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Hoka’s Stealth Tech collection, which sees its sneakers take on more stylish treatments intended for city wear, is growing with the addition of two new models.
The Bondi 8 Caged and Tecton X 2 compose the latest Stealth Tech drop and are united by a brown theme. The former silhouette, a max-cushioned everyday running shoe, boasts a new cage overlay for its upper and its tonal brown color scheme includes a camouflage outsole. Reflective detailing increases visibility at night, and the logo applications have been dialed back.
A more involved mix of browns, grey and black make up the Tecton X 2, which keeps the carbon fiber plate and Vibram outsole of the higher-tech trail runner. Reflective details and tuned-down branding also feature on the sneaker, and secondary set of laces also reflects light.
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Hoka originally launched the Tecton X 2, the successor to the highly reviewed trail runner, in spring 2023. The Bondi 8, which has also been taken to for everyday wear, debuted in 2022, and the Bondi 9 is anticipated to arrive next year.
Earlier this year, another Stealth Tech capsule saw the Speedgoat 5, Clifton LS, Clifton 9 Gore-Tex and Bondi 8 grey and teal color schemes. That Bondi 8, however, didn’t get an added cage.
The Hoka Stealth Tech Bondi 8 Caged and Tecton X 2 are both out now on Hoka’s website and can also be found at select third-party reatilers. Pricing for the Bondi 8 is set at $165 and the Tecton X 2 $225.
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