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Torrent

Torrent
Daily trainer · Neutral · Trail
Good (69/100)

Shoe details

Weight
9 oz
Release
2018 Q2
MSRP
$120
Drop Height
5mm

Ratings & Reviews

Good (69/100)

Better than about 28% of shoes

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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This score rates worse than 72% of shoes.

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Overall

Good (69/100)

Overall ranking

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Good (69/100)

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Ranks above 28% of shoes

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Durability

Above average (81/100)

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Above average (81/100)

Rank

Ranks above 62% of shoes

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Cushioning

Good (74/100)

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Good (74/100)

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Ranks above 44% of shoes

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Comfort

Good (74/100)

Comfort ranking

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Good (74/100)

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Ranks above 43% of shoes

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Appearance

Good (69/100)

Appearance ranking

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Good (69/100)

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Value

Below average (63/100)

Value ranking

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Below average (63/100)

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Ranks above 15% of shoes

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43%

3/7

Prefer this shoe over another.

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

All Running Shoes

Worse than 72% of 2,532 running shoes ranked.

Good (69/100)

Trail Shoes

Worse than 80% of 391 trail shoes ranked.

20%

HOKA

Worse than 82% of 134 HOKA shoes ranked.

18%

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

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Reference shoe
Newest
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Shoe properties
Type
Trail
Trail
Trail
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
9 oz M
8.7 oz M
8.6 oz M Lightest
Stack
—
—
37/32mm
Drop
5mm
—
5mm
Release
2018 Q2
2024 Q3 Newest
2024 Q2
MSRP
$120
—
$155
Best price
—
$129.99
$108.97 Lowest price
Ratings
Overall
Below average (28%)
Below average (22%)
Excellent (96%) Best overall
Comfort
Average (43%)
Below average (35%)
Excellent (92%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Average (44%)
Bottom tier (18%)
Exceptional (98%) Best cushioning
Durability
Above average (62%)
Average (42%)
Very good (89%) Best durability
Appearance
Below average (25%)
Bottom tier (18%)
Good (71%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (15%)
Below average (27%)
Very good (85%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

7 reader ratings

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Showing 1–5 of 6 written reviews

Hoka ONe One Torrent

Anonymous runner · Dec 31, 2019

5/5

Overall

This shoe is amazing... I tried on like 7 different trail shoes, and the moment I put this one on I immediately knew i had to get it. SO I did. It feels so comfortable and relatively light . I'll probably get this shoe every time now.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
5/5

The King of Trainers

Anonymous runner · Dec 30, 2019

5/5

Overall

Ooh-wee. I used to favor low-structure, high-flexibility shoes. Then I got horrible shin splints. I needed a shoe that would let me train at full volume while still recovering. HOKA ONE ONE had me covered. Lightweight, a comfortable upper, an incredibly supportive midsole, and premium traction. I used this shoe for every type of run on technical trains, dirt roads, pavement, and even ice. It performed magically in all conditions. Last year, I rotated three pairs of Torrents and got an average of 850 miles out of each one. I highly recommend this shoe for almost all runners. The Torrent is arguably the best all-around trainer ever, and I hope the new one is even better.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Hoka Torrent- Solid All-Around Trail Runner

Anonymous runner · Aug 12, 2019

5/5

Overall

This shoe provides the traction needed for any terrain with adequate cushion while still weighing less than 10ounces ((close to 9ounces flat) for a 10 US size. It has gone been worn through all the different terrains of PA that can be offered from rocky ascents/descents, dry creek beds, muddy trails, soft hard packed tracks and fire roads. This would be a solid shoe to have for Ultras (i.e. worn at Eastern States 100 for a portion)
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Hoka One One Torrent Trail Shoe

HarrierStu · Aug 7, 2019

3/5

Overall

I won a trail race and was awarded a free pair of Hokas. The torrents were what I chose to replace my Altra Superiors. The upper of the Torrents is very snug and protective in the toe cap. The toe-box is fairly roomy I had to choose a half size up of my regular shoe size to get a comfortable fit. It took about 30 miles of easy trail running for these shoes to break in. At first I din't like them, but know I routinely wear them for trail runs up to an hour, hill strides (on the trails) and strides. The traction is great and the shoe is responsive. The torrent's mid-sole is snappy and just soft enough to not beat you up. These would be good for a trail 5k-10k race. Anything longer than that I would go with a different shoe.
Comfort
3/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
3/5

Torrent review

Anonymous runner · Jul 10, 2019

4/5

Overall

Great shoe for mostly trails and for someone who needs extra cushioning. Not very durable for those doing high mileage.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
3/5