Hoka One One Ora Recovery Shoe 2
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By Tara Summerville Editor’s Conclusion
To me, there is no better feeling after a long run than popping off my running shoes and slipping on a pair of recovery shoes. Whether you're recovering from an injury or just need a nice shoe to give your tired feet room to breathe, the Hoka Ora Recovery Shoe 2 is a great option.
What I love most about this shoe is that it boasts a breathable mesh upper to help circulate airflow, and it contains many of the soft and supportive features of many Hoka running shoes.
This shoe has a high stack height for maximum cushioning, and the midsole is broken down into two layers of soft and responsive foam padding. Plus, it even has Hoka’s MetaRocker technology to make each step feel like you are walking on a cloud.
These shoes are perfect if you have suffered an injury where you have trouble putting weight on your foot. It isn’t a magical cure, but it will help mitigate your pain a good deal.
Below, I wanted to take a dive into all of the features that make the Hoka Ora Recovery Shoe 2 a must-have accessory for every runner!
What I love most about this shoe is that it boasts a breathable mesh upper to help circulate airflow, and it contains many of the soft and supportive features of many Hoka running shoes.
This shoe has a high stack height for maximum cushioning, and the midsole is broken down into two layers of soft and responsive foam padding. Plus, it even has Hoka’s MetaRocker technology to make each step feel like you are walking on a cloud.
These shoes are perfect if you have suffered an injury where you have trouble putting weight on your foot. It isn’t a magical cure, but it will help mitigate your pain a good deal.
Below, I wanted to take a dive into all of the features that make the Hoka Ora Recovery Shoe 2 a must-have accessory for every runner!
Editor's Pros & Cons
Pros
Early stage meta-rocker
Made from 100 percent vegan materials
Very lightweight (5.4 ounces)
Breathable mesh upper
Very plush and cushioned midsole
Grippy outsole is great for slick surfaces
Great for recovering from an injury
Cons
Limited durability
Key Features
Key Features
MIDSOLE
What I found surprising about this design is that it hosts a lot of supportive features found in quite a few Hoka stability shoes. Hoka didn’t just pop in a layer of foam cushioning and call it a day.
The midsole of this shoe is divided into two separate layers that help provide your feet a good deal of support. The top layer is composed of a super plush fit that your feel will just melt into. Under the plush layer is a more rigid layer of foam to help keep your stride light and bright.
What I found to be most surprising when researching this recovery shoe is that it also boasts Hoka’s early-stage MetaRocker for an additional layer of support. The MetaRocker helps to craft a nice and even gait cycle. While it’s great on the trails, it’s also a great addition to recovery shoes.
If you are suffering from an injury, the MetaRocker will help to keep your stride nice and even to prevent putting too much pressure on the injured areas. This style choice really helps to mitigate pain when you are recovering.
UPPER
The upper of this design is made from a soft and stretchy layer of breathable mesh to help keep your feet cool and dry. The upper is made without laces and slips easily over your foot. By omitting laces and opting for more stretchy materials, it helps to circulate airflow, lock these shoes in place to your feet, and limit hotspots on the top of your feet. It also boasts a low profile for added flexibility and movement when you need to cool down and stretch.
While the upper is incredibly breathable and stretchy, it also offers a bit of additional padding to lock your feet into a cloud of comfort. The midfoot is wrapped in a layer of breathable mesh, but there is a little additional padding along the heel counter. The quilted design of the collar boasts flexibility, won’t dig into blisters, and provides an additional layer of comfort to make your feet feel like they are wrapped in a cloud of happiness.
OUTSOLE
To keep the overall weight as low as possible, Hoka has opted for an exposed EVA foam outsole of the design of the Ora. It boasts slightly deep grooves in the foam to help boost traction so you don’t need to worry about slipping on slick surfaces.
The exposed midsole isn’t quite a durable as some of the other Hoka’s out there on the market, but you likely won’t be logging in any hardcore milage in this shoe. The outsole of this design is perfect for walking in slick weather conditions and provides users with excellent traction.
What I also love about the outsole of this shoe is that it is designed to keep the weight low. The last thing that you want to do after a grueling run is strap on a pair of heavy sneakers.
The weight of this shoe clocks in at a super-light 5.4 ounces, which is one of the lightest shoes that Hoka offers in their expensive lineup. While the weight is super light, it still provides a high level of cushioning to surround your feet in light and snappy cushioning.
PERFORMANCE
For recovery, the Ora is the perfect recovery shoe for a few reasons. I always pop this shoe into the gym bag to wear on my way out of the gym. The wide frame gives my feet plenty of room to stretch out and relax, while the lightweight upper helps to circulate airflow.
