Hoka One One is always iterating on their lineup, but the Torrent adds something even newer... a performance trail race shoe. The Torrent is one of their lightest trail shoes ever and is designed to be a balance of performance, protection, and cushioning. We set out to see if they truly nailed it and from what we can tell, it's a really solid platform albeit with a few quirks. Construction: Upper The ...
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Yes, it is that time of the year again, a new Clifton model from Hoka One One! This time just to make it more interesting, not only are we getting your typical Mesh version, but Hoka has taken a page from others like Altra, Nike, Brooks, and so many more and are introducing a Knit version of their flagship model. We’ll look at them side by side and note the ...
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In the new world of recovery shoes, one of the biggest names in running has come to the table with a super clever spin on your typical slide. It’s the Hoka One One ORA Recovery Slide. The ORA is crazy light coming in just over 6 ounces, but where it really strikes a tone is in it’s midsole design. It’s literally the same oversized mid and Meta-Rocker from shoes like the ...
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One of our perennial favorites is back and has been updated, it’s the all new Challenger ATR 4 from Hoka. As always, everyone is always curious what changed and we’re here to put it through its paces. Can it really do battle with our newest trail loving Hoka, the Speedgoat 2? Construction: Upper The upper on the 4 has been redesigned and now uses a dual-layer mesh that should balance support, durability, ...
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I am honestly always a little stoked when Hoka comes out with something new. While I love the original models from the Clifton to the Challenger to the Biondi, the diversity they are adding to their lineup with some of the newer shoes are honestly even more fun. This is never been more clear then with the new Cavu, bringing a lighter more breathable upper and a lower stack height, ...
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Before you read further I would invite you to take a step back and check out the review for the original Speedgoat... or better yet don’t and if you did read it, then just forget it. Why you might ask, well because Hoka took everything they tried with the original model and turned it on its head. In what we see as probably one of the best updates from Hoka ...
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Every year we look forward to this one, so when the Clifton 4s landed we were really excited to say the least. No other shoe Hoka One One offers draws more conversation as people debate the changes from version to version. It is their quintessential neutral road shoe and for some its everything you love about Hoka and for others just the opposite. The shift from the Clifton 1 to ...
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With every release, the Hoka lineup is getting a little more diverse and a little crazier aesthetically. The Arahi is no exception as this new support road shoe features a new outsole design and a whole new profile. It's got a lot going for it and like all Hoka shoes it still attempts to deliver on the promise of more cushion, better response, and lighter weight. Construction: Upper The Arahi upper is ...
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Alright, the Clayton is back and as much as we loved the first version of Hoka's first real speed shoe, the Clayton 2 really takes it up a notch. When the Clayton first was released, it didn't look like everything else in the Hoka lineup. It had a totally new visual design on the upper and was lighter, faster, and more responsive, but more than anything it rounded out their ...
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There are those shoes in your lineup that you develop an affinity for. It's not about the brand, but it's about the fit and the feel and the utility. There's just something right about that one pair that makes your hand move in that direction when you reach into your closet. For me that shoe has been the HOKA ONE ONE Challenger ATR since it was first released. The Challenger ...
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