Hoka Stocks Up for Summer With a Range of Floral Sneakers
Hoka is getting into the spirit of summer with ample time to spare through a “Vibrant Bloom” collection of sneakers inspired by nature.
Leading the charge are the Clifton L and Bondi L lifestyle sneakers, each of which gets their own floral-embroidered upper and tie-dye outsole. A tan nubuck upper defines the Clifton L and hosts pink floral embroidery primarily around its collar and more sparsely on the tongue. A sole unit in nearly the same shade gets splotches of pink, which also matches the sockliner. Even more pink is the Bondi L, which utilizes several shades of the color throughout the sneaker, including its nubuck upper.
A looser connection to nature carries over to the Bondi B3LS, Restore TC and Clifton One9. Undyed hemp is used for the the Bondi B3LS and Clifton One9, with the form utilizing eco film overlays and both using 100 percent recycled polyester heel webbing, as well as cork insoles. More color is applied to the Restore UC and its dope-dyed yarn upper sitting above a recycled fleck midsole.
The Clifton L and Bondi L serve as more casual versions of their respective running franchises, and the Bondi B3LS comes more recommended for walking. While not the most tech-loaded, they all feature EVA foam midsoles, and the Clifton has an early stage MetaRocker. The Clifton One9 mashes up the first and ninth iterations of its franchise, bringing a retro look with modernized tech, and the Recovery TC is intended for recovery.
The Hoka “Vibrant Bloom” collection is out now on Hoka’s website, as well as select stores and third-party retailers. Pricing runs from $110 for the Restore TC up to $170 for the Clifton L and Bondi L.