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Innovation is the Heart of HOKA

At the heart of every HOKA shoe is a carefully crafted running experience. Every element is precisely tuned, working together to deliver a unique ride, comfort and performance.

Innovation for specialised performance:

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Cushioned Midsole

The plush performance

Varying in thickness, composition and design to suit your activity, our plush, shock-absorbing midsole foams are fine tuned to cushion each step, then spring back up.

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Active Foot Frame™

The cradling comfort

The Active Foot Frame is engineered to cradle your foot securely by raising or lowering the midsole walls. The result is the ultimate support and confidence—regardless of what’s underfoot.

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MetaRocker™

The smooth ride

Designed for a smooth and efficient transition underfoot, our curved MetaRocker can be dialed up to create a faster transition in the forefoot or dialed down to provide more ground contact and stability.

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Enhanced H-FRAME™

Smooth Stability

Our Enhanced H-frame is designed with an open “H” shape, which provides a smooth transition into the gait cycle and targeted support on the medial and/or lateral side of the foot.

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H-FRAME™

Secure Every Step

Engineered for enhanced stability, our intuitive H-Frame interlocks with the midsole foam to create a secure base.

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SwallowTail™ HEEL

Independent Suspension

Our forked SwallowTail™ heel allows for adjustments on uneven terrain and smoother heel-to-toe transitions.

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HUBBLE® HEEL

Effortlessly Smooth Transitions

Our extended Hubble® Heel is designed to reduce impact and create smoother heel-to-toe transitions.

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No other shoe is engineered like HOKA

Every shoe we create is tuned differently, yet all share the same unique HOKA DNA. For whatever surface you’re on, you’ve never felt a ride quite like it.

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Materials that move with you

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GORE-TEX Invisible Fit

Designed to virtually disappear, the GORE-TEX® Invisible Fit membrane is bonded directly into the upper for lightweight, flexible protection from elements.

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MATRYX® MICRO

Lighter and more breathable than traditional MATRYX® EVO, this woven upper material is abrasion-resistant for uncompromised trail performance.

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CPU

A best-in-class outsole traction compound, CPU provides agile, durable gecko-like grip for power and confidence through each stride. A thinner layer of CPU provides the same durability and performance as standard rubber, allowing a lighter weight overall.

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Vibram® Megagrip

Created to stick wet or dry, Vibram® Megagrip is a high-performance rubber compound with durability that goes the distance.

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Vibram® Litebase

An outsole construction designed to reduce weight while maintaining performance, Vibram® Megagrip with Litebase is up to 50% slimmer than regular outdoor performance outsoles but keeps the lug patterns of a traditional Vibram® sole for a weight reduction of up to 30%..

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Vibram® with Traction Lug

By adding microfeatures to each lug, Vibram® Traction Lug technology increases the outsole’s gripping surface area to enhance traction and increase both propulsion and braking power.

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