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HOKA Speed Instinct

Every version of the Speed Instinct we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.

Speed Instinct
63/100
vs. Average
-14

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.

Rating

Release year

See our analysis of whether a new version is usually as good as the one it replaces.

HOKA Speed Instinct versions with ratings, specs and prices
Version Released Weight Stack Score Change Reviews Price
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.

  1. HOKA

    Speed Instinct 1

    62 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.

    Speed Instinct 1
    Durability 59
    Overall
    62
    Cushioning
    79
    Comfort
    72
    Durability
    59
    Appearance
    58
    Value
    53
    Confidence
    6

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    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.

  2. HOKA

    Speed Instinct 2

    64 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.

    Speed Instinct 2
    Durability 65

    MSRP $130

    Overall
    64
    Cushioning
    73
    Durability
    65
    Comfort
    65
    Appearance
    59
    Value
    53
    Confidence
    3

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    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.