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Hupana

Hupana
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Below average (65/100)

Shoe details

Weight
8.2 oz
Release
2017 Q3
MSRP
$115
Drop Height
5mm

Ratings & Reviews

Below average (65/100)

Better than about 18% of shoes

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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This score rates worse than 82% of shoes.

Our ratings use detailed reviews from knowledgeable runners, ratings for shoes in the same product line, and reliable product information from trusted retailers.

Rating breakdown

Better Shoes score out of 100. Shading shows the expected rating range.
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Rankings combine runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, direct comparisons to other shoes, related product-line performance, and trusted external ratings.

The darker band shows the central score range. The lighter band shows a wider range of reasonable outcomes. More reviews for this shoe usually narrow both bands.

Overall

Below average (65/100)

Overall ranking

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

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Below average (65/100)

Rank

Ranks above 18% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the score range we think is most likely.

Cushioning

Above average (88/100)

Cushioning ranking

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

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Above average (88/100)

Rank

Ranks above 83% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the score range we think is most likely.

Appearance

Good (74/100)

Appearance ranking

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

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Good (74/100)

Rank

Ranks above 46% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Comfort

Good (71/100)

Comfort ranking

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Estimate

Good (71/100)

Rank

Ranks above 38% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Value

Below average (65/100)

Value ranking

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

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Below average (65/100)

Rank

Ranks above 20% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Durability

Below average (62/100)

Durability ranking

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Estimate

Below average (62/100)

Rank

Ranks above 14% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the score range we think is most likely.

50%

2/4

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

All Running Shoes

Worse than 82% of 2,532 running shoes ranked.

Below average (65/100)

Daily Trainers

Worse than 80% of 1,849 daily trainers ranked.

20%

HOKA

Worse than 91% of 134 HOKA shoes ranked.

9%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated above average on cushioning.

Cons

  • Rated below average overall.
  • Rated below average on comfort.
  • Rated below average on durability.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

HOKA Hupana
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Hupana
Hupana 2
Clifton 9
Current shoe
Reference shoe
Newest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.2 oz M
8.2 oz M
8.5 oz M
Stack
—
—
40/35mm
Drop
5mm
5mm
5mm
Release
2017 Q3
2017 Q3
2023 Q1 Newest
MSRP
$115
$115
$165
Best price
—
—
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Bottom tier (18%)
—
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Below average (38%)
—
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Very good (83%)
—
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (14%)
—
Very good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Average (46%)
—
Very good (82%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (20%)
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Good (74%) Best value
Specific shoe

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Reader Ratings

7 reader ratings

Review a shoe

Showing 1–5 of 6 written reviews

Current Favorite Trainer

Anonymous runner · Dec 29, 2019

4/5

Overall

Feels similar to a slightly larger version of Kinvara 5-6, my personal favorite shoe ever. Comfy and cushioned for slower running, responsive to get down to low 6s and under. I use flats for faster work, so can't really comment on that.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Hoka One One Hupana

Anonymous runner · Jul 3, 2019

4/5

Overall

After moving to these shoes to help resolve some injury issues, I can unequivocally say that these are the best for my specific use case (Plantar). While the shoes don't last as long as some, likely due to their over-reliance on foam-rubber cores, the comfort, lightness and road-feel are impressive to say the least. I'm now on my 4th pair of this model and have branched out into Hoka's trail shoes.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Great shoe

Anonymous runner · Jul 2, 2019

5/5

Overall

Have run Hoka shoes for the last 4 pairs. Great shoe!
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

700 miles strong

Pfandistner · Nov 4, 2018

4/5

Overall

This shoe is marketed as a hybrid running/casual shoe, which is a bit silly to me, because this shoe is uglier than the average running shoe. However, they have an awesome r-bound midsole which is very bouncy, durable enough to forego a rubber outsole, and has maintained solid rebound for over 700 miles. Traction is okay as a result. The upper is comfy and simple, knit material with no overlays. These are great, simple running shoes, not recommended for style points.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
5/5

Break them in

nj800 · Feb 8, 2018

4/5

Overall

Shoes were uninspiring for the first 60 miles and a crease in the knit gave me a blister on my pinky toe, but they broken in around 60 miles and turned into a very enjoyable pair of mildly cushioned mileage trainers
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5