Academy is introducing five Hoka styles in select stores and online at Academy.com
KATY, Texas, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports + Outdoors ("Academy") (Nasdaq: ASO), a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, announced today it is launching Hoka performance running shoes in 15 stores across Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, and Texas and online at Academy.com in early October. With men's, women's and kids' styles available, including the Arahi 9, Challenger 8, Clifton 11, Rincon 5, and Torrent 5, Academy is fueling fun for the whole family.
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