Our verdict

With a few tweaks to the original sandal, the Hopara 2 became an even more comfortable and effective hiking sandal for tackling near-water scenes with ease. We felt very confident in this amphibious Hoka shoe as it proved to be stable and protective on rocks, moss, and slippery slopes. We believe that the Hopara 2 can become your ultimate trail-to-coast holiday footwear!

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  • Características de las Hoka One One Rincon
  • Hoka One One Rincon Running Shoe
  • Light for a closed-toe sandal
  • zapatillas de running HOKA ONE ONE entrenamiento media maratón talla 31.5
  • Comfortable cushioning
  • Feels stable and grounded
  • Fantastic grip on slippery surfaces
  • HOKA Bondi 7 Chaussures pour Homme en Ombre Blue Taille 41 1 3
  • Sustainable materials

zapatillas de running HOKA ONE ONE constitución fuerte talla 45.5 Cons

  • HOKA Carbon X 3 Chaussures de Route pour Femmes en Radiant Yellow Camellia
  • Not for narrow feet
  • Colour discrepancy

Audience verdict

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Who should buy

We think that the zapatillas de running HOKA entrenamiento talla 42 mejor valoradas can make an excellent choice for people who need an all-purpose sandal for the following:

  • hiking by the water (with wet rocks, roots, and moss involved)
  • casual hikes on light-to-moderate trails
  • going on a cruise
  • gardening and rok house chores
  • HOKA ONE ONE M Elevon 2 Mental Health Sneaker

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Who should NOT buy

If you are in search of a go-to beach sandal, the Hopara 2 won't make the best option because of its sand-trapping issues. Better opt for the Chaco Z/Cloud or the Teva Hurricane XLT2.

A person with narrow feet will also end up swimming in the zapatillas de running HOKA entrenamiento talla 42 mejor valoradas's roomy upper. They may want to choose the aforementioned sandals with adjustable forefoot straps or go for a slimmer hiking shoe instead.

zapatillas de running HOKA entrenamiento talla 42 mejor valoradas lab test

zapatillas de running HOKA ONE ONE constitución fuerte talla 45.5 | Cushioning

Heel stack

zapatillas de running HOKA ONE ONE mixta amarillas.

But let us dispel that illusion with a calliper measurement. With a heel stack height of 26.2 mm, this Hoka sandal is actually 4.7 mm lower than the Teva Hurricane XLT2 (30.9 mm)!

zapatillas de running HOKA entrenamiento talla 42 mejor valoradas vs. Teva Hurricane XLT2
We take stack measurements following the rules set by the World Athletics: at 12% and 75% of the shoe's internal length.

The Hopara 2's midsole appears bigger than it is because of its boat-like shape. It has tall sidewalls but the middle portion is cradled so the foot ends up sitting inside the midsole and not on top of it. 

But it doesn't mean that underfoot protection or cushioning is lacking in the Hopara 2. In fact, we found it to be rather generous for a hiking sandal. It helped mute out rocks and rok trail debris very well.

Test results
zapatillas de running HOKA entrenamiento talla 42 mejor valoradas 26.2 mm
Average 26.7 mm
Compared to 9 hiking sandals
Number of shoes
15.9 mm
Heel stack
30.9 mm

Forefoot stack

We also found the sandal's cushioning to be abundant under the balls of our feet.

zapatillas de running HOKA entrenamiento talla 42 mejor valoradas Forefoot stack

Measuring the forefoot stack height returned 23.0 mm which is about 5 mm thicker than average! We felt safe tiptoeing our way on rocky shores and rooty paths.

Test results
zapatillas de running HOKA entrenamiento talla 42 mejor valoradas 23.0 mm
Average 19.0 mm
Compared to 9 hiking sandals
Number of shoes
13.8 mm
Forefoot stack
23.0 mm

Drop

One of the hidden tricks that help the Hopara 2 feel well-cushioned but stable (aside from the cradled midsole), is a low heel-to-toe offset.

zapatillas de running HOKA entrenamiento talla 42 mejor valoradas Drop

According to the brand's official stats, the drop should be at 6.0 mm. However, we found that it is even lower than that - 3.2 mm!

Having our heels nearly level with the toes definitely helped us feel more grounded and surefooted while still reaping the benefits of great cushioning.

Test results
zapatillas de running HOKA entrenamiento talla 42 mejor valoradas 3.2 mm
Average 7.8 mm
Compared to 9 hiking sandals
Number of shoes
2.1 mm
Drop
11.9 mm

Midsole softness

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

Having cut the zapatillas de running HOKA entrenamiento talla 42 mejor valoradas in half, we found that its midsole is made of two foams - a softer one on top and a firmer one at the bottom.

