Hoka Vanquish 3
4/5
Overall
cheserekted · Jul 12, 2018
45 mpw training for a half marathon came from the HOKA Clifton 4
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 3/5
- Value
- 4/5
HOKA Vanquish 3
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 10.5 oz · 5mm drop
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The HOKA Vanquish 2 replaced it
How it ranks
The HOKA Vanquish 3 trails most daily trainers in our data. Cushioning and value are its strongest sub-ratings. The rating rests on 3 runner reviews and 1 other rated shoe in the Vanquish product line. Another 9 reviews would set the confidence on this shoe's own reviews.
Current estimate: Below average
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
41/100
Based on product-line history, external ratings, and 3 runner ratings.
What runners say
“The Vanquish is firmer and feels a little heavier and bulkier”
“I can run fairly quickly in it, but I wouldn't use it in a workout or race”
“It performed well during several quicker long runs (12-16 miles)”
“It fits closely and is narrower than other shoes”
“I didn't have any hot spots”
Prefer this shoe over another
20% 1/5
Where to buy
No offers available
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
Pros
- Durability averages 4.3 out of 5 across three reviews, from runners logging 45 to 60 miles a week.
- Two reviewers name it their favorite among the Clifton, Ravenna and DS Trainer.
Cons
- One reviewer finds it firmer, heavier and bulkier than the Clifton 4, and would not use it for a workout or a race.
- Averaging 9.8 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is heavier than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale.
- Cushioning and appearance are the lowest of its dimensions at 3.7 out of 5.
Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
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Better Shoes Rating
Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the HOKA Vanquish
Each dot is one version of the Vanquish, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Release year
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Vanquish 3 This shoe
2017 · 3 reviews
61 Below average
41 Confidence
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2017 · 1 review
75 Decent
16 Confidence
Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 10.5 oz
- Release
- 2017 Q3
- MSRP
- $170
- Drop Height
- 5mm
Runner reviews
Tony's Hoka One One Vanquish Review
5/5
Overall
Tony Soprano · Feb 6, 2018
60 mpw training for a marathon came from the HOKA Clifton 4
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
My thoughts on the Hoka One One Vanquish 3
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Feb 6, 2018
55 mpw training for a marathon came from the HOKA Clifton 4
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 3/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 5/5
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