HOKA Speed Instinct
Every version of the Speed Instinct we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 75, and the Speed Instinct rates above 11% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Speed Instinct, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
See our analysis of whether a new version is usually as good as the one it replaces.
| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Rating | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| HOKA Speed Instinct 1 | 2018 | — | — | 68 | 0 | 1 | — |
| HOKA Speed Instinct 2 | 2017 | 8.8 oz | 3mm drop | 68 | — | 1 | $130 MSRP |
2 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 29.
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HOKA
Speed Instinct 168 68 Below average Below average Below average 1 review Confidence 0 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v1 (2018) · Daily trainer · Neutral
Its one review so far rates comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5, and the reviewer says the shoe felt great.
Durability 65Overall68Cushioning75Comfort71Durability65Appearance62Value61Confidence0Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Its one review so far rates comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5, and the reviewer says the shoe felt great.
Cons
That reviewer has the upper split around the toe box creases after 60 easy miles and returns the shoe, rating durability and value 1 out of 5.
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HOKA
Speed Instinct 268 68 Below average Below average Below average 1 review Confidence 0 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v2 (2017) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.8 oz · 3mm drop
A 3mm drop, and 8.8 oz averaged across the men's and women's weights.
Durability 68MSRP $130
Overall68Cushioning72Comfort69Durability68Appearance63Value61Confidence0Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
A 3mm drop, and 8.8 oz averaged across the men's and women's weights.
Its one review so far rates durability 4 out of 5, its highest mark.
Cons
One reviewer has their toes go numb over 150 miles and finds the shoe somewhat narrow.
That review rates comfort and value 2 out of 5, and the shoe 3 out of 5 overall.