Comparable specifications
Use these measurements to compare shoes on equal terms.
- Terrain
- trail
- Use
- trail
- Races
- Ultra, 50K+
- Also good for
- Race day, ultra distance
- Cushion
- max
- Firmness
- balanced
- Stability
- neutral
- Weight
- 343g
- Drop
- 7mm
- Stack
- not published
- Lug
- 3.5mm
- Plate
- carbon
- Midsole
- Dual-density super critically foamed EVA carrier with PEBA top layer
- Outsole
- Vibram Megagrip
- Upper
- Ultralight woven upper
- Widths
- standard
- Release
- 2026
Stable platformRock plateSmooth trailTechnical trailGravelMax cushionUltra distanceLong runsRace dayCarbon plate
Our read
Ride
Deeply cushioned max-stack ride with a carbon plate that adds propulsion and stiffness underfoot. Balanced firmness rather than soft, with strong underfoot protection for long rocky miles.
Fit
Standard width only with a broad, high-stack platform typical of HOKA trail shoes. No wide option for runners who need extra room.
Best for
Ultra-distance runners on technical terrain who want maximum cushion and rock protection with some plated energy return.
Avoid if
You want a light, agile shoe or need deep lugs for soft mud, or are price-sensitive.
Sources
What informed our read. We link out rather than reproduce others’ reviews.