Together they create a nice balance of step-in comfort and confidence underfoot.

The video above mostly shows the firmer foam in action. Pressing our Shore A durometer against it returned 33.5 HA which is indeed 20% firmer than the average sandal foam.

zapatillas de running HOKA entrenamiento talla 42 mejor valoradas Midsole softness

This layer is responsible for protecting the foot as well as extending the Hopara 2's lifespan.

Test results
zapatillas de running HOKA entrenamiento talla 42 mejor valoradas 33.5 HA
Average 26.8 HA
HOKA Womens Bondi X Shoes in Black White.
Compared to 9 hiking sandals
Number of shoes
18.9 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
35.1 HA

HOKA Challenger ATR 6 Chaussures pour Femme en Blue Graphite Blue Glass Taille 41 1 3

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

Now to the fun part.

zapatillas de running HOKA entrenamiento talla 42 mejor valoradas HOKA Challenger ATR 6 Chaussures pour Femme en Blue Graphite Blue Glass Taille 41 1 3

We measured the softer layer of the Hopara 2 at 24.0 HA. This is a good 40% plusher than the bottom foam!

It felt pleasantly soft and even a little bouncy - the perfect combo for all-day comfort! We can wholeheartedly recommend this Hoka sandal for hours of walking and standing.

Test results
zapatillas de running HOKA entrenamiento talla 42 mejor valoradas 24.0 HA
HOKA Womens Bondi X Shoes in Black White.

Size and fit

zapatillas de running HOKA ONE ONE constitución fuerte talla 45.5 | Size

zapatillas de running HOKA entrenamiento talla 42 mejor valoradas is true to size (30 votes).

Owners of this shoe, how does this shoe fit?

1 size small ½ size small True to size ½ size large 1 size large
Compared to 9 hiking sandals
Number of shoes
½ size small
Slightly small
True to size
Slightly large
½ size large

Toebox width - widest part

Trying the zapatillas de running HOKA entrenamiento talla 42 mejor valoradas in our regular US size 9, we found its toebox fit rather spacious. The photo below even makes it seem like the sandal is too big for us.

zapatillas de running HOKA entrenamiento talla 42 mejor valoradas fit

But in our case, it was not critical enough to size down.

Measuring the sandal's forefoot width in the widest part, our caliper showed 104.1 mm. This is indeed a few millimeters wider than average.

zapatillas de running HOKA entrenamiento talla 42 mejor valoradas Toebox width at the widest part

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Test results
zapatillas de running HOKA entrenamiento talla 42 mejor valoradas 104.1 mm
Average 102.6 mm
Compared to 9 hiking sandals
Number of shoes
89.6 mm
Toebox width - widest part
109.4 mm

Lockdown

The second iteration of the Hopara sees a couple of design tweaks that help to fine-tune the sandal's fit.

zapatillas de running HOKA entrenamiento talla 42 mejor valoradas heel strap

The most notable change would be the adjustable Velcro strap on the heel. Given the added toebox space, some people may find themselves looking for a tighter fit around the ankle and the strap helps to provide it.

zapatillas de running HOKA entrenamiento talla 42 mejor valoradas knit collar

Secondly, the knit collar of the v2 felt more sock-like against our ankles than the neoprene bootie of the v1. Sitting closer to the skin, we also found the knit collar more effective at preventing debris from getting inside.

zapatillas de running HOKA entrenamiento talla 42 mejor valoradas bungee laces

Even the toggle lace received an update. We found it much easier to work with and there is no more extra knob at the end of the laces bumping the top of our insteps.

Stability

Lateral stability test

Hoka describes the Hopara 2 as a neutral sandal as it doesn't feature any additional components to support the arch or prevent overpronation.

However, based on our own lab tests and experience with the sandal, we wouldn't write it off as incompetent for people with flat feet and pronation issues.

zapatillas de running HOKA entrenamiento talla 42 mejor valoradas arch support

We found that the Hopara 2's construction has a good deal of inherent stability which can benefit those in need of light-to-moderate support.

Torsional rigidity

First of all, let's have a look at the Hopara 2's torsional rigidity. We must say that it's not so easy to twist this sandal!

On a scale from 1 to 5, where 5 is the stiffest, we readily gave it a 3 out of 5. It is notably stiffer than a typical hiking sandal.

Test results
zapatillas de running HOKA entrenamiento talla 42 mejor valoradas 3
Average 3
Compared to 7 hiking sandals
Number of shoes
1
Torsional rigidity
5

Midsole width - forefoot

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zapatillas de running HOKA entrenamiento talla 42 mejor valoradas Midsole width in the forefoot

With a calliper measurement of 121.9 mm in the widest part of the forefoot, the sandal confirmed its status as the widest platform among our lab-tested hiking sandals!

