HOKA Torrent
Every version of the Torrent 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 Torrent scores above 14% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Torrent, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
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| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Score | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| HOKA Torrent 5 In stock | 2026 | — | — | 67 | 0 | — | — |
| HOKA Torrent 4 | 2024 | 8.1 oz | — | 68 | +3 | — | $130 MSRP |
| HOKA Torrent 3 | 2023 | 8.6 oz | 31/26mm · 5mm drop | 65 | +2 | — | — |
| HOKA Torrent 2 | 2020 | 8.6 oz | 31/26mm · 5mm drop | 63 | +2 | 1 | — |
| HOKA Torrent | 2018 | 8.2 oz | 5mm drop | 61 | — | 6 | $120 MSRP |
5 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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HOKA
Torrent 567 Below average Below average · Confidence 1/100
v5 (2026) · Trail · Neutral
Each Torrent scores a little higher here than the one before it, from 60 for the original up to 68 for the Torrent 4.
Overall67Confidence1Buy it now
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Pros
Each Torrent scores a little higher here than the one before it, from 60 for the original up to 68 for the Torrent 4.
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HOKA
Torrent 468 Below average Below average · Confidence 4/100
v4 (2024) · Trail · Neutral · 8.1 oz
It lists at $130, well below the $170 median for trail shoes on sale.
MSRP $130
Overall68Confidence4Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
It lists at $130, well below the $170 median for trail shoes on sale.
At 8.7 oz in the men's and 7.5 oz in the women's it is below the 8.9 oz median for trail shoes on sale.
Cons
The Torrent 5 arrives in 2026, so this is no longer the current version.
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HOKA
Torrent 365 Below average Below average · 1 review · Confidence 2/100
v3 (2023) · Trail · Neutral · 8.6 oz · 5mm drop
Averaging 8.6 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is lighter than the 8.9 oz median for trail shoes on sale, with a 31mm heel stack.
Durability 66Overall65Cushioning70Durability66Value65Comfort61Appearance58Confidence2Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Averaging 8.6 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is lighter than the 8.9 oz median for trail shoes on sale, with a 31mm heel stack.
The outsole has 4mm multidirectional lugs in sticky rubber.
Its one reviewer rates cushioning 5 out of 5.
Cons
Its one reviewer rates durability and appearance 3 out of 5, their lowest marks.
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HOKA
Torrent 263 Below average Below average · 2 reviews · Confidence 12/100
v2 (2020) · Trail · Neutral · 8.6 oz · 5mm drop · 31mm stack
One reviewer calls it light and responsive with good ground connection.
Durability 70Overall63Durability70Value69Appearance64Cushioning62Comfort61Confidence12Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
One reviewer calls it light and responsive with good ground connection.
Averaging 8.6 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is lighter than the 8.9 oz median for trail shoes on sale.
Every rated Torrent scores between 60 and 69.
Cons
One reviewer loves the grip for the first 150 miles and then finds durability goes quickly, rating it 2 out of 5.
Cushioning averages 3.0 out of 5 across two reviews, the lowest of its dimensions.
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HOKA
Torrent61 Below average Below average · 8 reviews · Confidence 72/100
v1 (2018) · Trail · Neutral · 8.2 oz · 5mm drop
Three reviewers praise the traction on rocky, muddy and hard-packed trail.
Durability 74MSRP $120
Overall61Durability74Cushioning62Comfort59Appearance59Value59Confidence72Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Three reviewers praise the traction on rocky, muddy and hard-packed trail.
Averaging 8.2 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is lighter than the 8.9 oz median for trail shoes on sale, and two reviewers call it light.
Comfort averages 4.3 out of 5 across eight reviews.
Cons
One reviewer has the upper fall apart at the ball of the foot after 200 to 300 miles.
One reviewer says it is not very durable at high mileage, against another who averaged 850 miles from each of three pairs.
One reviewer needs 30 miles to break it in and would choose something else beyond a trail 10K.
