Joe Biden Dons Hoka Sneakers to 2024 White House Easter Egg Roll
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President Joe Biden, along with first lady Jill Biden, attended the annual Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C. For the occasion, Biden donned the a pair of Hoka sneakers, wearing the brand’s Transport style in an all-black colorway.
Biden has a robust history of comfortable footwear moments. In fact, this is not the first time the President has been spotted in the same Hoka sneakers. On March 13, Biden was seen wearing the same black Transport sneakers while departing from the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C. Additionally, FN has reported on the President after he was seen sporting a pair of Skechers Slip-ins: Ultra Flex 3.0 sneakers earlier this summer, and a pair of On Cloudflow 4 sneakers in July, among others.
This year’s 2024 White House Easter Egg Roll was aligned once again with Jill Biden’s selected theme of “EGGucation.” In addition to a live Easter egg roll, the day’s events included a reading nook, talent show, a field trip to the farm, photo opportunities, snacks and a physical “EGGucation” zone.
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About the Shoes
The Hoka Transport sneaker features a symmetrical cushioned bed that provides extra stability and is recommended by the brand for for hiking and walking. Additionally, the sporty silhouette is adorned with a quick-toggle lace, 360-degrees of reflectivity and a cordura abrasion-resistant textile upper.
Besides Biden, several other celebrities have been seen sporting a pair of the brand’s large selection of footwear styles. From Reese Witherspoon to Olivia Wilde, a plethora of stars have been photographed in Hoka sneakers while out for a run, walking around town or even completing errands.
About the Brand
Founded in 2009 and then shortly acquired by Deckers Brands in 2013, Hoka is a sportswear company that designs some of the most popular running shoes on the market. Always reveling new footwear silhouettes and designs, the brand is a fan-favorite for athletic innovation. Recently, Hoka revealed the Cielo X1 shoe that combines an exaggerated rocker profile with a winged carbon fiber plate for propulsion and stability.
