Thinking of getting a pair of the Hoka Solimar sneakers?
I tested them for four months, and here’s my honest review.
But dont just takemyword for it.
And when he says do-it-all, he means it.
(Same, Dr. Tumen!
Podiatrist and podiatric surgeonDana Canuso, DPM, founder ofDr.
podiatric surgeon and founder of Dr. Canuso Skincare for Feet
Canuso Skincare for Feet,gives a special shoutout to the bottom of the shoe.
She points out that this shoes cushioned bottom will actually help shock absorbtion through yourentirebody.
And during my test run of the Solimar, I learned this for myself.
I wore them to work, on errands, and to the gym.
I ran in them, I took leisurely strolls in them, and I did resistance training in them.
For work, I nanny two to three times a week.
Between pushing a stroller along the beach and chasing the kids around, I average 19,000 steps every shift.
The Solimar make those steps feel like a piece of cake.
Whether I was on the treadmill or the pavement, this shoe offered unparalleled breathability.
podiatric surgeon and founder of Dr. Canuso Skincare for Feet
Since I live in Los Angeles, we get 80-degree weather well into the fall.
Even in those higher temperatures, my feet remained cool.
And on a cloudy, sub-60-degree day, my feet didnt get cold at all.
Turns out, she was right.
Remember that rocking bottom that Dr. Canuso loves so much?
What activities are the Hoka Solimar best for?
Also, the bottom of the shoe is not really for trail running.
This was my experience, too: I mainly logged short runs and endless walks while wearing the Solimar.
Final thoughts
On a scale of 1-10, I give the Hoka Solimar a solid 8.5.
Sadly, due to the thinner sole, Ill be using them for shorter runs.
Even though Im not big onresistance training, I also wish I could lift better in the Solimar.
That said, I would wear these sneaks on any trip and for all walking activities.
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