HOKA’s Do-It-All Sneaker Gets an Exclusive Paintjob
The HOKA Bondi B3LS, one of the brand's most versatile sneakers, has been upgraded. The ultra-chunky shoe is a lifestyle-focused offering from HOKA’s Bondi range, which specializes in cushioned running shoes.
Combining performance and comfort with a more minimal look for casual wear, this is what HOKA refers to as its do-it-all sneaker. And amongst its many capabilities, the shoe is now also doing exclusive colorways, the first of which sees BEAMS receive the Japan-exclusive on its latest iteration.
Inspired by the colors of the Nepenthes plants, a new colorway of the shoe is arriving, dressed in khaki green with deep purple accents on the lace eyelets and hiking-inspired toggle laces.
Unlike the shoe's two debut colorways, released earlier this year, this green-hued makeover amplifies the mix of fabrics used on this lifestyle sneaker.
Textured suede, exposed stitching, and TPU film all combine around the sneaker's translucent mesh base — a wide variety of textures.
Part of BEAMS' ever-strong output (which has recently produced terrifically textured Birkenstocks alongside a new range of patchworked Arc’teryx jackets) these sneakers are releasing on October 1 via BEAMS.
While HOKA remains a leader in rugged, highly-cushioned trail running shoes that dominate ultramarathons, its lifestyle selection is quickly expanding. The Bondi B3LS was only unveiled a few months ago and since then, there have been luxe chunky sneakers, a “crocheted” footwear collaboration, and resurfaced archive models launching as part of HOKA’s casual sneaker selection.
After unintentionally infiltrating fashion, HOKA isn’t slowing down with the fashionable sneaker releases.
