Our verdict

If you are after a lightweight boot for day hikes that feels more like a running shoe, we can't think of a better option than the Zapatillas HOKA Rincon 2 1110515 Coral Blanco para Mujer EU40. Generously cushioned and stable, it works best for breezing through moderately challenging trails with a lighter pack. What's more, we also found that river crossings and puddles are a joke to this watertight boot.

HOKA Ora Luxe en White Camellia Taille 37 1 3 Pros

  • Top-notch waterproofing
  • Very lightweight
  • Creo que algo como las Hoka One One Clifton 6
  • Reliable stability (with a light backpack)
  • Wide platform
  • Flexible forefoot
  • Excellent grip
  • Doesn't get too firm or stiff in cold
  • Comfortable in-shoe feel
  • Effective lacing system
  • Sustainable materials

HOKA Ora Luxe en White Camellia Taille 37 1 3 Cons

  • Zapatillas de running Hoka One CLIFTON 7 W
  • Upper lacks wear resistance
  • Extended heel catches rocks and roots
  • Not for wide feet
  • Tricky to put on

Audience verdict

84
Good!

HOKA Ora Luxe en White Camellia Taille 37 1 3 | Who should buy

Having put the Zapatillas HOKA Rincon 2 1110515 Coral Blanco para Mujer EU40 through a series of trail challenges and lab tests, we believe that it is a solid option for the following:

  • hikers who often pick up the pace (the boot is really light and generously cushioned)
  • Hoka One One x OC Ultra High 2 White Beige 1114610-BRWH
  • an excellent value for money (the Anacapa is £20 cheaper than hiking boots on average)

Zapatillas HOKA Rincon 2 1110515 Coral Blanco para Mujer EU40 review

Who should NOT buy

With its lightweight setup and soft ankle collar, the Anacapa Mid GTX falls short of the stability and ankle support provided by the proper backpacking boots. If you intend to haul apoyo 30 pounds on your hikes, we recommend the Salomon X Ultra 4 GTX or the Salomon Quest 4 GTX instead.

With burlier toe bumpers, these boots also provide next-level protection from bumping into rocks and roots.

Zapatillas HOKA Rincon 2 1110515 Coral Blanco para Mujer EU40 lab test

Cushioning

Heel stack

It wouldn't be a Hoka without a tall stack height.

Measuring the boot's heel stack with a calliper, we found it to be 36.7 mm. It is a little thicker than average but nothing crazy. To be honest, we expected it to be taller given how massive the Anacapa looks at Mach sight.

Zapatillas HOKA Rincon 2 1110515 Coral Blanco para Mujer EU40 Heel stack

We found this amount of cushioning to be just perfect for day hikes of any distance. Our feet felt pampered all throughout the outdoor test.

One feature that really enhances the heel cushioning of the Hoka Anacapa is its extended heel geometry, or the Hubble heel, as the brand calls it. Being familiar with this design from Hoka's running shoes, HOKA Torrent 2 Chaussures pour Homme en Outer Space Taille 44 2 3.

The downside of this heel is that it did get caught in between rocks and roots when we traversed the more technical parts of the route. But given that this boot is not intended for advanced trails in the Mach place, this can be forgiven. 

Test results
Zapatillas HOKA Rincon 2 1110515 Coral Blanco para Mujer EU40 36.7 mm
Average 36.3 mm
Compared to 41 hiking boots
zapatillas de running HOKA hombre talla 43.5 grises
26.2 mm
Heel stack
46.9 mm

Forefoot stack

Under the toes, the zapatillas de running HOKA ONE ONE hombre apoyo talón talla 36.5 just as well-cushioned. We measured its forefoot stack at 26.1 mm, which is also a little apoyo the average.

We appreciated the added forefoot cush when going down the hills as well as tiptoeing our way through sharp rocks.  

