Since 2014, a new brand in the fitness fashion industry has obtained substantial popularity. The company, Outdoor Voices (OV),  is a retail brand that designs aesthetic clothing with comfort for an active life. According to their mission statement, OV creates products for Recreationalists, people who find joy in exploration and adventure. In addition to their goal to promote an active life, OV emphasized their dedication to the preservation of the environment and human rights in their mission statement. Although the company’s clothes are fashionable, reasonably priced, and adaptable to any activity, it is their shoes that have given the company a running start. 

As a customer of OV myself, I purchased the Men’s HOKA x OV Clifton shoes in January of 2020. Although the shoes are functionally designed as a HOKA product, OV has revolutionized the exterior appearance of the HOKAs. When you purchase a HOKA x OV Clifton shoe, you can be assured that you will get both the quality and durability of the HOKA shoe and the trendy and attractive design of the OV brand. 

Since January I have found my Men’s HOKA x OV shoes in the color Midnight Navy to be fashionable, durable, and comfortable. As someone who needs strong arch and ankle support, the sturdy material of the OV shoes ensure that my feet stay protected and comfortable all day. In fact, after wearing the shoes almost daily for the past two months, the durability and support of the product has not reduced at all. Although the shoes were designed for running and other high intensity workouts, they can be used for any type of activity. For instance, when I went to a camp retreat, I felt comfortable and supported in my OVs as I backpacked, hiked, and rock climbed. 

While the OVs have a clean design, it should be noted that the soles of the shoes are around one and a half inches thick. However, the thick soles contribute to the overall sturdy and attractive design of the OVs, and the padded soles provide extra comfort during physical activity. 

As of March 2, 2020, the OV shoe collection has two options for men and one option for women. 

In the men’s collection, the two shoe options are the HOKA x OV Clifton line and the Moab 2 Mid Waterproof. The HOKA x OV collection includes three color options: Tarmac (black), Midnight Navy, and Cloud (white). Across the whole HOKA x OV collection, the shoes have a base price of $140.00, and it should be noted that free shipping is available on the OV website for any purchase over $50.00. In regards to three colors, both Tarmac and Midnight Navy can be bought in Men’s US sizes 7-14 while Cloud is sold in Men’s US sizes 8-13. 

Although all three shoes are well designed and comfortable, I have only had experience with the Midnight Navy. On the OV website the Midnight Navy shoes have a five star average rating over 23 public reviews. 

In addition to the HOKA x OV collection, the men’s department also includes the Moab 2 Mid Waterproof hiking shoe. The shoe comes in one color, Galapagos Green, and once again OV has applied their design skills to create a good looking boot for outdoor activity. If you are interested in purchasing the boot, it is valued at $130.00 and is available in Men’s US sizes 7-13.

In regards to the women’s shoe collection, the collection includes two color options from the women’s HOKA x OV Clifton line. In addition to the Cloud color, the women’s light also has mist, a light blue that resembles the color of ice. The Cloud color is available in women’s US sizes 6-11 and the mist shoes can be purchased in women’s US sizes 5-11. Although the colors may be different, the women’s HOKA x OV shoes have the same base design, comfortability, sustainability, and price. 

As a customer of OV, I strongly recommend the HOKA x OV collection. As a whole, the line combines sustainable quality with a trendy and attractive appearance. If you do order any Outdoor Voices products, unless specifically stated, they can either be shipped to your mail location or picked up in a store near you. 

As written on the OV website, purchase your OV shoes today and have fun Doing Things.