It is followed by the KEEN Newport H2 at 121.1 mm.

Test results
zapatillas de running HOKA entrenamiento talla 42 mejor valoradas 121.9 mm
Average 120.1 mm
Compared to 9 hiking sandals
Number of shoes
112.6 mm
Midsole width - forefoot
125.1 mm

Hoka One One Clifton Edge 1126570 BFGGL

The Hopara 2's heel turns out to be wider than the industry average too.

zapatillas de running HOKA entrenamiento talla 42 mejor valoradas Midsole width in the heel

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zapatillas de running HOKA entrenamiento talla 42 mejor valoradas wide heel

We thoroughly enjoyed this wide landing area as it helped us feel planted and steady on rocky and uneven surfaces.

Test results
zapatillas de running HOKA entrenamiento talla 42 mejor valoradas 98.4 mm
Average 92.3 mm
Compared to 9 hiking sandals
Number of shoes
81.6 mm
Hoka One One Clifton Edge 1126570 BFGGL
100.5 mm

HOKA Clifton Edge Schuhe für Damen in Eggshell Blue White Größe 43 1 3

Even though the Hopara 2 makes an impression of a very unforgiving platform, we found that it is not much stiffer than the average sandal.

zapatillas de running HOKA entrenamiento talla 42 mejor valoradas HOKA Clifton Edge Schuhe für Damen in Eggshell Blue White Größe 43 1 3

Bending it to a 30-degree angle in our shoe flexing tester, the machine returned a fairly standard reading of 9.7N. This is even less force than it takes to bend a hiking sandal on average.

zapatillas de running HOKA entrenamiento talla 42 mejor valoradas rockered shape

Nevertheless, the heel-to-toe transitions felt marvellously smooth in the Hopara 2. We believe that its rockered sole shape played a key role in that pleasant experience too.

Test results
zapatillas de running HOKA entrenamiento talla 42 mejor valoradas 9.7N
Average 10.7N
Compared to 5 hiking sandals
Number of shoes
7.4N
Flexibility <> Stiffness
14.8N

Weight

We were delighted to discover that the Hopara 2 shaved off a whole ounce of weight!

Putting it on our scale in a men's US size 9 returned 11.6 oz (329g) which is notably lighter than the original Hopara (12.6 oz/357g).

zapatillas de running HOKA entrenamiento talla 42 mejor valoradas Weight

We attribute that to the upper refinement where the ultralight Cordura took the place of thick overlays.

zapatillas de running HOKA entrenamiento talla 42 mejor valoradas sandal weight

This is by far the lightest option among the closed-toe sandals we've tested!

Test results
zapatillas de running HOKA entrenamiento talla 42 mejor valoradas 11.61 oz (329g)
Average 11.11 oz (315g)
Compared to 9 hiking sandals
Number of shoes
6.31 oz (179g)
Weight
14.60 oz (414g)

Durability

Toebox durability

The Hopara 2 inherited the oversized toe cap of the original sandal. It made us feel incredibly protected by softening the blow of the roots and rocks we stumbled upon.

To give you an idea of how sturdy this toe bumper is, we ruthlessly drilled it with sandpaper for 12 seconds. The speed of the Dremel was set to 5K RPM and the pressure remained consistent at 3.2N.

zapatillas de running HOKA entrenamiento talla 42 mejor valoradas Toebox durability comparison

As you can see from the comparison photo above, the Hopara 2 sandal proved to be more ready for abrasion than some of the hiking shoes!

zapatillas de running HOKA entrenamiento talla 42 mejor valoradas Cordura

Even the less high-wear areas of the Hopara 2 are made of strong Cordura mesh panels. This synthetic fabric has a long-standing reputation in military and outdoor products and is known for its aberrant durability.

Hoka Hopara vs. zapatillas de running HOKA entrenamiento talla 42 mejor valoradas

We found it a very wise upgrade from the thick and stuffy synthetic leather overlays of the Hopara 1. There are no more gaps to let pebbles and dirt inside the sandal and the Cordura mesh offers much better ventilation and water drainage.

Outsole hardness

The zapatillas de running HOKA entrenamiento talla 42 mejor valoradas uses targeted rubber to protect the most wear-prone areas of the sandal.

zapatillas de running HOKA entrenamiento talla 42 mejor valoradas Outsole hardness

We found that this rubber compound is pretty tough using a Shore C durometer. At 82.9 HC, it is on par with most hiking sandals we've tested.

