically but I thought this was comparable to other water shoes that I've owned.

I bought these for a trip to Costa Rica. Honestly, there isn't a better all terrain option out there and if there is they aren't as comfortable. These were perfect for every occasion.

I owned and enjoyed the original Hopara. Very comfortable. After a few years the back heel strap wore down to the point where it could break any day. So I ordered this next gen version and it's as comfortable as I expected but with a few design improvements. Now the heel strap is reinforced plus it has adjustable velcro so it's easier to remove or slip on to reduce wear and tear. And there's a mesh wrapped around the outer layer which appears to help keep debris out of the shoe.

Pleased Hoka does a good job of keeping its shoe sizes consistent. First pair that needed a bit of "Break in" time. Shoes look & work as advertised. Overall very pleased with the many Hoka products I have purchased.

Bought these for a trip to Hawaii. They were perfect for the big island. From the black sand beaches to the lava fields, in the Waipio rainforest or the top of Mauna Kea, absolutely perfect. I wore my Hopara 2's exclusively on my trip. I wore hiking sandals last year, no contest - the closed toe, excellent traction and shoe feel are just superb.

I like everything about these shoes. The best feature is the mesh upper that is allows for keeping my feet as dry as possible in hot weather. The shoes look so much like shoes, like a casual "enclosed sandal' that I wear them almost all of the time.

I had version one of these for around 3 years and loved them. They unfortunately but expectedly lost all cushion and grip. I just replaced them with these and love them perhaps even more Already took them on several 4 mile hikes. They didn't rub at all and were lightweight and comfortable. I would highly recommend these for warmer weather hiking and walking.

This is a really cool innovative sneaker. Sole is all one piece.. no removable sole. Great for walking on the beach or around town

Never been so happy

The Hopara 2 is different from the 1 in that it is more versatile. With a pair of black jeans for example, they look more like a sneaker. The guy I bought these for is crazy about them.

I think I will get a couple pairs just in case they change the design. A little big so might want to 1/2 size down.

These shoe/sandles are extremely comfortable & supportive. I had Lisfranc surgery a year ago & Hokas are the only shoes I can wear because of the structure & support they offer. I don't think my foot would have recovered to the point where I'm able to walk 3-4 miles a day. Thank you Hoka, I finally got my life back!

Very comfortable and good for hiking/walking

Been wearing these all day every day for last 5 months, very comfortable. Airy and casual fit, yet very secure feeling on rocky/rooty trails. Grippy soles but surprisingly well wearing for Hokas (I've had a couple of pairs of Cliftons, nice but fragile on pavement). Hope they don't change much in the next version.

I wore these wet wading for trout last week and they were great! Good traction on a rocky stream bottom. Very comfortable. I also tried them with 3mm neoprene socks and never noticed gravel or sand in the shoe.

This shoe is the perfect combination of being comfortable, breezy, light weight & secure (courtesy smart engineering around the front of the foot and the back strap over the heal). My feet stay cool, but the shoe is secure for when I'm on the move. And they look really good. My only problem is I want to wear them everywhere. I wasn't originally planning on working out in them, but they've replaced my work out shoes. I also wear them out casually and around the house to lounge in, so I hope they're durable (and by all accounts thus, far it appears that they are). Already looking at other colors for additional pairs. One last thing, they're stable. I don't feel like the heel could roll even if I tried. GREAT shoe.

After the purchase and wearing of one pair, they were so comfortable and light. I bought three more pair in different colors. They are perfect for every day walking and I love that you can get them wet and not worry about it. I walked 10 miles in a day and have had no issues. However, for me they run a little small. I have a size 13 foot I had to go to a size 14.

I like the updates to the Hopara 2 from the original Hopara, especially the new material, the heel strap adjustments, and the speed laces. Tread looks like it's just as burly and rugged as the original, so nothing new to add there.

Great support for the arch? Check. Easy on and off? For sure. Sturdy but light enough for extended beach walks? You betcha. Quick dry so we can do it all again soon. That too! Thanks for Hoka for a perfect shoe!

After almost a year of my orthopedist urging me to try a Hoka, I saved and splurged on these. Best decision ever!!!! LOVE them.

I'm not sure you can call it a sandal, but you might. I love the string adjustment and the flexible rear strap. BUT MOST OF ALL I like the fact that I can insert my Superfeet pad to provide arch support. Hopara already has good cushioning.

Lightweight and fits great. Very comfortable and also looks great.