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HOKA Huaka Pro Goes All-Black, Retro Runner Ditches the Stacked-Sole Look for Something Low-Key

Swapping HOKA's signature towering stack for a grounded, blacked-out finish, this pair hides a faint brand emblem beneath a semi-sheer upper — the standout detail of this "Triple Black" release.

Reese Yang, Commerce Editor
HOKA Huaka Pro Goes All-Black, Retro Runner Ditches the Stacked-Sole Look for Something Low-Key

Say HOKA and most people picture an exaggerated, stacked midsole. The Huaka Pro "Triple Black" flips that script entirely — the whole shoe is pressed into a single shade of deep black, with the midsole deliberately slimmed down for a more grounded feel. It's a completely different language from the brand's signature maximalist cushioning.

The real story here is the upper. A narrowed, semi-transparent polyester upper sits over a sublimation-printed HOKA logo underneath, so the graphic fades in and out depending on the angle of light — the one detail that actually "moves" within an otherwise all-black colorway. The toe box gets reinforced with suede overlays for added durability, molded eyelets handle the lacing, and a pull-tab at the heel makes for easy on-off — functional touches that didn't get sacrificed just because the shoe went stealth.

As for the midsole, it keeps the original Huaka last, with a blacked-out EVA foam stack sitting noticeably lower than the brand's usual maximalist builds — built to move faster and stay closer to the ground, a nod back to this model's original running roots. A durable rubber outsole handles everyday street wear, keeping the running shoe comfortable for daily use.

Pricing and an official release date have yet to be announced.

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