The simple design also makes this shoe perfect for non-workout days. Many users opt to wear this shoe for running errands or for going on casual walks. Basically, the comfortable design is the type of shoe that you won’t want to take off, even when you get back home.
While it’s a great casual shoe, it is also ideal for injuries. It won’t help you recover from injuries faster, but it will allow you to stay on your feet as you recover. If you have issues putting weight on your foot after an injury, the plush padding on this shoe helps to mitigate pain.
The plush EVA midsole in conjunction with the early-stage MetaRocker helps to keep your stride nice and even, which helps to cut down on pain.
FIT
There are very few users that found the fit of this shoe to be anything less than magical. It boasts a wide toe box that allows your toes to naturally splay inside of the shoe, and a stretchy mesh upper that really contours to the shape of your foot. Whether your foot runs a little wide or narrow, the design of the shoe works to contour to the shape of your foot for an excellent locked-down fit.
What I also love about the overall fit of this shoe is that it omits laces completely. When you kick off your running shoes, these shoes slip on super easily. Many users don't even need to utilize the front pull tab to slip these shoes onto their feet. For a little extra help if you need it, however, Hoka includes a front pull tab along the top of the foot to help easily guide your feet into this shoe.
The Ora also runs true to size. If you are a size 10 in other Hokas, the same can be said for this shoe. Typically, I recommend giving shoes a test drive at your local shoe store before you slap down your credit card, but I don’t really think that is necessary with this shoe.
A proper locked-down fit isn’t really essential when it comes to recovery shoes. Simply take good measurements of your foot and compare them to Hoka’s sizing chart and you will be just fine.
PRICE
The Hoka Ora recovery shoe is one of the more affordable designs in the Hoka lineup. As far as recovery shoes go, it is slightly more expensive than most.
However, if you have heard wonderful tales of the plush cushioning in Hoka training shoes and wanted to give them a spin before taking the plunge on an expensive running shoe, this is a great place to start. If you have feet and you want to keep them happy, the Hoka Ora Recovery sneaker is well worth every penny.
They aren’t quite as durable as other Hoka training shoes, but the miles that you rack up while wearing them will be happy high-quality miles.
What I found surprising about this design is that it hosts a lot of supportive features found in quite a few Hoka stability shoes. Hoka didn’t just pop in a layer of foam cushioning and call it a day.
The midsole of this shoe is divided into two separate layers that help provide your feet a good deal of support. The top layer is composed of a super plush fit that your feel will just melt into. Under the plush layer is a more rigid layer of foam to help keep your stride light and bright.
What I found to be most surprising when researching this recovery shoe is that it also boasts Hoka’s early-stage MetaRocker for an additional layer of support. The MetaRocker helps to craft a nice and even gait cycle. While it’s great on the trails, it’s also a great addition to recovery shoes.
If you are suffering from an injury, the MetaRocker will help to keep your stride nice and even to prevent putting too much pressure on the injured areas. This style choice really helps to mitigate pain when you are recovering.
UPPER
The upper of this design is made from a soft and stretchy layer of breathable mesh to help keep your feet cool and dry. The upper is made without laces and slips easily over your foot. By omitting laces and opting for more stretchy materials, it helps to circulate airflow, lock these shoes in place to your feet, and limit hotspots on the top of your feet. It also boasts a low profile for added flexibility and movement when you need to cool down and stretch.
While the upper is incredibly breathable and stretchy, it also offers a bit of additional padding to lock your feet into a cloud of comfort. The midfoot is wrapped in a layer of breathable mesh, but there is a little additional padding along the heel counter. The quilted design of the collar boasts flexibility, won’t dig into blisters, and provides an additional layer of comfort to make your feet feel like they are wrapped in a cloud of happiness.
OUTSOLE
To keep the overall weight as low as possible, Hoka has opted for an exposed EVA foam outsole of the design of the Ora. It boasts slightly deep grooves in the foam to help boost traction so you don’t need to worry about slipping on slick surfaces.
The exposed midsole isn’t quite a durable as some of the other Hoka’s out there on the market, but you likely won’t be logging in any hardcore milage in this shoe. The outsole of this design is perfect for walking in slick weather conditions and provides users with excellent traction.
What I also love about the outsole of this shoe is that it is designed to keep the weight low. The last thing that you want to do after a grueling run is strap on a pair of heavy sneakers.
The weight of this shoe clocks in at a super-light 5.4 ounces, which is one of the lightest shoes that Hoka offers in their expensive lineup. While the weight is super light, it still provides a high level of cushioning to surround your feet in light and snappy cushioning.
