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HOKA Vanquish

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

Vanquish
68/100
vs. Average
-9

The score is the median Better Shoes Rating of the line's shoes, out of 100. The average product line scores 76, and the Vanquish scores above 21% of the lines we track.

Rating by version, oldest first

Each dot is one version of the Vanquish, placed by its rating and release year.

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Release year

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HOKA Vanquish versions with ratings, specs and prices
Version Released Weight Stack Score Change Reviews Price
HOKA Vanquish 2 2017 9.3 oz 37/32mm · 5mm drop 75 +14 1 $170 MSRP
HOKA Vanquish 3 2017 9.8 oz 5mm drop 61 3 $170 MSRP
HOKA Vanquish 2016 11.1 oz (men's) 34/30mm · 4mm drop $170 MSRP

3 shoes

Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.

  1. HOKA

    Vanquish 2

    75 Decent Decent · 1 review · Confidence 16/100

    v2 (2017) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.3 oz · 5mm drop

    A 37mm heel stack and a 5mm drop at 9.8 oz.

    Vanquish 2
    Durability 72

    MSRP $170

    Overall
    75
    Cushioning
    87
    Value
    81
    Comfort
    81
    Durability
    72
    Appearance
    65
    Confidence
    16

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    Pros

    A 37mm heel stack and a 5mm drop at 9.8 oz.

    Cons

    Durability draws 4 out of 5 in the single review so far, the only mark below 5, and that reviewer covers about 10 miles a week.

    The Vanquish 3 after it scores 61 on three reviews.

  2. HOKA

    Vanquish 3

    61 Below average Below average · 3 reviews · Confidence 41/100

    v3 (2017) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.8 oz · 5mm drop

    Durability averages 4.3 out of 5 across three reviews, from runners logging 45 to 60 miles a week.

    Vanquish 3
    Durability 74

    MSRP $170

    Overall
    61
    Cushioning
    77
    Value
    76
    Durability
    74
    Comfort
    69
    Appearance
    58
    Confidence
    41

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    Pros

    Durability averages 4.3 out of 5 across three reviews, from runners logging 45 to 60 miles a week.

    Two reviewers name it their favorite among the Clifton, Ravenna and DS Trainer.

    Cons

    One reviewer finds it firmer, heavier and bulkier than the Clifton 4, and would not use it for a workout or a race.

    Averaging 9.8 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is heavier than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale.

    Cushioning and appearance are the lowest of its dimensions at 3.7 out of 5.

  3. HOKA

    Vanquish

    v1 (2016) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 11.1 oz (men's) · 4mm drop · 34mm stack

    Vanquish

    MSRP $170

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