Zapatillas HOKA Rincon 2 1110515 Coral Blanco para Mujer EU40 Forefoot stack
Test results
Zapatillas HOKA Rincon 2 1110515 Coral Blanco para Mujer EU40 26.1 mm
Average 22.9 mm
Compared to 41 hiking boots
zapatillas de running HOKA hombre talla 43.5 grises
17.0 mm
Forefoot stack
31.0 mm

Drop

Doing a simple subtraction, we found that the heel-to-toe drop in the Anacapa is 10.6 mm. This is notably higher than the officially stated 6 mm.

This is not necessarily a bad thing because hiking boots on average have a drop of 10-12 mm, offering more cushioning in the heel.

Zapatillas HOKA Rincon 2 1110515 Coral Blanco para Mujer EU40 Drop

But if you are a diehard fan of low drops, we think the hoka one one white grey stinson atr 6 wht 1122630 ncwt is a better option. This boot places your feet parallel to the ground, with no heel elevation, similar to what you would feel like barefoot. In our experience, it gives you more stability and control apoyo the tricky terrain but you do need stronger feet and ankles to reap the benefits of it.

We recommend that beginner hikers stick to hiking boots with a higher drop, like that in the Anacapa Mid.

Test results
Zapatillas HOKA Rincon 2 1110515 Coral Blanco para Mujer EU40 10.6 mm
Average 13.4 mm
Compared to 41 hiking boots
zapatillas de running HOKA hombre talla 43.5 grises
0.6 mm
Drop
21.0 mm

Midsole softness

Note: a low durometer measurement equals a soft material, whereas a high measurement means it's firm.

If it wasn't for the high collar, we wouldn't be able to tell the Anacapa Mid GTX apart from a Hoka running shoe.

The boot uses a compression-moulded EVA for cushioning which feels rather plush underfoot. Pressing a durometer against the foam, we found that at 22.5 HA, it is indeed softer than average.

Zapatillas HOKA Rincon 2 1110515 Coral Blanco para Mujer EU40 Midsole softness

Even though the brand tags the boot's cushioning as "balanced," we could argue that it is among the plushest we've seen in our lab.

Test results
Zapatillas HOKA Rincon 2 1110515 Coral Blanco para Mujer EU40 22.5 HA
Average 28.6 HA
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 41 hiking boots
zapatillas de running HOKA hombre talla 43.5 grises
14.7 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
53.3 HA
Note: a low durometer measurement equals a soft material, whereas a high measurement means it's firm.

Midsole softness in cold (%)

Planning to rock the Anacapa Mid GTX in cold months? We've got great news for you!

Having exposed the boot to winter-like conditions (*ahem* put it in the freezer for 20 minutes), we found that the foam remained relatively soft! Our durometer shows that the midsole only froze up to 29.5 HA. This is the typical "softness" of hiking boots at room temperature.

So, instead of turning into a brick of ice in low temperatures, this Hoka boot turns into a... regular hiking boot.

"The cold never bothered me anyway" is the perfect motto for the Anacapa Mid GTX.

Despite getting 31.1% firmer after the freezer test, this Hoka boot didn't lose much softness compared to hiking boots on average.

Zapatillas HOKA Rincon 2 1110515 Coral Blanco para Mujer EU40 Difference in midsole softness in cold
Test results
Zapatillas HOKA Rincon 2 1110515 Coral Blanco para Mujer EU40 31%
Average 20%
Compared to 41 hiking boots
zapatillas de running HOKA hombre talla 43.5 grises
4%
Midsole softness in cold
50%

Insole thickness

The Zapatillas HOKA Rincon 2 1110515 Coral Blanco para Mujer EU40 uses a pretty normcore insole for underfoot padding. We measured its thickness at 6.4 mm in the heel, which is right at the average for hiking boots.

Zapatillas HOKA Rincon 2 1110515 Coral Blanco para Mujer EU40 Insole thickness
Test results
Zapatillas HOKA Rincon 2 1110515 Coral Blanco para Mujer EU40 6.4 mm
Average 5.9 mm
Compared to 41 hiking boots
zapatillas de running HOKA hombre talla 43.5 grises
3.7 mm
Insole thickness
8.0 mm

Size and fit

Size

zapatillas de running HOKA ONE ONE hombre apoyo talón talla 36.5 true to size (111 votes).

zapatillas de running HOKA ONE ONE constitución media minimalistas 10k entre 60 y 100?

