The Best HOKA Running Shoes
From the Clifton to the Speedgoat, Cielo X1 to the Rincon, there is a HOKA for everyone. Which would fit best into your rotation?
If you have been running for any period of time you have probably heard of HOKA. They're no doubt a household name in the running scene with an incredibly loyal fan base. What may surprise you, however, is the fact that the brand has only been in existence since 2009.
HOKA's history
Founded by Nicolas Mermoud and Jean-Luc Diard in Annecy, France as a result of their desire to craft a shoe more capable of running downhill, the original prototypes featured significantly oversized outsoles and more midsole foam than other traditional running shoes of the era.
At first, HOKA gained traction with the ultra-running crowd due to the maximalist cushioning and impressive stability characteristics. Before long, the brand was embraced by runners of all colours and creeds and with famed release of the original Clifton 1 in 2014, popularity skyrocketed. 7 years on, HOKA show no signs of stopping...
Which HOKA shoe is right for you?
Now we know a little more about the HOKA story, let’s take a closer look at some of the pinnacle performance shoes in the ever-growing line up. From every day, to race day to the wildest of off-road adventures, there’s a HOKA shoe to fill a gap in anyone’s running shoe rotation.
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