Hoka One One Tor Summit Mid WP Hiking Boot - Women's

Field Notes: While testers put this boot through the paces on several trails in Canyonlands, Arches, the Rocky Mountain Front Range and beyond, female athletes rated them strongly off-trail on the rolling waves of famous Moab-area rock.

Pros: All testers agreed that the Hokas’ Vibram soles rated best in class. Even hesitant scramblers felt comfortable scaling rocky walls in the footsteps of another, technical climbing tester. The combination of two midsole materials (EVA on top and RMAT underneath) resulted in one of the cushiest, most comfortable boots tested. Every jolt and shudder was absorbed by the thick mattress-like amalgamation of technology sandwiched between the Hi-Traction outsole and the removable Hoka liner. The Late Stage Meta-Rocker Geometry’s 4mm offset (24mm in the forefoot, 28mm in the heel) boosts forward momentum while relieving pressure on the knees.

Cons: The thickness of the cushy midsole feels moderately unstable when navigating scree or technical rock routes. Even so, Active Junky valued the Hokas thanks, in part, to Vibram lugs that adhered like glue to sketchy rock formations high above the canyon floor.

Favorite Feature: The cushiness of the midsoles. Hoka’s proprietary rocker tech, appearance aside, does wonders for ankle, knee and hip joints. For long days and high mileage even with minor arthritis, hike confidently with Hoka One One Tor Summit. 

Tester Quote: “These are, and I’m not being hyperbolic here, the most comfortable boots I’ve ever tried. Some friends encouraged me to give Hoka a chance  -- I’m so glad I finally did. While my knees appreciated the midsole, I felt more comfortable on varied terrain in the Trangos.”

Bottom line: A quality pair of hiking boots designed to ease joint stress from prior athletic injuries.  Now put your focus on scenery instead of pain