Test results
zapatillas de running HOKA entrenamiento talla 42 mejor valoradas 82.9 HC
Average 79.5 HC
HOKA Womens Bondi X Shoes in Black White.
Compared to 9 hiking sandals
Number of shoes
50.5 HC
Outsole hardness
85.5 HC

Outsole durability

We turned to our Dremel once again to test if the sandal's rubber was indeed that heavy-duty.

After 22 seconds of drilling it at a high speed of 10K RPM, we only saw some light scuffing on the treading! Our tread gauge showed that it wasn't even a millimetre deep! Only 0.7 mm which is notably shallower than average.

zapatillas de running HOKA entrenamiento talla 42 mejor valoradas Outsole durability test

We anticipate that it would take a great deal of slashing the Hopara 2 against sharp rocks before its outsole rubber starts to give up.

Test results
zapatillas de running HOKA entrenamiento talla 42 mejor valoradas 0.7 mm
Average 1.8 mm
Compared to 7 hiking sandals
Number of shoes
0.0 mm
Outsole wear
2.0 mm

Outsole thickness

Measuring the amount of rubber at the bottom, our calliper showed a standard thickness of 2.7 mm. That's good enough for a hiking sandal.

zapatillas de running HOKA entrenamiento talla 42 mejor valoradas Outsole thickness measurement

Test results
zapatillas de running HOKA entrenamiento talla 42 mejor valoradas 2.7 mm
Average 2.4 mm
Compared to 9 hiking sandals
Number of shoes
0.0 mm
Outsole thickness
3.6 mm

Misc

Lug depth

Even though the lug depth of the zapatillas de running HOKA entrenamiento talla 42 mejor valoradas (3.0 mm) doesn't stray far from the average, the sandal kept us surefooted even on wet rocks and grass!

zapatillas de running HOKA entrenamiento talla 42 mejor valoradas Lug depth

A mix of exposed foam, sticky rubber, and diverse lug shapes and sizes all worked together to create a pretty strong bite in a wide range of situations.

zapatillas de running HOKA entrenamiento talla 42 mejor valoradas outsole

But if you tackle mud and highly technical terrain on a regular basis, we strongly suggest upgrading to Compra las HOKA ONE ONE Rincon 2 al mejor precio with deeper lugs (at least 4.0 mm).

Test results
zapatillas de running HOKA entrenamiento talla 42 mejor valoradas 3.0 mm
Average 2.9 mm
Compared to 9 hiking sandals
Number of shoes
0.0 mm
Lug depth
4.1 mm

Upper material thickness

The knit portion of the Hopara 2's upper is very thin. Measuring it on top of the instep returned a mere 2.3 mm.

zapatillas de running HOKA entrenamiento talla 42 mejor valoradas Tongue padding

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Test results
zapatillas de running HOKA entrenamiento talla 42 mejor valoradas 2.3 mm
Average 4.5 mm
Compared to 9 hiking sandals
Number of shoes
1.5 mm
Tongue padding
8.2 mm

Heel tab

The finger loop at the back was pretty handy for shoving our foot inside the Hopara 2. It is a helpful feature considering the sock-like collar.

zapatillas de running HOKA entrenamiento talla 42 mejor valoradas Heel tab
Test results
zapatillas de running HOKA entrenamiento talla 42 mejor valoradas Finger loop

Sustainable materials

We discovered that Hoka includes ethically sourced materials in nearly every new pair.

zapatillas de running HOKA entrenamiento talla 42 mejor valoradas sustainable materials

It's nice to know that the Hopara 2 helps you feel a little more in one with nature as it features the following components:

  • 30% sugarcane topsole & midsole
  • 100% recycled knit upper
  • 100% zapatillas de running HOKA talla 41 amarillas

Colour discrepancy

Please beware of the colour mismatch between the Hopara 2's online photos and what the colour actually looks like in person.

zapatillas de running HOKA entrenamiento talla 42 mejor valoradas color

We can speak for the Barley/Oat milk colorway in particular. Even in our own photos, there is a discrepancy between studio and outdoor shots. Please keep in mind that the outdoor photos convey the hues more realistically.

zapatillas de running HOKA entrenamiento talla 42 mejor valoradas outdoor

Water drainage

When it comes to water drainage, we believe that the Cordura mesh of the Hopara 2 is a better choice than thick synthetic overlays. 

It helps the water escape from the sandal much quicker and doesn't let pebbles and dirt in as much as the v1 did.

The only problem is the sand. If you are looking for a beach sandal, the zapatillas de running HOKA entrenamiento talla 42 mejor valoradas is less than ideal for sinking into the sandy shores. It is practically impossible to get the stuck sand out of the sandal without taking it off and giving it a good rinse.

zapatillas de running HOKA entrenamiento talla 42 mejor valoradas water drainage