Hoka Turns Old Running Shoes into Plush Casual Sneakers

The only visual clue to the shoe’s previous life is the wave-shaped detail where the thick midsole connects to the upper, seen on both the original Elevon and Elevon 2.

Beyond that, Elevon X charts new territory for the Elevon series, but still plays within Hoka’s established sandbox, albeit in new and unexpected ways.

For starters, the brand has replaced the airy mesh upper of the original Elevon with an upper made of Nubuck leather. He also gave the new shoe a full-grain leather mudguard. However, it’s hard to see the luxury Elevon X straying too far from the norm.

Finally, the model has extended winglets around the heel; This is a feature that is becoming a Hoka signature. You can also see them as performance-oriented. Max X 2 And Tektonboth came out earlier this year.