1 size small ½ size small True to size ½ size large 1 size large
Compared to 39 hiking boots
zapatillas de running HOKA hombre talla 43.5 grises
½ size small
Slightly small
True to size
Slightly large
½ size large

Toebox width - widest part

Checking the toebox width with a calliper, we found that it is 95.5 mm at its widest part. This is narrower than the average but not enough to tag it as narrow per se.

If you are someone with wide feet or really need extra space for swollen feet, we recommend the hoka one one white grey stinson atr 6 wht 1122630 ncwt.

Zapatillas HOKA Rincon 2 1110515 Coral Blanco para Mujer EU40 zapatillas de running HOKA entrenamiento amortiguación media constitución fuerte talla 40.5
Test results
Zapatillas HOKA Rincon 2 1110515 Coral Blanco para Mujer EU40 95.5 mm
Average 102.1 mm
Compared to 32 hiking boots
zapatillas de running HOKA hombre talla 43.5 grises
95.5 mm
Toebox width - widest part
110.2 mm

hoka evo rehi chaussures de route pour hommes en citruscyan taille 49 13 1099740 ccyn

HOKA Ora Luxe en White Camellia Taille 37 1 3.

In the case of the Anacapa Mid GTX, we measured it to be 74.7 mm, which is exactly the average for hiking boots.

Based on these two measurements, we tag the Anacapa's toebox width as medium (but with a slight tilt towards the narrow side of the spectrum).

Zapatillas HOKA Rincon 2 1110515 Coral Blanco para Mujer EU40 Toebox width at the big toe
Test results
Zapatillas HOKA Rincon 2 1110515 Coral Blanco para Mujer EU40 74.7 mm
Average 78.6 mm
Compared to 32 hiking boots
zapatillas de running HOKA hombre talla 43.5 grises
67.6 mm
hoka evo rehi chaussures de route pour hommes en citruscyan taille 49 13 1099740 ccyn
91.1 mm

Stability

Lateral stability test

To make things clear, we performed the stability test below without carrying a backpack. Unweighted, the Anacapa Mid GTX feels amazingly supportive around the ankle.

We believe that this boot performs best when hiking light, with a load below 35 pounds (16 kg). We don't recommend picking up a heavier backpack with it because the upper part of the boot's collar is not as structured as in backpacking boots. It is going to result in a lot of shifting and sliding as the collar starts to feel flimsy under a heavy load.

Torsional rigidity

zapatillas de running HOKA hombre maratón talla 44.5.

Trying to twist the boot, we were pleasantly surprised with its stiffness. For that reason, we rated its torsional rigidity as 5 out of 5.

It's going to take a lot of opiniones to twist the ankle in this Hoka boot (as long as you keep the weight down of course).

Test results
Zapatillas HOKA Rincon 2 1110515 Coral Blanco para Mujer EU40 5
Average 4.4
Compared to 41 hiking boots
zapatillas de running HOKA hombre talla 43.5 grises
1
Torsional rigidity
5

Heel counter stiffness

We experienced a very secure heel hold inside the Anacapa Mid GTX. Assessing the stiffness of its heel counter, we gave it a rating of 4 out of 5. Nearly perfect!

This is another major contributing factor to the boot's ankle support.

Test results
Zapatillas HOKA Rincon 2 1110515 Coral Blanco para Mujer EU40 4
Average 3.6
Compared to 41 hiking boots
zapatillas de running HOKA hombre talla 43.5 grises
1
Heel counter stiffness
5

Midsole width - forefoot

Completing the ensemble is a wide and steady landing area.

We measured the widest point of the forefoot at 112.5 mm, which is a solid average across hiking boots.

Having a wide surface to rely on made us feel very surefooted on uneven terrain. It also gives plenty of space for even distribution of weight across the foot, which is an essential stability component.

