HOKA’s Tor Ultra is by far and away my favorite HOKA sneaker. Forget the Bondi, the Mafate, and the Cliftons, I'm all about chunkiness, baby!
The Tor Ultra is most certainly chunk. It’s water-resistant and it looks the business, too. Plus, thanks to its solid-as-a-rock construction, it also makes for an excellent doorstop when not being worn.
This year the beefy hiker has been celebrating its fifth birthday with a slew of happenings: from collaborations with Bodega, _J.L-A.L_ and, most recently, BEAMS to a myriad of restocks of some of its sell-out colorways.
But with two months of 2023 still remaining, HOKA isn’t finished yet and its latest link up alongside Japanese retailer Mita is – and I don't say this lightly – the Tor Ultra at its best.
Taking on the Lo take of the silhouette (the smaller of the Tor Ultra duo), Mita has reimagined the sneaker in all its autumnal glory by revamping it in earthy tones that evoke a shoe harmoniously at one with nature.
Typical of any HOKA Tor Ultra, the upper arrives covered in a water-repelling GORE-TEX coating and pops of plush nylon, while down below a Vibram midsole ensures all-day comfort. As if that wasn’t enough, also under foot (but above the Vibram) you’ll find a blend of EVA and state-of-the-art weight-to-resilience ratio “RMAT” to achieve optimal traction and cushioning.
Honestly, you don’t need me to tell you just how good HOKA’s Tor Ultra sneakers are (if you didn't agree, you wouldn't be here.) It’s just, with this being a Japan-only release, I’m kinda just hoping this article serves as a hint to our Japanese readership that there’s a guy in London (me) looking for a plug. I hope to hear from you soon.
