The Range Explained: HOKA Trail 2025

In this article we look at the HOKA Trail running range, which in recent years has built up a huge following across trail audiences from elite ultra-distance athletes such as Jim Walmsley, to the everyday runner on their local tracks & trails.

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We have structured this article in price order from highest to lowest:

Please note: If it's your first venture into the world of HOKA, then we generally find their shoes fit half a size smaller than expected, so you may need to size up.

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The Range: In Brief

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The Range: In Detail
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HOKA Tecton X 3

For Pinnacle Performance

A top of the range shoe offering split parallel carbon fibre plates to aid propulsion.

Improved from the Tecton x 2 with updated lug shape and positioning, an upgraded PEBA midsole compound, a new plate design/positioning and a new gaiter-like tongue/collar design.

The Tecton X 3 is suitable for all distances including 100k+ ultra-distance marathons.

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Weight: Men's 286g / Women's 223g

Lug depth: 4mm

Drop: 5mm

Stack height: Men's 40mm/35mm, Women's 39mm/34mm

Width: Available in standard fit only.

HOKA Zinal 2

For Lightweight Speed

Built as a shorter distance trail racer, the Zinal 2 features a Vibram Megagrip Litebase outsole with a 5mm aggressive lug. A lower to the ground feel which some runners prefer especially on steeper more technical off road terrain. Best suited to shorter faster races, ultra-runner Jim Walmsley also refers to the Zinal 2 as his 'Strava Segment Shoe'. It's worth adding that this shoe is also suitable for anyone who suffers with achilles problems as the sock-like fit and ultra-thin vamp mesh doesn't irritate or put too much pressure on your heel.

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Click here to read our detailed shoe review.

Click here to watch the Zinal 2 in action, as our athlete Ben Mounsey takes on a daredevil Strava Challenge whilst wearing the shoes.

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Price: RRP £159.99

Weight: Men's 227g / Women's 189g

Lug depth: 5mm

Drop: 5mm

Stack height: Men's 30mm/25mm, Women's 29mm/24mm

Width: Available in standard fit only.

HOKA Mafate Speed 4

For Technical Trails

Effectively the Mafate Speed 4 is a Tecton X 2 without the carbon fibre plates, plus a 5mm lug as opposed to the 4mm lug of the Tecton X 2 . A fantastic shoe built for technical long distance trail racing and training, with a perfect blend of grip and cushioning.

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Click here to read our detailed shoe review.

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Price: RRP £159.99

Weight: Men's 295g / Women's 241g

Lug depth: 5mm

Drop: 4mm

Stack height: Men's 33mm/29mm, Women's 31mm/27mm

Width: Available in standard fit only.

HOKA Stinson 7

For Max Cushioning and Support

Whilst the two £160 options above offer a fast light racer in the Zinal 2 and a long distance legend in the Mafate Speed 4, the Stinson 7 is now a super-stacked highly cushioned all-rounder. From street to summit, the Stinson 7 is most suitable for someone looking for the highest levels of cushioning in a shoe for any run involving trail, gravel, pavement.

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Price: RRP £159.99

Weight: Men's 365g / Women's 305g

Lug depth: 4mm

Drop: 5mm

Stack height: Men's 42mm/37mm, Women's 40mm/35mm

Width: Available in standard fit only.

HOKA Speedgoat 6

For All-Round Performance

Arguably the best selling trail shoe on the current market. A great all rounder, built for and named after the original Speedgoat, HOKA athlete Karl Meltzer. A workhorse for technical terrain, this recent reissue was refined with a breathable woven textile upper, a higher midsole stack, a higher drop (now 5mm), a foot-hugging internal chassis, plusher dual gusset tongue, and revised lug orientation inspired by the hoof of a goat (what else?)

The Speedgoat 6 offers a great blend of cushioning but still with a Vibram Megagrip sole with 5mm lugs. Suitable for most trail runners needs. However, if you feel this does not offer enough then move up to the Mafate Speed 4 or the top-of-the-tree carbon plated Tecton X 2.

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Price: RRP £139.99

Weight: Men's 278g / Women's 232g

Lug depth: 5mm

Drop: 5mm

Stack height: Men's 40mm/35mm, Women's 38mm/33mm

Width: Soon to be available in standard and wide fits.

Soon to be available with GORETEX upper, a GORETEX upper and tungsten spikes and also available in junior sizes.

HOKA Challenger 7

For Gravel and Light Trails

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The Challenger 7 is a great all-rounder, built for those runs involving small parts road, gravel & light trails. The smaller sibling to the super-size Stinson 7.

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Click here to read our detailed shoe review.

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Price: RRP £129.99

Weight: Men's 252g / Women's 207g

Lug depth: 4mm

Drop: 5mm

Stack height: Men's 31mm/26mm, Women's 29mm/24mm

Width: Available in standard and wide fits.

Also available with GORETEX upper.

HOKA Torrent 4

For Lightweight Comfort and Speed

Light and nimble, the Torrent 4 is a good entry into HOKA's trail range, best suited to shorter distances with its lower stack height.

This latest version has had a major update and is now softer, bouncier and more stable than it's predecessor, with an improved outsole pattern and more aggressive 5mm lugs.

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Price: RRP £119.99

Weight: Men's 279g / Women's 236g

Lug depth: 5mm

Drop: 5mm

Stack height: Men's 33mm/28mm, Women's 32mm/27mm

Width: Available in standard fit only.

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