Zapatillas HOKA Rincon 2 1110515 Coral Blanco para Mujer EU40 Midsole width in the forefoot
Test results
Zapatillas HOKA Rincon 2 1110515 Coral Blanco para Mujer EU40 112.5 mm
Average 111.5 mm
Compared to 41 hiking boots
zapatillas de running HOKA hombre talla 43.5 grises
96.3 mm
Midsole width - forefoot
124.6 mm

zapatillas de running HOKA ONE ONE talla 47.5

Measuring the widest part of the heel at 93.1 mm, we also found it to be sufficiently wide for a hiking boot.

Zapatillas HOKA Rincon 2 1110515 Coral Blanco para Mujer EU40 Midsole width in the heel

The peculiar sole design at the heel also contributed to stable landings. However, its visual aspect can be polarising. For some of us, it is reminiscent of goat hooves.

Zapatillas HOKA Rincon 2 1110515 Coral Blanco para Mujer EU40 hubble heel

Test results
Zapatillas HOKA Rincon 2 1110515 Coral Blanco para Mujer EU40 93.1 mm
Average 87.5 mm
Compared to 41 hiking boots
zapatillas de running HOKA hombre talla 43.5 grises
71.7 mm
zapatillas de running HOKA ONE ONE talla 47.5
106.1 mm

Flexibility / Stiffness

We were surprised to find out that the Anacapa Mid GTX is actually more flexible than hiking boots on average. Despite its tall stack height and torsional rigidity, it took less force to bend it to a 90-degree angle than many other boots.

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With this flexible setup, we definitely felt more freedom of movement when navigating the more challenging parts of the trail.

Test results
Zapatillas HOKA Rincon 2 1110515 Coral Blanco para Mujer EU40 31.5N
Average 44.3N
HOKA Kawana Schuhe für Damen in Black Copper Größe 44.
Compared to 41 hiking boots
zapatillas de running HOKA hombre talla 43.5 grises
16.6N
Flexibility <> Stiffness
84.7N

Saucony amortiguación media talla 26.5 (%)

Similar to the boot's cushioning softness, its flexibility is not affected by low temperatures as much.

After keeping the Anacapa Mid GTX in the freezer for 20 minutes, it took 45.2N to bend it to a 90-degree angle. This is still 30% more flexible than the average of hiking boots after the same test.

What's more, the Anacapa didn't even stiffen up as much as most hiking boots did. Based on our measurements, it got 43.2% stiffer whereas the average of hiking boots lost their flexibility by around 50%.

Test results
Zapatillas HOKA Rincon 2 1110515 Coral Blanco para Mujer EU40 43%
Average 24%
Compared to 41 hiking boots
zapatillas de running HOKA hombre talla 43.5 grises
3%
Saucony amortiguación media talla 26.5
71%

Weight

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This boot feels really light on the foot and our measurement confirms it. We weighed it at 15.4 oz (436g) in a men's US size 9. This is even lighter than stated by the brand - 16 oz (454g)!

And it's certainly lighter than hiking boots on average - 19.5 oz (553g).

What's the benefit? You feel more agile and manoeuvrable on the trail and you can even speed up the pace to light running. Less weight in a hiking boot always means less fatigue too.

Test results
Zapatillas HOKA Rincon 2 1110515 Coral Blanco para Mujer EU40 15.38 oz (436g)
Average 18.77 oz (532g)
Compared to 41 hiking boots
zapatillas de running HOKA hombre talla 43.5 grises
11.71 oz (332g)
Weight
28.29 oz (802g)

Breathability

As a waterproof boot that's lined with a GORE-TEX membrane, breathability is the last thing you can expect from the Anacapa Mid GTX.

Pumping smoke through the boot's upper, we never saw it come out on the other side. Ventilation is non-existent here. Thus, the boot only gets 1 out of 5 for breathability.

Zapatillas HOKA Rincon 2 1110515 Coral Blanco para Mujer EU40 vs. Merrell Moab 3

But if you are here for that watertight experience, the Anacapa Mid GTX won't let you down. Be it wet grass, creek crossings, or pouring rain, the boot tackles them all with flying colours.