PERFORMANCE
For recovery, the Ora is the perfect recovery shoe for a few reasons. I always pop this shoe into the gym bag to wear on my way out of the gym. The wide frame gives my feet plenty of room to stretch out and relax, while the lightweight upper helps to circulate airflow.
The simple design also makes this shoe perfect for non-workout days. Many users opt to wear this shoe for running errands or for going on casual walks. Basically, the comfortable design is the type of shoe that you won’t want to take off, even when you get back home.
While it’s a great casual shoe, it is also ideal for injuries. It won’t help you recover from injuries faster, but it will allow you to stay on your feet as you recover. If you have issues putting weight on your foot after an injury, the plush padding on this shoe helps to mitigate pain.
The plush EVA midsole in conjunction with the early-stage MetaRocker helps to keep your stride nice and even, which helps to cut down on pain.
FIT
There are very few users that found the fit of this shoe to be anything less than magical. It boasts a wide toe box that allows your toes to naturally splay inside of the shoe, and a stretchy mesh upper that really contours to the shape of your foot. Whether your foot runs a little wide or narrow, the design of the shoe works to contour to the shape of your foot for an excellent locked-down fit.
What I also love about the overall fit of this shoe is that it omits laces completely. When you kick off your running shoes, these shoes slip on super easily. Many users don't even need to utilize the front pull tab to slip these shoes onto their feet. For a little extra help if you need it, however, Hoka includes a front pull tab along the top of the foot to help easily guide your feet into this shoe.
The Ora also runs true to size. If you are a size 10 in other Hokas, the same can be said for this shoe. Typically, I recommend giving shoes a test drive at your local shoe store before you slap down your credit card, but I don’t really think that is necessary with this shoe.
A proper locked-down fit isn’t really essential when it comes to recovery shoes. Simply take good measurements of your foot and compare them to Hoka’s sizing chart and you will be just fine.
PRICE
The Hoka Ora recovery shoe is one of the more affordable designs in the Hoka lineup. As far as recovery shoes go, it is slightly more expensive than most.
However, if you have heard wonderful tales of the plush cushioning in Hoka training shoes and wanted to give them a spin before taking the plunge on an expensive running shoe, this is a great place to start. If you have feet and you want to keep them happy, the Hoka Ora Recovery sneaker is well worth every penny.
They aren’t quite as durable as other Hoka training shoes, but the miles that you rack up while wearing them will be happy high-quality miles.
Comparisons to Previous Versions
Comparisons to Previous Versions
The newest addition to the Ora lineup has undergone slight cosmetic changes. Overall, I love the styling of the Ora 2 when compared to previous versions. The original Ora had odd synthetic overlays that looked a little dated and didn’t really allow your foot to breathe as much as the latest addition. The Ora 2 is sleeker, more modern, and just a tad more breathable.
One important thing to note is that the padding of the Ora 2 offers users a little bit more overall padding than previous versions. While it’s plusher, it is also slightly heavier. The Ora 1 weighs in at 5 ounces, while the Ora 2 clocks in at 5.40 ounces.
The additional .4 ounces won’t make all that much difference in the feel of the shoe, but you will most likely notice the additional padding. Overall, the Ora 2 is definitely a step in the right direction.
One important thing to note is that the padding of the Ora 2 offers users a little bit more overall padding than previous versions. While it’s plusher, it is also slightly heavier. The Ora 1 weighs in at 5 ounces, while the Ora 2 clocks in at 5.40 ounces.
The additional .4 ounces won’t make all that much difference in the feel of the shoe, but you will most likely notice the additional padding. Overall, the Ora 2 is definitely a step in the right direction.
Verdict
Verdict
If you want to keep your feet happy, the Hoka Recovery Shoe 2 is well worth the modest investment. What I love most about this recovery shoe is that it offers users a little bit more than a breathable upper and cushioned midsole.
This design is composed of a blend of plush EVA cushioning as well as more responsive and stiff foam to keep your stride light and bright, as well as help to mitigate impact absorption when walking on hard surfaces.
The addition of the MetaRocker is perfect for recovering when you are having trouble putting weight on your injured foot.
This shoe is a perfect option for general recovering purposes, healing from an injury, or used as just a super lightweight and airy casual sneaker.
This design is composed of a blend of plush EVA cushioning as well as more responsive and stiff foam to keep your stride light and bright, as well as help to mitigate impact absorption when walking on hard surfaces.
The addition of the MetaRocker is perfect for recovering when you are having trouble putting weight on your injured foot.
This shoe is a perfect option for general recovering purposes, healing from an injury, or used as just a super lightweight and airy casual sneaker.
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