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Hoka Transforms a Cult Trail Shoe into a Rugged, Summer-Ready Workhorse

The 2012 Stinson is back, not as a trail runner but an everyday slip-on for warm-weather pursuits.

Close-up of the black rugged sole and heel of a trail running shoe with textured grip and synthetic upper.Hoka
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By Jack Seemer

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The Stinson already takes on many forms. What’s one more?

Hoka revived the 2012 trail runner back in 2024, only to then make it the halo shoe of its collaboration with Haven last year.

Now the brand has decided to retool the shoe for warm-weather pursuits, transforming the design into a summer-ready slip-on of sorts.

Chunky black athletic shoe with mesh upper, adjustable strap, and thick textured sole.
The Stinson Breeze is a new summer-ready rendition of Hoka’s 2012 trail runner.
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Dubbed the Stinson Breeze, the model retains the so-called “Zero Gravity Technology” of the original, as evident by lines of barely discernible text on the side of its massive midsole.

Close-up of the black athletic shoe's heel and midsole with textured synthetic and mesh materials and a strap buckle.
The new model preserves the high-stack midsole of the original Stinson.
Hoka

But that’s pretty much where the similarities end.

Gone are the Stinson’s lightweight mesh upper, bright accents and signature TPU overlays.

Instead, the Stinson Breeze features a cut-out leather upper with a neoprene vamp and metal hardware, reminiscent of what Hoka put on the Ora Primo EXT.

Pair of black HOKA slip-on shoes with cutout details and adjustable straps, viewed from above.
A cut-out leather upper with a neoprene vamp replace the mesh found on previous versions of the Stinson.
Hoka
Pair of black athletic shoes with textured soles and pull tabs on the heels, viewed from the back.
A triple-black colorway clearly positions the model for an urban clientele.
Hoka

It’s also all black, with Hoka clearly positioning the hybrid shoe for an urban clientele.

However, a protective rubber toe cap preserves the Stinson’s decade-old DNA as a trail-born cult classic.

Chunky black athletic shoe with mesh and synthetic overlays and a thick textured sole.
A rubber toe cap retains the rugged DNA of the OG Stinson.
Hoka

Availability and pricing

Live on Hoka’s website but still unavailable for purchase, the Stinson Breeze costs $160 and comes in a single color at launch.

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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