Anyone ? Experience with Hoka Anacapa

[walkonrocks]

Hi,

I’m considering getting the Hoka Anacapa Breeze Mid for my Camino which will start on 10/31 from Porto to Santiago. Does anyone have experience with this particular model on long walks ? I’m around 100 kg and will carry about 10 on my back.
I read a few times now, to not go with a. gore tex version. What’s everyone’s experience here ?

 

[woody66]

I cant give a recommendation on the Anacapa's; shoes are an individual thing to each person and their feet!! Get the shoes right or they can finish your walk a lot earlier than you want.

I don't know which path your walking Coastal, Senda or Central?
The Coastal and Senda are more or less free of cobble stones and pretty easy on the feet!
If your walking the Central then a cushioned footbed will help with the cobbles.

I only wear Hoka Stinson ATR6 now on my 10th pair; they work for me very well !

They are non waterproof trail runners (in light rain just one pair darn tough merino socks is enough; heavy rain swap them out for Sealskinz waterproof socks) My Hkas have dried out in about 45 minutes (changed out my socks) after 6-7 hours of heavy rain; your feet get wet whatever you wear!!


You need to put some miles on your choice of shoes i brought several variations that in the running shop felt comfy.
But all had issues after 5 or six miles; to late to return them to the store so beware!
I met two people on the Portuguese who's shoes destroyed them : a German guy who's feet were blistered and bleeding after two days and a Panamanian lady who's toenails were black and lifting after three!!!!!

The Stinsons are not perfect ;the fit FOR ME is new shoe on and walk no problem! But the grip for a trail runner in slippy mud is not brilliant so it's a compromise!
Good luck in your shoe choice.
Have a wonderful walk
Buen Camino
Woody

 

[JustOneGuy]

Hoka for trail are usually good shoes in my experience, although they do not last very long (and I personally prefer lighter shoes for hiking). But Vibram soles are still excellent for grip.

Said that, I know this type of comments are annoying and disappointing, but my suggestion is to go to a good shop, discuss with the sellers at length, and try them carefully. There is not really a general rule about shoes. Every person has different needs and the risk of buying the wrong shoes is too high.