Kolroy Review : Haven x Hoka Stinson GTX, the pair that wasn’t afraid of water...

After Village PM, it’s Haven’s turn to drop their latest collaboration with Hoka, this time on what is originally one of the brand’s classic models, the Stinson Evo. I actually have a reissue of the OG pair from back in the day.

An important detail : this one’s Gore-Tex, which means you can really go anywhere without worrying about getting your feet wet. We even tested it to see how well it holds up, and indeed, dry feet guaranteed !

I was already convinced just from the photos, but when I opened the box, I was genuinely won over by the colorway, it makes all the difference. To be honest, the Stinson has never been my favorite Hoka model, but I think Haven managed to make it stand out with their unique approach, especially compared to the recent Stinson Evo releases.

Personally, I tried them on with green pants, and the color combo immediately clicked for me. The sole is super thick, like many Hokas, and they’re really comfortable, even though I feel slightly less comfy in this pair compared to my other Stinson that isn’t Gore-Tex. Maybe I just need to break them in a bit more or perhaps the stiffness of the GTX material explains it.

Between the latest collab with Asics on the Gel-Nimbus 10.1 and this new one with Hoka, Haven is on a really good run !

And for those who care about the details, especially the box, I have to say I prefer the special Hoka collab boxes, they’re way nicer than the standard ones.

If you’ve got the pair too, don’t hesitate to share your thoughts !