Hoka Rincon
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 26, 2019
25 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Ghost 11
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 3/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
HOKA Rincon
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 7.4 oz · 5mm drop · 33/28mm stack
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The HOKA Rincon 2 replaced it
How it ranks
The HOKA Rincon is one of the strongest daily trainers in our data. Cushioning and value are its strongest sub-ratings. Durability scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating rests on 24 runner reviews and 4 other rated shoes in the Rincon product line.
Excellent
Confidence
How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence will score low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.
Confidence
94/100
What runners say
“The toe box is wider than most and provides plenty of room for toes to splay and push off.”
“The outsole started to wear down very quickly (noticeable wear at 75 miles).”
“Only got about 250 miles (1 month) out of the shoes before the soles started to peel.”
“These won't last much more than 250 miles.”
“The toe box had been too narrow and caused pain in my toes, feeling too bunched up.”
“The heel cup locks in the heel pretty effectively with little or no slippage.”
“The Rincon is even better than the Clifton 3 in that it is (at least feels) lighter and is more responsive.”
“The Rincon checks off all the boxes, lightweight, cushioned yet firm, just enough support and the price is right.”
“You get that Hoka cushioning we all love with enough speed on it to use it for any type of workout!”
“The upper is very comfortable and fits snuggly without any pressure points.”
Prefer this shoe over another
71% 17/24
Where to buy
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
Pros
- At 7.4 oz, reviewers find it light and still well cushioned.
- Reviewers use it for easy long runs and faster workouts alike.
- It lists at $115, and five reviewers call it affordable.
Cons
- Several reviewers report outsole wear or peeling around 250 miles, and durability is the weakest dimension at 4.0 out of 5.
- Two reviewers find the toe box narrow and low in volume, one warning off orthotic wearers.
- Three reviewers find it soft or mushy when they try to run fast.
Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
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Better Shoes Rating
Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the HOKA Rincon
Each dot is one version of the Rincon, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Release year
Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 7.4 oz
- Release
- 2019 Q2
- MSRP
- $115
- Stack Height
- 33mm heel - 28mm toe
- Drop Height
- 5mm
Runner reviews
Lightweight, cushion & affordable
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 20, 2019
18 mpw came from the New Balance Fresh Foam Beacon
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
Hoka Rincon
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 11, 2019
45 mpw training for a half marathon came from the HOKA Clifton 5
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
Hoka Rincon
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 11, 2019
45 mpw came from the HOKA Clifton 5
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
Hoka Rincon
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 11, 2019
45 mpw came from the HOKA Clifton 5
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
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