Hoka’s Classic Retro Runner Just Got the Rugged, All-Terrain Upgrade It Needed

First released in 2012, the Stinson Evo continues its comeback run, this time with an extra layer of weatherproofing.

Pair of dark gray and black hiking shoes with reflective stripes on wet sandy ground.

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By Jack Seemer

Published October 9, 2025

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For the most part, the Stinson Evo OG has all the hallmarks that Hoka fans have come to expect from the brand.

Based off a design from 2012, the shoe carries Hoka’s signature rocker, massive amounts of foam and an impressive cushion-to-weight ratio.

But there has been one thing missing from the handful of variants we’ve seen since it came out in 2024, and it headlines a new collaboration with the Vancouver-based outfit Haven: waterproofing.

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Thick skin

As the name suggests, the new Stinson Evo GTX comes with a Gore-Tex Invisible Fit membrane, effectively converting the lifestyle-focused reissue back into a true trail runner.

Person wearing black pants and gray hiking shoes climbing rocky terrain. — The Stinson Evo GTX is the first time the Stinson Evo reissue has been paired with Gore-Tex.

Gray and black hiking shoe splashing through shallow water over rocks. — The addition effectively converts the lifestyle-focused reissue back into a true trail runner.

Other technical details include a speed-lacing system and TPU overlays, similar to the original Stinson Evo. Only here, the entire upper takes on a tonal colorway that Haven calls “Tarmac.”

Pair of gray and black Hoka running shoes with Haven branding, placed on a rocky surface. — Haven called the tonal colorway “Tarmac.”

In a nod to the past, previous versions of the Stinson Evo OG came with a heel tab that read “Hoka One One” (the brand dropped “One One” from its name in 2021).

red hoka shoe — Hoka dropped “One One” from its name in 2021, however, some variants of the Stinson Evo OG featured the original branding.

Here, however, that’s replaced with the Haven logo, subtly embossed on the microfiber material also found on the toebox.

Close-up of a gray and black Gore-Tex hiking shoe with textured fabric and rubber sole on a rock. — Haven dropped “Hoka” altogether, replacing the name with its own logo.

Availability and pricing

Haven has yet to confirm the price of the Stinson Evo GTX, but it’s safe to assume it will carry a small uncharge from the standard Stinson Evo OG, which costs $175.

It goes on sale October 17 exclusively at Haven, with a broader release scheduled for October 24.

Pair of dark gray and black trail running shoes with reflective accents on wet sand.

Hoka x Haven Stinson Evo GTX

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About the Author:

Jack Seemer is the executive editor at Gear Patrol, with over a decade of experience in product journalism. He currently reports on a wide range of topics, including footwear, watches, EDC, cookware and more.

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