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| Industry | Sportswear Sports equipment |
|---|---|
| Founder | Nicolas Mermoud Jean-Luc Diard |
Area served
| Worldwide |
| Products | Athletic shoes |
| Website | www.hokaoneone.com |
The company was founded by Nicolas Mermoud and Jean-Luc Diard,[1] both former Salomon employees, in 2010.[2] The shoes are named after the Maori language phrase meaning "flying over the earth".[3] Hoka was purchased on April 1, 2013 by Deckers Outdoor, the parent company for UGG, Teva and other footwear brands[4]
The company sponsors a variety of professional runners, including track and field athletes Leonel Manzano, Nicole Tully, and David Torrence.[5]
References[edit]
- Jump up ^ "Sole Man: The Story Behind Hoka Shoes". Competitor.com. Retrieved 2014-12-30.
- Jump up ^ Megroz, Gordy (December 3, 2013). "The Clown Shoe That's Changing Minimalist Running". Outside. Retrieved April 9, 2016.
- Jump up ^ "The Clown Shoe That's Changing Minimalist Running". Outside magazine. Retrieved 2014-12-31.
- Jump up ^ Metzler, Brian (April 2, 2013). "Sole Man: The Story Behind Hoka Shoes". Running Competitor. Retrieved April 9, 2016 – via Competitor.com.
- Jump up ^ "HOKA ONE ONE Athletes". Retrieved 2016-01-13.
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