EPISODE · May 27, 2022 · 1H 51M
091 | Jean-Luc Diard, Founder of Hoka
from The Drop · host Believe in the Run
Sometimes we talk to legends, and today is one of those days. Jean-Luc Diard's résumé speaks for itself– former CEO of Salomon, developer of the modern parabolic ski and modern golf driver, and oh yeah– he founded a little company called Hoka. Currently, he's the head of Deckers X Lab, the innovation arm for Hoka, Ugg, Teva, and Sanuk, producing some of the most comfortable shoes we've ever worn. We talk about all of this and more in a conversation for the ages. Check out Deckers X Lab: https://deckersxlab.com/ This episode is sponsored by Inside Tracker, which helps you optimize your body and running, using science and technology to deliver ultra-personalized guidance for your training and health. Drop listeners save 20% on any product (no code necessary): https://www.insidetracker.com/dropin
What this episode covers
Sometimes we talk to legends, and today is one of those days. Jean-Luc Diard's résumé speaks for itself– former CEO of Salomon, developer of the modern parabolic ski and modern golf driver, and oh yeah– he founded a little company called Hoka. Currently, he's the head of Deckers X Lab, the innovation arm for Hoka, Ugg, Teva, and Sanuk, producing some of the most comfortable shoes we've ever worn. We talk about all of this and more in a conversation for the ages. Check out Deckers X Lab: https://deckersxlab.com/ This episode is sponsored by Inside Tracker, which helps you optimize your body and running, using science and technology to deliver ultra-personalized guidance for your training and health. Drop listeners save 20% on any product (no code necessary): https://www.insidetracker.com/dropin
NOW PLAYING
091 | Jean-Luc Diard, Founder of Hoka
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
Dec 5, 2025 ·50m
Oct 9, 2025 ·33m
Oct 3, 2025 ·40m
Sep 11, 2025 ·31m
Aug 27, 2025 ·39m
Aug 18, 2025 ·54m