HOKA Tracer
Every version of the Tracer 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 Tracer scores above 17% of the lines we track.
HOKA Tracer vs. Other Shoes
Each dot is one rated shoe: the Tracer in gold, all other shoes in gray.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Tracer, 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 Tracer | 2017 | 6.7 oz | 4mm drop | 64 | -6 | 6 | $130 MSRP |
| HOKA Tracer 2 | 2017 | 6.9 oz | 4mm drop | 69 | — | 6 | $130 MSRP |
2 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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HOKA
Tracer64 Below average Below average · 6 reviews · Confidence 71/100
v1 (2017) · Racing · Neutral · 6.7 oz · 4mm drop
Three reviewers call it responsive and use it for workouts and road races.
Durability 61MSRP $130
Overall64Cushioning85Comfort68Appearance65Value65Durability61Confidence71Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Three reviewers call it responsive and use it for workouts and road races.
At 7.0 oz with a 4mm drop.
One reviewer raced marathons in it for about a year without blisters.
Cons
Two reviewers see the outsole tread wear out early, one of them with a hole worn into the forefoot foam by 300 miles.
One reviewer finds it stiff until broken in, and another finds the fit slightly narrow.
The Tracer 2 after it scores 68 on six reviews.
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HOKA
Tracer 269 Below average Below average · 6 reviews · Confidence 59/100
v2 (2017) · Racing · Neutral · 6.9 oz · 4mm drop
Two reviewers describe the cushioning as firm and responsive, with plenty of bounce.
Durability 57MSRP $130
Overall69Cushioning86Comfort77Appearance57Durability57Value55Confidence59Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Two reviewers describe the cushioning as firm and responsive, with plenty of bounce.
At 7.6 oz reviewers find it light for the amount of cushioning underneath.
Reviewers use it for track work, longer workouts and half marathons.
Cons
Two reviewers report early wear, one seeing the midsole go mushy by 250 miles and one the outsole wearing at 60.
Reviewers disagree on the fit, one finding it big and sloppy around the midfoot and another finding it narrow.
One reviewer raced a marathon in it, and found it hard enough on the legs by the last 10K to prefer something softer.