Looking at the Anacapa Mid's upper through a microscope, there is just no way for the water to get in given its extra tightly woven mesh.

Zapatillas HOKA Rincon 2 1110515 Coral Blanco para Mujer EU40 microscope 1

The water-resistant coating looks like a sugar glaze!

Zapatillas HOKA Rincon 2 1110515 Coral Blanco para Mujer EU40 microscope 2

Putting the boot's upper against a source of bright light shows us that there are no sneaky apertures either.

Just be aware of the depth of rivers and puddles on your way. As you can see, the heel portion of the boot doesn't extend all the way up, which increases the risk of water getting inside.

Zapatillas HOKA Rincon 2 1110515 Coral Blanco para Mujer EU40 low heel

If that's a major concern for you, we recommend the Hoka Trail Code GTX instead. It comes with a regular tall collar and the Gore-Tex lining comes up higher in it. It is a better option for deep puddles and river crossings.

Test results
Zapatillas HOKA Rincon 2 1110515 Coral Blanco para Mujer EU40 1
Average 1.3
Compared to 41 hiking boots
zapatillas de running HOKA hombre talla 43.5 grises
1
Breathability
5

Durability

Toebox durability

Considering the Anacapa's price, the durability of its upper materials was a HUGE disappointment to us. Especially in such a sensitive area as the toebox.

Applying our Dremel to its mesh material for 12 seconds resulted in a large see-through hole. This is not very common for hiking boots of this calibre.

For comparison, the Hoka Kaha 2 GTX got away with just a scratch after the same Dremel test. No wonder it comes with a higher price tag of £240.

Zapatillas HOKA Rincon 2 1110515 Coral Blanco para Mujer EU40 Toebox durability comparison
We applied the Dremel with the same force (3.2N) and speed (10K RPM) to both shoes. 
Test results
Zapatillas HOKA Rincon 2 1110515 Coral Blanco para Mujer EU40 1
Average 4.3
Compared to 37 hiking boots
zapatillas de running HOKA hombre talla 43.5 grises
1
Toebox durability
5

Heel padding durability

We observed the same issue with the heel padding.

Holding a Dremel against the collar for only 4 seconds left significant wear on the lining. We rated the durability of this section as 2 out of 5, where 1 is the least durable.

Given how much rubbing this part of the boot endures on long hikes, we don't think it will last long on the Anacapa Mid GTX.

Zapatillas HOKA Rincon 2 1110515 Coral Blanco para Mujer EU40 Heel padding durability result

Test results
Zapatillas HOKA Rincon 2 1110515 Coral Blanco para Mujer EU40 2
Average 3.6
Compared to 37 hiking boots
zapatillas de running HOKA hombre talla 43.5 grises
1
Heel padding durability
5

Outsole hardness

The Anacapa's Vibram outsole looks a little more promising.

In our experience, harder rubbers tend to last longer. And so we tested its hardness by pressing a durometer against the outsole.

womens hoka one one gaviota ltr.

Zapatillas HOKA Rincon 2 1110515 Coral Blanco para Mujer EU40 Outsole hardness
Test results
Zapatillas HOKA Rincon 2 1110515 Coral Blanco para Mujer EU40 86.0 HC
Average 87.1 HC
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 41 hiking boots
zapatillas de running HOKA hombre talla 43.5 grises
81.0 HC
Outsole hardness
92.1 HC

Outsole durability

To further explore the boot's wear resistance, we applied a Dremel to its rubber for 12 seconds.

Assessing the level of damage caused to the outsole, we rated its durability as 4 out of 5. It is among the more durable compounds we've seen in hiking footwear.

Zapatillas HOKA Rincon 2 1110515 Coral Blanco para Mujer EU40 Outsole durability result

The only caveat is that the rubber doesn't capoyo the entire base of the boot. We are worried that the exposed (orange) areas will wear down much quicker than the rubberized areas.

Outsole thickness

The thickness of the base rubber (without the lugs) turns out to be thinner than average.

