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HOKA Vanquish

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

Vanquish
68Below average
vs. Median Line
-7

The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 75, and the Vanquish rates above 11% 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.

Rating

Release year

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

HOKA Vanquish versions with ratings, specs and prices
Version Released Weight Stack Rating Change Reviews Price
HOKA Vanquish 2 2017 9.3 oz 37/32mm stack · 5mm drop 72 +8 1 $170 MSRP
HOKA Vanquish 3 2017 9.8 oz 37/32mm stack · 5mm drop 64 — 3 $170 MSRP
HOKA Vanquish 2016 11.1 oz (men's) 34/30mm stack · 4mm drop — — — $170 MSRP

3 shoes

Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 29.

  1. HOKA

    Vanquish 2

    72 Decent Decent 1 review Confidence 1 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.

    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
    72
    Cushioning
    79
    Value
    78
    Comfort
    76
    Durability
    72
    Appearance
    66
    Confidence
    1

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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

    64 Below average Below average 3 reviews Confidence 2 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.

    v3 (2017) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.8 oz · 37mm stack · 5mm drop

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

    Vanquish 3
    Durability 73

    MSRP $170

    Overall
    64
    Value
    75
    Cushioning
    74
    Durability
    73
    Comfort
    69
    Appearance
    61
    Confidence
    2

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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 for 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) · 34mm stack · 4mm drop

    Vanquish

    MSRP $170

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