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Speed Instinct 2

Speed Instinct 2
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Shoe details

Weight
9.5 oz
Release
2017 Q3
MSRP
$130
Drop Height
3mm

Ratings & Reviews

Below average (62/100)

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Overall

Below average (62/100)

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Below average (62/100)

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Cushioning

Good (73/100)

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Good (73/100)

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Comfort

Good (69/100)

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Good (69/100)

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Durability

Good (65/100)

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Good (65/100)

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Appearance

Below average (58/100)

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Below average (58/100)

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Value

Below average (56/100)

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Below average (56/100)

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1/2

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HOKA Speed Instinct 2
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HOKA Clifton 9
Speed Instinct 2
Speed Instinct 1
Clifton 9
Current shoe
Reference shoe
Newest
Lightest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
9.5 oz M
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8.5 oz M Lightest
Stack
—
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40/35mm
Drop
3mm
—
5mm
Release
2017 Q3
2025 Newest
2023 Q1
MSRP
$130 Lower MSRP
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$165
Best price
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—
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Bottom tier (12%)
Bottom tier (11%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Below average (24%)
Average (50%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Below average (34%)
Average (58%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (17%)
Bottom tier (8%)
Very good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (5%)
Bottom tier (6%)
Very good (82%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (4%)
Bottom tier (3%)
Good (74%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

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Pretty Meh

nicocomposto · Feb 6, 2018

3/5

Overall

I wanted to like these shoes so much, but I have worn these shoes for 150 miles and they always make my toes go numb. That is usually only a problem when I lace my shoes too tight, but I have made sure not to do that and it still happens. They are just somewhat narrow. Admittedly though I like my shoes being lower to the ground, so maybe that is why I don't like these hokas.
Comfort
2/5
Cushioning
3/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
2/5