Utility Ready: HOKA Expands Its Lifestyle Line With the Clifton UTL
PublishedQuick Facts
- The HOKA Clifton UTL is the latest model added to HOKA’s beloved Clifton line, mixing the brand’s street-focused leisure comfort with a running shoe body
- Featuring a TPU exoskeleton cage around a breathable mesh base on the upper, the debut colorway combines a grey upper with a thick, textured tan midsole, with green accents on the outsole and HOKA branding at the lateral heel
- The HOKA Clifton UTL will be released August 21, 2026
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Not long ago, HOKA was the newcomer to the sneaker industry, snapping necks with massive midsoles and sleek mesh uppers. These days, the brand is a staple in run clubs, hiking circles, and popular amongst soccer moms and (especially) nurses and other heavy step-count professionals. As the rest of the sneaker world catches up to the running wave, HOKA is still striding forward, introducing new catch-all silhouettes that mix running and hiking vibes with a fashionable lifestyle utility.
Off the Trail, Into the City
The HOKA Clifton UTL is the latest model added to HOKA’s beloved Clifton line, mixing the brand’s street-focused leisure comfort with a running shoe body. Featuring a TPU exoskeleton cage around a breathable mesh base on the upper, the debut colorway combines a grey upper with a thick, textured tan midsole, with green accents on the outsole and HOKA branding at the lateral heel.
While you could technically go for a run without subjecting your feet to the same treatment as an Air Max 90, the Clifton ULX is squarely made for HOKA’s lifestyle line. As ultra-cushioned midsoles move away from the track and onto the sidewalk, HOKA designed the new silhouette to “hold up to subway commutes, sidewalk strides, and late-night gallery hops—pairing just as effortlessly with tailored vintage and denim as it does with technical street style.”
HOKA Clifton UTL Release Details
The HOKA Clifton UTL will debut in the Cilantro colorway today, released August 21, 2026 through HOKA and select retailers online and in-store. Available in unisex sizing, the retail price is set at $155. To keep up with all the latest HOKA news and drop info, download the Sole Retriever App.
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