Peak pumpkin spice latte season will soon make way for freezing temps and mountainous excursions—and just in time, as the perfect collaboration is entering the chat. HOKA and cool-girl ski brand Halfdays have teamed up to unveil two sleek new colorways of the former’s snow-ready Kaha 2 Frost Moc—made for both conquering the trails and nailing après-ski style.
As Hypebae reports, the HOKA x Halfdays winter hiking silhouette reimagines the warmth and shape of ski jackets, transforming them into shoe form. The technical innovation makes the footwear ideal for warmth, stability and comfort, while the puffy silhouette offers a playful take.
Available in two sleek colorways of “Oat Milk/Spiked Cocoa” and “Amethyst/Glazed Cherry,” the shoe was designed to pair exclusively with the Halfdays Winter Collection. Featuring a Vibram outsole to prevent slipping down the mountain, waterproof GORE-TEX membranes, and ample insulation, this is true snow functionality with a fashionable flair.
As ELLE reports, according to Halfdays co-founder Kiley McKinnon, the collaboration felt like a natural extension of her brand. “I’ve been a huge Hoka fan for years; I started training in their Bondi line back in my U.S. Ski Team days, and they’ve been my go-to workout shoes ever since,” she tells ELLE. “They just nail that balance of performance and style—something that feels so true to our label as well.”
And there’s a deeper message of empowerment behind the drop, as well. “Celebrating the beauty of the outdoors and the importance of equitable access within a traditionally male-centric industry makes Halfdays really shine,” says Thomas Cykana, senior director of global collaborations and brand partnerships at HOKA. “We are proud to be working with such visionaries.”
The campaign is shot against New Zealand’s dramatic alpine landscapes, highlighting the collection’s ability to support women whose adventures go further than the slopes while always keeping it stylish, even in a blizzard. With this debut footwear collaboration, Halfdays goes beyond its signature outerwear and reaches new heights with footwear. While we may not be hitting the mountains this winter, we can’t wait to glide through our chilly commutes in these cloud-like comforts.
The collection will be available globally on November 14 via the HOKA and Halfdays websites.
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