Editor's Note 3/4/25: In our first major update of 2025, we elevated a new group of our favorite shoes to reflect our testing so far this year, while phasing out old models that are no longer ...

When Hoka launched its first shoes in 2010, many dismissed the brand as a gimmick. Its debut, the original Mafate trail shoe, featured an oversized midsole and a curved sole—flying in the face ...