Hoka’s Exclusive New Trail Shoes Might Be Worthy of a Global Search

A fresh collection of regional twists on one of Hoka’s quirkiest shoes seems destined to become a coveted listing on sneaker resellers.

The heel of a Hoka Mafate Three2 Grid JP Sneaker in Sand / Linen against a sandy textured background

By Ben Bowers

Published June 11, 2025

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Hoka is laser-focused on dominating the trails these days, especially when it comes to reissues.

Last fall, the brand reissued what my colleague Jack Seem dubbed “a masterclass in retro styling,” a.k.a the Tor Summit.

Just this May, the brand also revisited its mega-successful Speedgoat 2 with a stitch-for-stitch remake of the original 2017 release and created a new super-shoe style version of the oldest sneaker in the brand’s lineup in the form of the new Mafate X.

A “gull/pale dusk” version of the Mafate Three2 Grid JP is exclusive to EMEA markets (a.k.a. Europe, the Middle East and Africa.)

But the brand’s newest compelling release in the space isn’t a throwback. Instead, it’s an exclusive twist on one of the quirkiest shoes in Hoka’s lineup – the Mafate Three2.

The strange name nods to the fact that the Three2 is a blend of the Mafate Speed 2’s cushy bottom and the Mafate 3’s upper.

The newly released Mafate Three2 Grid JP adds a few new design elements to the strange hybrid trail lifestyle shoe, as well as an element of exclusivity that’s bound to fuel collecting hype.

It All Blends Together

A man wearing a pair of Hoka Mafate Three2 Grid JP in "Raw Linen / Sand" sitting down on a wooden bench.

You could say the new Mafate Three2 Grid JP now qualifies as a blend of a blend.

That’s because it’s inspired aesthetically by a Japanese market riff on the Tor Ultra Low known as the Tor Ultra Low JP.

Design-wise, the biggest differences between it an the original Mafate Three2 are all aesthetic.

A pair of Hoka Mafate Three2 Grid JP in "Raw Linen / Sand" sitting next to a pair of Hoka insoles. — For true Hoka fans, the original Hoka One One logo will surely be one of the stand-out design details of the Mafate Three2 Grid JP.

The complete outline of the brand’s OG, Hoka One One branding, which was officially shortened to just “Hoka” at the end of 2021, is one throwback detail that’s bound to please long-time brand fans.

A pair of Hoka Mafate Three2 Grid JP in "Gull / Pale Dusk" shown from above placed on a wooden bench.

The old-school vibes continue to the inside of the shoe where the brand’s original logo can be spotted printed on the insoles in a nod to the theme of “hidden energy” according to Hypebeast.

Masters of Monochrome

A person wearing high olive green ankle socks wearing a pair of Hoka Mafate Three2 Grid JP in "Yuzu / Cardamom" walking on trail shown from the knees down. — The nearly neon yellow “Yuzu / Cardamom” version is exclusive to the U.S. market.

Unlike the current standard Mafate Three2 lineup, which is distinguished by a mix of bold color combinations with contrasting outsole, the Mafate Three2 Grid JP leans heavily on monochromatic aesthetics.

Three of Hoka Mafate Three2 Grid JP shoes in different colors stacked vertically to show the sneaker's sole designs. — Unlike the standard Mafate Three2, the Mafate Three2 Grid JP leans into a monochromatic look.

Almost every version features a single shaded upper color matched to the outsole, resulting in a more cohesive, natural look.

A Shoe for Every Region

A pair of Hoka Mafate Three2 Grid JP in "antique olive and eucalyptus" hanging from a branch in a wooden background. — Japan gets an “antique olive and eucalyptus” version that feels heavily inspired by military and hunting aesthetics.

Regional distinctions add an extra layer of exclusivity to the Mafate Three2 Grid JP, which seems destined to make the trail shoe a popular listing on various sneaker resale sites soon.

Japan gets an “antique olive and eucalyptus” version that feels heavily inspired by military and hunting aesthetics.

The nearly neon yellow “yuzu/cardamom” version, exclusive to the U.S., is pretty much at the opposite end of the tonal spectrum.

In between those two options sits the “raw linen/sand” edition exclusive to the broader Asia market, as well as a “gull/pale dusk” version for the EMEA markets (a.k.a. Europe, the Middle East and Africa.)

Pricing and Availability

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According to an Instagram post on Hoka’s Japanese regional account, every version of the trail shoe will go on sale starting June 13th. We don’t have links yet to the official retail product listings.

The same post also notes that the Japanese market will also receive limited runs of the other regions’ colors in addition to the country’s exclusive Olive / Eucalyptus option. So maybe that’s the best place to fly for anyone who has to collect them all.

Right now, Atmos-Tokyo already has details and listings up for each shoe, with a retail price of 29,700 yen or ~$205.

About the Author: Ben Bowers is the Co-Founder and Chief Content Officer of Gear Patrol. Throughout his tenure in media, Ben has written and reported on everything from consumer tech to whiskey, watches, cars, camping, and personal style. These days, he gets to write less than he’d like to.