Hoka’s Go-Anywhere Sneaker Gets an Earthy, Trail-Ready Update

The hybrid shoe, which looks like a trail runner but walks like an daily driver, looks more adventure-ready than ever.

Close-up of the heel and sole of a beige and blue Hoka sneaker with a textured tan outsole.

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By Hayley Helms

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Late in 2025, Hoka announced substantive upgrades to its original city-to-trail shoe, the Transport 2.

Now, to complement that suite of off-road and on-road features, the brand has debuted a fresh new colorway for the sneaker that expresses its adventurous attitude more vividly than ever.

Light gray and blue trail running shoe with blue elastic laces and gum rubber outsole. — The go-everywhere Transport 2 looks better than ever thanks to a nature-inspired refresh.

Walk on the wild side

The Transport 2 builds on its predecessor’s foundation in a few key ways.

First, the stack height has been increased from 29mm to 38mm bringing the shoe more in-line with Hoka’s typical profile (although it’s still nowhere close to the brand’s max cushion offerings).

Pair of beige and navy sneakers with blue elastic laces and red lace locks, viewed from above. — Clay-like maroon hits appear on the lace toggle hardware and insole branding.

The Transport 2 also sees a softer sockliner and increased padding in the collar, offering more comfort for long days and mix-terrain adventures.

The Vibram EcoStep Recycle outsole, water-repellant coating on the upper and quick-toggle lace remain in the equation, as well.

Light beige and blue athletic shoe with Cordura fabric tag, blue laces, and gum-colored sole with black midsole. — Sky-blue details appear across the shoe’s resilient Cordura upper.

Beige and navy Hoka sneaker with blue accents and rugged tan outsole shown from the rear bottom angle. — A sandy-tan shade grounds the outsole, and contrasts the black midsole.

For 2026, Hoka gave the versatile design a new earthy colorway that expresses its capability off-road and on, without saying a word.

The Stucco/ Varsity Navy update sees a bone-colored upper paired with blue accents across the branding, eyestay and laces, accompanied by a maroon lace toggle, black midsole and tan outsole.

Pair of beige and navy Hoka trail running shoes viewed from the back showing blue pull tabs and tan Vibram soles. — A Vibram outsole completes the capable package.

The nature-inspired color treatment gives the shoe a more adventurous look, but thanks to the explosion of technical sneakers turning into lifestyle options, the grounded hues can easily fit in on city streets.

Availability and pricing

The Transport 2 is available now on Hoka’s website, retailing for $155.

Light gray Hoka running shoe with blue accents, black midsole, and tan outsole.

Hoka Transport 2

$155 at Hoka

About the Author: Hayley Helms is an associate editor at Gear Patrol specializing in outdoor gear. Once upon a time, she wrote for Men’s Journal, Gearjunkie and Shape. Whether it’s testing a new rain shell or putting a pair of hiking boots through its paces, she leaves no stone unturned (however, she always Leaves No Trace).

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