HOKA Rincon
Every version of the Rincon we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 76, and the Rincon rates above 85% of the lines we track.
HOKA Rincon vs. Other Shoes
Each dot is one rated shoe: the Rincon in gold, all other shoes in gray.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Rincon, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
See our analysis of whether a new version is usually as good as the one it replaces.
| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Rating | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| HOKA Rincon 5 In stock | 2026 | — | — | 79 | -5 | — | $125 |
| HOKA Rincon 4 In stock | 2024 | 8.3 oz | — | 83 | 0 | 2 | $115 |
| HOKA Rincon 3 | 2021 | 6.8 oz | 29/24mm stack · 5mm drop | 84 | -3 | 15 | $125 MSRP |
| HOKA Rincon 2 | 2020 | 7.2 oz | 32/27mm stack · 5mm drop | 86 | +1 | 2 | — |
| HOKA Rincon | 2019 | 7.0 oz | 33/28mm stack · 5mm drop | 85 | — | 23 | $115 MSRP |
5 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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HOKA
Rincon 579 79 Decent Decent Decent Confidence 57
v5 (2026) · Daily trainer · Neutral
It lists at $125, below the $150 median for daily trainers for sale.
$125 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:37 AM UTCOverall79Confidence57Pros
It lists at $125, below the $150 median for daily trainers for sale.
Earlier Rincons score 88 to 95, the Rincon 3 on thirty-one reviews.
It costs much less than the typical daily trainer for sale.
Cons
The Rincon 4 before it scores 88, the lowest in the line so far.
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Rincon 483 83 Good Good Good 6 reviews Confidence 80
v4 (2024) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.3 oz
It is lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
Durability 69$115 $125 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:32 AM UTCOverall83Cushioning86Value78Comfort76Appearance75Durability69Confidence80Pros
It is lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
It costs much less than the typical daily trainer for sale.
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Rincon 384 84 Good Good Good 31 reviews Confidence 95
v3 (2021) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 6.8 oz · 29mm stack · 5mm drop
Light at 7.3 oz, and comfort averages 4.8 out of 5.
Durability 61MSRP $125
Overall84Comfort92Cushioning83Appearance80Value76Durability61Confidence95Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Light at 7.3 oz, and comfort averages 4.8 out of 5.
Reviewers use it for easy runs, long runs and tempo work.
It lists at $125, and two reviewers note it is usually discounted and cheaper than comparable shoes.
Cons
Many reviewers say the sole and cushioning wear out early, and durability is much the weakest dimension at 3.6 out of 5.
One reviewer feels stones push through the thinner foam under the heel.
One reviewer finds it not ideal for faster paces, and another has the tongue dye bleed into their socks.
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Rincon 286 86 Good Good Good 3 reviews Confidence 79
v2 (2020) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.2 oz · 5mm drop
Light at 7.8 oz with a 32mm heel stack.
Durability 67Overall86Cushioning84Value84Comfort81Appearance76Durability67Confidence79Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Light at 7.8 oz with a 32mm heel stack.
Two reviewers use it for tempo days, 5Ks and easy long runs.
All three reviewers so far rate value 5 out of 5.
Cons
Durability is the weakest dimension at 3.7 out of 5, and one reviewer says the outsole wears quickly, though a pair still goes 300 to 400 miles.
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Rincon85 85 Good Good Good 24 reviews Confidence 95
v1 (2019) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.0 oz · 33mm stack · 5mm drop
At 7.4 oz, reviewers find it light and still well cushioned.
Durability 68MSRP $115
Overall85Cushioning90Value81Comfort80Appearance75Durability68Confidence95Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
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.
