The Best HOKA Running Shoes

HOKA Mach 6

Boasting incredible versatility, the new Mach can work as a daily trainer or a race day speed machine, thanks to its lightweight but durable, and immensely responsive ride. A lighter, bouncier and more responsive super critical foam midsole, combined with an early-stage meta-rocker (it curves up from the midfoot to the toes at the outsole) give a massive feeling of forward momentum for everyday speed.

HOKA Clifton 9

Doubling down on the things that have always made the Clifton great, the updated version adds deeper cushioning with an even lower weight. The seemingly impossible trick is pulled off by using a new, more responsive foam that is lighter than the previous midsole cushioning. Less weight, more energy return and improved cushioning gives a more versatile performance, making the traditional pavement pounder suited to faster training as well those comfortable and cushioned long runs its known for. The other thing the Clifton is renowned for is the early-stage meta-rocker that ensuring a smooth transition. Unchanged, it helps you glide through your daily training with a smooth sensation and a an always forward feeling.

HOKA Rincon 4

Named after the world famous surf spot in California, the Rincon originally debuted as an incredibly lightweight daily trainer, more than capable of picking up the pace when commanded to do so.  Upgraded in every department, it maintains the softness and speed its known for, but takes on a more accommodating fit, and an extra 3mm of dual density cushioning underfoot. The Rincon may not soak up the same quantity of mileage as its bigger Clifton sibling but goodness me, the ride is smooth as butter whilst it lasts.

HOKA Bondi 9

Offering up maximum cushioning and comfort, the Bondi has long been loved for the extra help it gives your legs over long runs. Upgraded to not only offer even deeper cushioning, but to use lighter, springier, super critical foam, the Bondi has not only got better at soaking up the miles, but has found a touch of extra speed, making it a more versatile shoe suited to a range of different runs.

HOKA Cielo X1 2.0

HOKA’s elite racing shoe for the marathon distance, the Cielo X 1 2.0 eschews dramatic rebuilds in favour of updating and improving on an already successful formula. Lots of small changes have built into a massive update, leaving the Cielo X 1 2.0 fighting it out right at the front of the pack. A full peba foam midsole with a winged carbon plate gives incredible speed and lightness, as well as a touch of additional stability. The forefoot rocker has been moved backwards for a more aggressive, faster feel, while the new lightweight upper has improved fit and breathability. It even features a new sticky rubber outsole giving you confidence as well as speed, ready for you to lace up and smash a new PB.

HOKA Rocket X 2

The Rocket X 2 is HOKA’s pinnacle performance road racing weapon and has been rebuilt from the ground up to provide even more performance than the original. You can think of the Rocket X 2 almost as a stripped back version of the Carbon X 3. It’s got the carbon plate but, it’s also got a new unbelievably lightweight and breathable upper, incredibly responsive, super critical PEBA midsole and just the right amount of outsole coverage for a dedicated racer.  An exaggerated meta-rocker (the upturn of the underfoot), works as part of a bold new geometric construction that increases the feeling of speed further.

HOKA Arahi 7

With a stack of surprisingly lightweight foam, the Arahi 7 offers comfort underfoot, as well as improved stability. Making this a mile munching machine that is perfect for over pronators, offering “stability without limits”. A structured shoe, it features a J-frame underfoot for a stabilised feel, with minimum additional weight. Recent changes tweak an already perfected formula to give an extra comfort boost.

HOKA Gaviota 5

More cushioned, more stable and a touch more plush than the Arahi, the Gaviota has also been updated to have a more accommodating fit, especially through the forefoot, giving you cruising comfort for the long haul. A new softer CMEVA foam is used in the midsole, which features an ‘H’ frame stability feature to guide you to a more efficient stride.

HOKA Speedgoat 6

Named for the nickname of Karl Meltzer, the man who has won more 100-mile ultra-marathons than anyone else, the Speedgoat is a trail running shoe with enough cushioning to carry you the full 100 miles, or whatever distance suits you best, with total confidence. The latest version is lighter and more responsive, but still uses the gold standard Vibram Megagrip outsole with 5mm lugs, giving you loads of grip across a range of off-road surfaces.

HOKA Mafate Speed 4

A highly technical trail shoe the Mafate Speed offers a more responsive ride to take you over tricky ground with confidence. The latest version has only kept the silhouette, improving on the upper, midsole and outsole, to step its performance up a level. A dual density layered midsole provides a comfort based soft top layer, with a responsive, energetic layer beneath, adding a touch of speed to your off-road adventures. The outsole uses Vibram Megagrip rubber for incredible traction, and a Litebase construction that saves weight thanks to its zonal build. Add in traction lugs for improved traction on loose ground, and you have super reliable traction across any surface.

HOKA Challenger 7

With a new, more pavement focused update, the Hoka Challenger 7 is a road-to-trail shoe that lets you take on tarmac and mud alike, make the most of any conditions you come across. An improved layer of CMEVA foam underfoot provides propulsive cushioning, as well as a smooth transition through your stride, for an easy, gliding feel. An engineered mesh upper provides breathable comfort, and highly durable DURABRASION rubber works with the improved lug pattern, for a smooth ride on concrete, and great traction off it.

HOKA Torrent 4

A perfect balance of cushioning and traction, it’s easy to see why the Torrent 4 is a fan favourite.   More than capable of off-road racing and long-distance training alike, the Torrent 4 features a new super critical midsole which is lighter and more responsive than before. The outsole wraps around the midsole to offer extended durability as well as great traction from the 5mm lugs.

HOKA Unisex Cielo X 3 MD

Focused on making your 800m – 3k as fast as possible, it features a reverse forked carbon fibre plate, peba foam and a similar zonal structured upper to the long distance. Underfoot, it features a 6-pin plate to give excellent traction as you put your power down, and a super lightweight feel for pure speed.

HOKA Unisex Cielo X 3 LD

The racing spike of choice for Hoka Elite track athletes for the 3k to 10k distances, it combines a lightweight and responsive peba based foam with a full-length carbon plate for top end propulsion. With zonal structure, breathability and drainage coming from the upper, you get a comfortable, locked in feel for the full distance.