The HOKA Mach X Caged fuses raw performance with a futuristic aesthetic.

A flow-molded upper sits inside an internal TPU cage with transparent mesh inserts, while sculpted heel elements and reflective hits enhance its bold silhouette.

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A highly responsive PEBA foam midsole paired with an energy-returning Pebax plate delivers an explosive ride, further enhanced by the Early Stage MetaRocker for smooth, propulsive forward motion.

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A sticky rubber outsole ensures maximum traction for a secure grip.

For the accompanying campaign, HOKA and HHV teamed up with Berlin-based artist and runner Claudia Gillies, who lined up for the Berlin Marathon just days after the shoot.

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Her work is defined by bold colors, shifting forms and a visual language that changes depending on perspective.

The same sense of movement also informs her running: during training, Claudia absorbs impressions from her surroundings — color gradients, textures, patterns and symmetries — which later find their way onto the canvas. In her practice, rhythm becomes stimulus, and motion turns into paint.

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The interplay of art and sport comes through clearly in the campaign. Photos and a short accompanying documentary (shown at the end of this article) portray Claudia in her Berlin studio, moving between canvases and training sessions.

The result is a vivid depiction of how body and space, speed and expression enter into creative dialogue.

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Here, the MACH X CAGED becomes more than just a running shoe; it becomes part of a creative process that pushes boundaries and opens up new perspectives.

In collaboration with HHV, the result is a project that seamlessly merges performance and artistic expression.

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The HOKA Mach X Caged is already available in Pea Green/Hoka Citrus and Black/Midnight Blue at HHV.

More about Claudia Gillies and her work can be found at claudiagillies.de

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