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HOUYHNHNM RUNNING CLUB ♡ Special Edition: I've been testing the power of the new Hoka 2023 Spring products with gusto Special!
HOKA 2023 Spring

HOUYHNHNM RUNNING CLUB♡ Special Edition
I've been testing the power of Hoka 2023's new spring products with a grueling special!

HOKA is a brand with a wide range of fans for its superb comfort that is described as "like marshmallows. In recent years, HOKA has also increased its presence in the fashion and sneaker scenes, but it was originally a high-performance running shoe brand, and its true value can only be demonstrated by actually running on roads and trails. How do the members of HOUYHNHNM RUNNING CLUB♡, who regularly run on roads and trails, evaluate the power of the new shoes introduced this spring? We participated in a hands-on event hosted by "Hoka" to find out!

How did you like the comfort of the Tecton X 2?

HOUYHNHNM RUNNING CLUB's♡ members ran 13 kilometers on the trail wearing the TECTON X 2, and what were their impressions? Let's hear their impressions.

From left, Issey Enomoto, Chie Morimoto, Yuri Nakajima

The exhilaration of speeding up is exceptional.

The previous Tecton X was a carbon-equipped shoe with no peculiarities and was easy to wear. I liked them and wore them often. The new "TECTON X 2" has polished up the characteristics of the previous shoe. In particular, the feeling of exhilaration when speeding up on downhill runs on hard surfaces is exceptional. They encourage natural running without forcing me to reach my potential.

. High grip and reliable on all surfaces.

." "Every time I landed, my foot would come forward smoothly and with great stability. . Thanks to the carbon plate, I could enjoy a bouncy feeling. . The grip of the outsole is also amazing. I have only been trail running for a short time, and this was my first time running in the mountains on a rainy day, but I was able to run with confidence on any surface.

. you are tempted to speed up.

This is the first time I've worn Hoka trail running shoes with carbon plates . . I was surprised at how easy it was to get up to speed. The more I ran, the more I enjoyed myself, and the more I wanted to go fast. This time I ran a shorter distance of about 13 km, but I would like to run a longer distance next time.

The two-day "HOKA EXPERIENCE BOSO CIRCUIT RUN & TRAIL," held on the circuit and in the mountains, has come to an end. All the members of HOUYHNHNM RUNNING CLUB♡ were able to thoroughly enjoy the comfort of the latest shoes from "HOKA".

Both of the two pairs we experienced this time are mid- to advanced-level models with carbon plates in the midsole. They require a certain level of experience and running ability to wear them. Hoka is a brand that attracts attention in the fashion and sneaker scenes, but the true essence of the brand is its attitude of constantly updating its lineup of shoes, including these models, to suit a variety of running abilities and purposes. For those who want to achieve results in competitive races, such as setting a new personal record, why not incorporate these shoes into your running lifestyle?

Left: Hoka "Rocket X 2" ¥35,200
Right: Hoka "Tecton X 2" ¥29,700

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