HOKA’s 2026 running shoe lineup includes major updates to several of the brand’s best-known road and trail shoes. The Clifton 11, Mach 7, Skyward X 2, Cielo X1 3.0 and Speedgoat 7 are among the important 2026 releases, while models such as the Bondi 9, Arahi 8 and Mach X 3 remain current after launching earlier. HOKA has also expanded the Clifton family with the new Clifton PRO, a performance-oriented alternative to the standard Clifton.
The table below shows the major shoes in HOKA’s current U.S. running range as of Aug. 14, 2026. Each predecessor is linked to Amazon so you can compare the current shoe’s price with the previous generation.
Model | Predecessor (Amazon link) | Release status / date | Type of shoe | Check price of current model |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Released in 2026 | Neutral cushioned daily trainer/walking shoe | |||
None, new model | Released in 2026 | Premium performance daily trainer | ||
Released in 2025 | Max-cushion neutral daily trainer/walking shoe | |||
HOKA Rincon 5 | Released in 2026 | Lightweight neutral daily trainer | ||
Released in 2026 | Lightweight responsive daily trainer | |||
Released in 2026 | Carbon-plated max-cushion super trainer | |||
HOKA Gaviota 6 | Released in 2026 | Max-cushion stability trainer | ||
HOKA Arahi 8 | Released in 2025 | Stability daily trainer | ||
HOKA Mach X 3 | Released in 2025 | Plated performance trainer | ||
HOKA Cielo X1 3.0 | Released January 2026 | Carbon-plated racing shoe | ||
HOKA Rocket X 3 | Released before 2026 | Carbon-plated racing shoe | ||
HOKA Speedgoat 7 | Released April 9, 2026 | Technical trail running shoe | ||
HOKA Challenger 8 | Released before 2026 | Road-to-trail running shoe | ||
HOKA Stinson 8 | Released in 2026 in the U.S. | Max-cushion stable road-to-trail shoe | ||
HOKA Mafate 5 | Current model | Max-cushion technical trail shoe | ||
HOKA Mafate X | None, new model | Current model | Max-cushion plated trail shoe | |
HOKA Torrent 5 | Current model | Lightweight trail running shoe | ||
HOKA Zinal 3 | Current model | Lightweight trail racing shoe | ||
HOKA Tecton X 3 | Released before 2026 | Carbon-plated trail racing shoe | ||
HOKA Rocket X Trail | None, new model | Current model | Performance trail racing shoe |
HOKA’s current U.S. road catalog confirms the Clifton 11, Clifton PRO, Rincon 5, Skyward X 2, Mach 7, Bondi 9, Cielo X1 3.0, Gaviota 6, Mach X 3, Arahi 8 and Rocket X 3 as current road models.
Its current trail catalog includes the Speedgoat 7, Challenger 8, Stinson 8, Torrent 5, Mafate 5, Mafate X, Rocket X Trail and Zinal 3.
Notes on the 2026 HOKA lineup
The Clifton remains at the center of HOKA’s everyday road lineup, but 2026 introduces an interesting split. The Clifton 11 continues as the conventional cushioned running and walking shoe, while the new Clifton PRO is positioned as a more performance-oriented trainer. HOKA’s own comparison describes the Clifton 11 as a cushioned everyday running and walking model and the Clifton PRO as the faster option using its newer PROGLIDE+ platform.
The Bondi 9 is not a 2026 release. It launched in 2025 and remains HOKA’s heavily cushioned neutral everyday shoe. HOKA substantially revised the Bondi for the ninth generation, including a supercritical EVA midsole and increased stack height.
The Mach 7 is one of the notable 2026 updates. HOKA announced the model in February 2026, and it remains the lighter, more responsive everyday option within the road lineup.
The Skyward X 2 occupies a different category. HOKA describes it as a plated super trainer built around PEBA foam, supercritical EVA and a convex carbon-fiber plate. It is intended to combine very high cushioning with a more energetic ride rather than function strictly as a racing shoe.
The Cielo X1 3.0 is HOKA’s headline 2026 road racing shoe. HOKA’s own launch material dates the model to January 2026, while the current U.S. lineup positions it as a responsive race shoe.
The Arahi 8 should not be described as a new 2026 shoe. HOKA was already holding launch events for the Arahi 8 in August 2025. It remains part of the current U.S. lineup in 2026.
On the trail side, the Speedgoat 7 is one of the year’s most important updates launched in April 2026. The seventh-generation Speedgoat gets a new supercritical-foam midsole while retaining Vibram Megagrip with Traction Lug for technical terrain.
The Stinson 8 is another major 2026 update. HOKA describes it as its lightest Stinson yet, with revised H-Frame stability, softer cushioning and an updated outsole intended to transition between roads and trails.
