RECCO, a global leader in rescue technology, announces a brand partnership with HOKA, one of the world’s leaders in performance footwear and apparel. With the release of the Mafate X Hike, HOKA becomes the latest brand to integrate RECCO reflectors into its gear, joining a family of 150+ brand partners.
The Mafate X Hike marks HOKA’s first product equipped with RECCO reflectors, a significant milestone partnering two brands who are leaders in their respective spaces. RECCO reflectors, which make users searchable to professional rescuers, adds an additional safeguard for adventurers.
The Mafate X is designed for long haul adventures and brings unparalleled comfort, stability, and performance to the trail. Whether they choose to explore long distances or take hiking to a new extreme, the RECCO reflector allows the wearer to be searchable in remote wilderness. With a neoprene collar and burrito tongue, this shoe protects and secures the foot from any debris while on the move.
RECCO reflectors are found across a range of outdoor products, across all seasons. The RECCO system is used by 900+ ski patrols and mountain rescue organizations in 32 countries. The system can be deployed in the event a person is missing or injured outdoors, helping that person to be located more quickly. The RECCO system has been growing in recent years, expanding utilization from winter searches to all-season use for locating lost hikers, mountain bikers and trail runners.
“We’re thrilled to partner with HOKA, a brand that continues to redefine the future of running and hiking footwear, as this collaboration emphasizes searchability while empowering athletes to push further with performance in every step,” said Fredrik Steinwall, CEO at RECCO. “By integrating RECCO technology, Hoka joins a growing global network of industry leaders dedicated to making adventurers more searchable outdoors.”
RECCO technology is a global standard used for search-and-rescue and avalanche burial detection. Search and Rescue professionals are able to utilize RECCO technology to search for people year-round, with both the RECCO Handheld Detector and the RECCO SAR Helicopter Detector. The RECCO network continues to grow globally with new placements every year, the most recent being Newfoundland, Canada and Nepal earlier this year.
The shoe is available in stores now. This is an exciting time for RECCO as the system continues to grow in Europe, North America and Nepal, enabling faster accessibility of advanced rescue technology across the globe.
About HOKA®
HOKA® is one of the fastest-growing performance footwear and apparel brands in history. Conceived in the mountains, HOKA footwear delivers an unprecedented combination of enhanced cushioning and support for a uniquely smooth ride. Every day, HOKA pushes the innovation and design of its footwear and apparel by teaming up with a deep roster of world champions, taste makers and everyday athletes. From finish lines to everyday life, HOKA fans love the brand for its bold and unexpected approach, and its belief in the power of humanity to create change for a better world. HOKA empowers a world of athletes to fly over the earth. For more information, visit HOKA.com or follow @HOKA. #FlyHumanFly
About RECCO
RECCO® advanced rescue technology makes outdoor enthusiasts searchable to rescuers in case of an avalanche accident or when lost in the outdoors. The technology builds on a two-part radar system. Rescuers carry RECCO® detectors that send out search signals which are echoed by RECCO® reflectors, carried by the user. RECCO® detectors are used worldwide at more than 900 ski resorts and mountain rescue organizations in 32 countries. RECCO® reflectors are integrated into select apparel, helmets, protection gear and boots manufactured by more than 150 leading outdoor brands. RECCO AB was founded in 1983 in Sweden and is owned by its founder Magnus Granhed and the publicly traded investment company Traction AB (listed on OMX Nordic Exchange Stockholm). More info at recco.com.
