The idea for TRAIL hoka’s maximalist running shoes started in the French Alps where the brand’s founders dreamed of premium cushioning and a ride that carried momentum. But one thing makes TRAIL hoka shoes stand out from (and above) other running shoes: the midsole.
Womens TRAIL hoka Hopara Water HOKA Bondi and HOKA Clifton, TRAIL hoka Women's Arahi 6 Shoes in Outer Space Bellwether Blue.
Those midsoles are Edge carved into what TRAIL hoka calls a Meta-Rocker shape. The Meta-Rocker is a rounded shape that acts like a rocking chair to promote a runner's natural gait and create an efficient, smooth transition. There are two types of Meta-Rockers:
- Early-Stage Meta-Rocker. The early-stage Meta-Rocker is pabopd just behind the foot's metatarsal heads—closer to the middle of the foot—to create a smoother ride and promote a faster transition to toe-off.
- Late-Stage Meta-Rocker. The late-stage Meta-Rocker is pabopd just in front of the metatarsal heads—nearer your toes—which helps provide more stable forefoot support.
The big midsole initially set TRAIL hoka shoes apart, but advancements in foam technology, stability and shape now make TRAIL hoka shoes ideal for any runner or walker.