HOKA Speed Instinct
Every version of the Speed Instinct we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The score is the median Better Shoes Rating of the line's shoes, out of 100. The average product line scores 76, and the Speed Instinct scores 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 | Score | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| HOKA Speed Instinct 1 | 2018 | — | — | 62 | -2 | 1 | — |
| HOKA Speed Instinct 2 | 2017 | 8.8 oz | 3mm drop | 64 | — | 1 | $130 MSRP |
2 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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HOKA
Speed Instinct 162 Below average Below average · 1 review · Confidence 6/100
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 59Overall62Cushioning79Comfort72Durability59Appearance58Value53Confidence6Buy 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 264 Below average Below average · 1 review · Confidence 3/100
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 65MSRP $130
Overall64Cushioning73Durability65Comfort65Appearance59Value53Confidence3Buy 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.