
HOKA has taken over the world of athleisure footwear in the last few years. Their high-end running shoes have permeated into every day walking styles, and now, they are joining in on the formal sneaker trend with the Speed Loafer.
HOKA exploded onto the footwear scene several years ago, introducing a new era of data and science-driven footwear design. Founded in France in 2009 by former Salmon employees, the original goal was to craft a performance shoe for faster downhill running. Their use of excessive cushioning and stability made them popular with ultramarathon runners, before disseminating to the wider running world thanks largely to their lightweight cushioning.
Now, HOKA offers a wide variety of shoes for road running, trail running, and race running, as well as recovery slides. This year, they are taking their first steps into non-performance shoes with the new Speed Loafer. The brand new model is an interesting twist for the French brand, taking the upper from a loafer and applying it to the chunky and intricate midsole tooling from the SpeedGoat 5. Dressed in all black, other details include suede mudguards, custom “speed” tassels at the tongue, and a full Vibram outsole.
HOKA SPEED LOAFER RELEASE INFORMATION
HOKA has not yet announced a set date for the release of their new loafer/running shoe hybrid, but currently have the Speed Loafer listed as “coming soon” on their website. The hybrid model will be available direct from the French brand for $185.
HOKA Speed Loafer
Color: Black
Style Code: 1162170
Release Date: Spring 2025 (Hoka)
Price: $185
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