Gender | Men , Women |
Weight | 286 gr |
Drop | 5 mm |
Cushion | High |
Runner weight | Medium , Strong |
Running gait | Neutral |
Surface | Road |
Use | training , Racing |
Pace | High |
Foot | Normal feet |
Strike | Forefoot |
Distance | Short , 10K , Half-marathon |
Year | 2019 |
The market welcomes the Hoka One One Elevon 2, the new Running shoes from the American brand Hoka that reinvent its Elevon range. If its predecessors were a resounding success due to their performance, the new model seeks to strengthen the versatility and efficiency of the range by proposing a series of changes that, for sure, will not leave anyone indifferent.
The Hoka One One Elevon 2 Running shoes have been created, with top-quality materials, to provide a firm yet responsive stride. Their well-fused structure allows for comfort and smoothness on the run, in addition to the firmness and security of heavier shoes. To find out its true scope, we will dive into the analysis of the most recent model of the American brand.
The midsole follows the line of the brand's previous models, incorporating the double PROFLY layer, which favors maximum cushioning and unequaled sensitivity. Unlike their predecessors, these Elevon 2, contain Hoka 's Active FootFrame system that favors a perfect wrap for the foot. In addition, they maintain the flexibility provided by the EVA foam incorporated in its exemplary midsole. Its apparent stiffness does not affect its ability to run at higher paces, where it performs better.
The upper of these shoes for all types of runners consists of a lightweight and breathable mesh that allows some looseness in the somewhat narrow toe area. Its 6-eyelet lacing system, of which only the first and the sixth are symmetrical, favors a great fit to all types of feet. In addition, it has a thin tongue, but not so thin that the knot of the laces bothers the runner, with a central notch that allows a better molding to the tendon area, which facilitates absolute mobility.
The outsole of these Hoka One One Elevon 2, whose main feature is the grooves in its front part, which favor the flexibility of the whole assembly, maintains the great grip of its predecessors. As if that were not enough, the extra rubber reinforcement around it makes these Hoka shoes durable, as well as firm and responsive in their tread in equal parts. All this favors a more dynamic stride that avoids suffering in the knees.
The Hoka One One Elevon 2 Running shoes come to the market with a desire to reaffirm the quality of the line, introducing greater safety and support. The high quality components used by the American brand favor their lightness and, without being the lightest of the range, they manage to reach a weight of 286g for a European men's size 42 2 and 243g for a European women's size 40. In addition, with a sole width ranging from 32mm in the heel area, to 27mm in the toe area, which gives a drop of 5mm.