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Rincon

Rincon
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Exceptional (98/100)

Shoe details

Weight
7.4 oz
Release
2019 Q2
MSRP
$115
Stack Height
33mm heel - 28mm toe
Drop Height
5mm

Ratings & Reviews

Exceptional (98/100)

Better than about 98% of shoes

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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This score rates better than 98% of shoes.

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Rating breakdown

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Overall

Exceptional (98/100)

Overall ranking

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Exceptional (98/100)

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Ranks above 98% of shoes

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Cushioning

Exceptional (98/100)

Cushioning ranking

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Exceptional (98/100)

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Comfort

Above average (90/100)

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Above average (90/100)

Rank

Ranks above 87% of shoes

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Value

Above average (86/100)

Value ranking

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Above average (86/100)

Rank

Ranks above 80% of shoes

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Appearance

Good (75/100)

Appearance ranking

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Good (75/100)

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Durability

Good (66/100)

Durability ranking

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Good (66/100)

Rank

Ranks above 25% of shoes

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71%

17/24

Prefer this shoe over another.

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

All Running Shoes

Better than 98% of 2,532 running shoes ranked.

Exceptional (98/100)

Daily Trainers

Better than 98% of 1,849 daily trainers ranked.

98%

HOKA

Better than 92% of 134 HOKA shoes ranked.

92%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Most reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.
  • Reviewers rate this shoe better than the most recent version of this shoe.
  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes on comfort.
  • Rated among the top 5% of shoes on cushioning.

Cons

  • Rated below average overall.
  • Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes on durability.

Compared to other shoes

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Current shoe
Lightest / Best value
Newest / Lowest price
Best overall / Best comfort / Best cushioning
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
7.4 oz M Lightest
8.3 oz M
8.5 oz M
Stack
33/28mm
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40/35mm
Drop
5mm
—
5mm
Release
2019 Q2
2024 Q3 Newest
2023 Q1
MSRP
$115
—
$165
Best price
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$124.99 Lowest price
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Exceptional (98%)
Very good (83%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Very good (87%)
Average (54%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Exceptional (97%)
Excellent (92%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Below average (25%)
Below average (29%)
Good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Average (50%)
Average (46%)
Very good (81%) Best appearance
Value
Very good (80%) Best value
Above average (66%)
Good (74%)
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Reader Ratings

24 reader ratings

Review a shoe

Showing 1–5 of 23 written reviews

Comfortable but nothing special

Anonymous runner · Feb 8, 2021

4/5

Overall

This is my first HOKA and while I don't regret this purchase, I was not blown away. The upper is very comfortable and fits snuggly without any pressure points. The shoes feel light underfoot and I enjoyed running easy (7:30-6:30) in them though they never felt quick enough to do workouts in. My main complaint is durability-- the outsole started to wear down very quickly (noticeable wear at 75 miles) and I'm struggling to get 300 miles out of them. I am usually willing to trade off durability for cushion or speed but compared to the other, more versatile, lightweight trainers I've had in my rotation (New Balance Beacon v. 2, Nike Epic React 2, Sketchers Razor 3) these felt underwhelming. I'd recommend these as an easy run shoe for anyone doing most of their mileage on dirt roads (they feel great on soft surfaces) but only if they were on sale.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
4/5

Good shoe, not very durable

Chesterfromthewatchcompany · Jan 28, 2020

4/5

Overall

Very good shoe- cushioned but still springy enough for faster efforts. Only got about 250 miles (1 month) out of the shoes before the soles started to peel, but I didn't feel any noticeable difference in the feel of the shoe until about 350 miles.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
2/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
3/5

a lighter & faster, but still well-cushioned Hoka

Anonymous runner · Jan 25, 2020

5/5

Overall

this is a very good race day or fast workout shoe. still plenty of cushion, but not the 'cloud' effect that some Hoka models provide. runs a bit more narrow and longer compared to other Hoka models. insole is not removable. and given the fairly low volume in the mid- and fore-foot don't think this shoe would work for orthotic wearers.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Hoka One One Rincon: Long Distance Trainer

Anonymous runner · Jan 20, 2020

4/5

Overall

The good: Rincon has pretty good cushioning, which improved with a cushioned orthodic insert. I used the Lynco L805M, which greatly improved the ride. I had originally used a Superset Carbon insert, but that provided too much rigidity for me and I wanted more cushioning for longer runs. The shoe is flexible but stable and provides a smooth ride. The fit is true, but i went up one half size due to the orthodic. The toe box is wider than most and provides plenty of room for toes to splay and push off. The heel cup locks in the heel pretty effectively with little or no slippage. For me, the 5mm drop is about ideal, as the zero drop tended to aggravate my calfs, and much higher than 5mm affected my foot strike. These are my go-to mid distance shoes (8-15 miles). The bad: These won't last much more than 250 miles, which overall is about average, I suppose, but I was hoping for more. The color options are not great, but there are six different to choose from. Ugly shoes rule anyway, so that's hardly a negative. I went with the Teal/Lime Sherbet. Overall: At $115 retail, I like these better than the more expensive Hoka Carbon X. These are a solid shoe for mid to high distance training. I will likely buy another pair before they change things up for next year.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Light weight comfortable trainer

Anonymous runner · Jan 14, 2020

4/5

Overall

This shoe has been awesome for moderate to fast paced days (fartleks or long runs). Very comfortable and light weight shoe with a slick upper design. Over time, I noticed that the toe box had been too narrow and caused pain in my toes, feeing too bunched up. I recently have gone wide in Hoka’s but wished they already had more room. Overall, solid shoe for daily training, just need a bit more room for the toes.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5