HOKA has teamed up with boundary-pushing designer Spencer Badu for a collaboration that’s as much about heritage as performance. Making his footwear debut, the Canadian-Ghanaian designer brings his distinct, uniform-inspired aesthetic to the HOKA Elevon X, delivering a sneaker that’s bold, personal, and rooted in movement, both physical and cultural.

Drenched in a vibrant yellow upper, the Spencer Badu Elevon X is more than just a running shoe. It’s a wearable story of diasporic identity, blending high-performance design with deeply meaningful iconography. Cowrie shells—once used as currency on Ghana’s Gold Coast—adorn the shoe, alongside two powerful Adinkra symbols: Fawohodie, representing freedom, and Nyame Dua, symbolizing spiritual growth and divine protection. These details turn the sneaker into a statement piece, connecting the wearer to a deeper sense of self and origin.

As with all Elevon X models, you still get HOKA’s signature cushioning and responsive ride. This sneaker is built for the long haul—whether you’re pounding pavement or navigating personal transformation. Available starting May 15, with a $225 price tag and limited availability, it’s a collector-worthy piece that blurs the line between fashion, function, and cultural storytelling.

This isn’t just a shoe—it’s a journey. Spencer Badu’s first step into footwear is powerful, and it’s exactly the kind of bold, meaningful design today’s generation is hungry for.

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