Four days after runners crossed the New York City Marathon finish line, HOKA made a major announcement. Rekindling a 2025 partnership, the running brand unveiled a new collaboration with Italian fashion house Marni. Two powerhouses in their respective worlds, they’ve come together around a reimagined version of HOKA’s signature Clifton sneaker.

The collaboration merges the performance of a HOKA shoe with the comfortable luxury at the core of Marni’s creative doctrine—and from that intersection, the idea of the “marathon of life” emerges naturally. When every day is a step toward a finish line, the tools that get you there should be both functional and fashionable.

Representing the top of the running shoe landscape, HOKA integrates cutting-edge technology into every product—and this new sneaker is no exception. A soft, compression-molded foam midsole forms the foundation, while engineered frames within the shoe adapt to the wearer’s natural foot shape and gait.

The details do the rest. A 3D silicone print and small metal ornamentation nod to the design signatures that have defined Marni for decades, elevating the shoe from purely utilitarian to something more.

“Building on the success of our first release, we were eager to keep our momentum strong with Marni and work with them on our iconic Clifton franchise,” said Thomas Cykana, Senior Director of Global Collaborations & Partnerships at HOKA. “Together, we explore a world where the marathon of life is celebrated in a way that only HOKA and Marni can.”