Hoka are about to launch their lightest racing flat coming in at 210g.
It’s specifically aimed at shorter distances and includes their CARBON X carbon-fibre plate for a faster, more propulsive ride.
At £140, it’s not cheap BUT that’s probably not too bad for a racer with carbon plate tech, some of the carbon competition comes in at MUCH higher prices than that. You know the ones 😉
This pre-sale closes in less than a week on 29/10/2020, so act quickly if you are interested.
There is a somewhat unusual launch video that made me snigger, it is here. Sorry I couldn’t embed it in the post as it’s not a Youtube one…so you’ll have to click through to their launch page and page down to see it.
- Breathable
- Anatomical tongue construction
- Foam midsole provides stable footing and absorbs impact points
- Carbon fibre plate delivers a smooth transition through the gait cycle
- Early-stage Meta-Rocker delivers an up-tempo, propulsive ride
- Zonal rubber placement for weight savings and durability
This is not a paid-for placement, I received no freebies, I will get a commission if you buy one.
Last Updated on 24 January 2026 by the5krunner
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That video is amazing! ………….. said my 6yr old niece.
yeah, retro maybe? but it made you comment, so maybe it served its purpose!!!!
I feel used now 😉