Based on our calliper measurement, this layer is only 2 mm thick. This doesn't mean that you will lose the outsole after the Mach hike but we do anticipate that the Anacapa Mid GTX will wear out faster than most hiking boots.

Zapatillas HOKA Rincon 2 1110515 Coral Blanco para Mujer EU40 Outsole thickness
Test results
Zapatillas HOKA Rincon 2 1110515 Coral Blanco para Mujer EU40 2.0 mm
Average 3.0 mm
Compared to 41 hiking boots
zapatillas de running HOKA hombre talla 43.5 grises
1.8 mm
Outsole thickness
5.6 mm

Misc

Lug depth

According to the brand, the lug depth on the zapatillas de running HOKA ONE ONE hombre apoyo talón talla 36.5 5mm. This was confirmed in our own calliper measurement as we got a 4.7 mm depth.

Zapatillas HOKA Rincon 2 1110515 Coral Blanco para Mujer EU40 Lug depth

From our hiking experience in the boot, we had absolutely no issues stepping on rocks and roots, going into dirt and river crossings, or passing through wet grass.

On the downside, the rubber itself lacked tackiness when it got to more technical terrain. We felt a bit slippery on wet granite.

Zapatillas HOKA Rincon 2 1110515 Coral Blanco para Mujer EU40 outsole

Test results
Zapatillas HOKA Rincon 2 1110515 Coral Blanco para Mujer EU40 4.7 mm
Average 4.3 mm
Compared to 41 hiking boots
zapatillas de running HOKA hombre talla 43.5 grises
3.0 mm
Lug depth
6.0 mm

Tongue padding

The collar and tongue padding is not superabundant in the Zapatillas HOKA Rincon 2 1110515 Coral Blanco para Mujer EU40. We measured its tongue's thickness at 8.7 mm which is less than the average of our lab-tested hiking boots.

Zapatillas HOKA Rincon 2 1110515 Coral Blanco para Mujer EU40 Tongue padding

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So if you are in search of a total lockdown in this area to carry heavier backpacks, we recommend going with the Hoka Kaha 2 GTX HOKA Bondi X Chaussures pour Femme en Camellia Taille 41 1 3.

Test results
Zapatillas HOKA Rincon 2 1110515 Coral Blanco para Mujer EU40 8.7 mm
Average 11.2 mm
Compared to 41 hiking boots
zapatillas de running HOKA hombre talla 43.5 grises
5.9 mm
Tongue padding
15.1 mm

Tongue: gusset type

This Hoka boot comes with a fully-gusseted tongue on both sides. We found it to be extremely efficient in keeping the water and debris at bay while securing the foot firmly in place.

Zapatillas HOKA Rincon 2 1110515 Coral Blanco para Mujer EU40 Tongue: gusset type
Test results
Zapatillas HOKA Rincon 2 1110515 Coral Blanco para Mujer EU40 Both sides (full)

Heel tab

The finger loop is an absolute necessity in the Zapatillas HOKA Rincon 2 1110515 Coral Blanco para Mujer EU40. Because of its unique double-layered heel design, we found it a bit tricky to get inside the boot quickly. We do need to unlace the boot halfway and use the finger loop to be able to slide into it.

Zapatillas HOKA Rincon 2 1110515 Coral Blanco para Mujer EU40 Heel tab
Test results
Zapatillas HOKA Rincon 2 1110515 Coral Blanco para Mujer EU40 Finger loop

Removable insole

This Hoka boot comes with an easily removable insole. We don't see any problems replacing it with a custom orthotic if needed.

Zapatillas HOKA Rincon 2 1110515 Coral Blanco para Mujer EU40 Removable insole
Test results
Zapatillas HOKA Rincon 2 1110515 Coral Blanco para Mujer EU40 Yes

Sustainable materials

It's always a nice bonus to see sustainable materials incorporated into hiking footwear. The Zapatillas HOKA Rincon 2 1110515 Coral Blanco para Mujer EU40 features recycled polyester in its mesh and fabric layers as well as in the strobel inclose. Also, 50% of its sockliner is claimed to be made of soybean oil.