Comfortable but nothing special
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Feb 8, 2021
80 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Epic React 2
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 3/5
- Appearance
- 3/5
- Value
- 4/5
HOKA Rincon
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 7.0 oz · 33/28mm stack · 5mm drop
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The HOKA Rincon 2 replaced it
How it ranks
The HOKA Rincon ranks among the stronger daily trainers in our data. Cushioning and comfort are its strongest sub-ratings. Durability scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating is based on 24 runner reviews and 4 other rated shoes in the Rincon product line.
Good
Confidence
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Confidence
95 Very high
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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 Rincon is even better than the Clifton 3 in that it is (at least feels) lighter and is more responsive.”
“The heel cup locks in the heel pretty effectively with little or no slippage.”
“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.”
“The Rincon is soft yet so light it is very easy to run with a high cadence.”
“The shoe is flexible but stable and provides a smooth ride.”
“Still plenty of cushion, but not the 'cloud' effect that some Hoka models provide.”
“Given the fairly low volume in the mid- and fore-foot, don't think this shoe would work for orthotic wearers.”
“Concerned about the durability as other lightweight Hokas I have had in the past only lasted 250 miles.”
“Cushioned but still springy enough for faster efforts.”
“They are fast as well, especially for a shoe which is so comfortable.”
“The Rincon seems slightly slower than the Clifton 1 remake and a little faster than the Clifton 4 or 5.”
“Runs a bit more narrow and longer compared to other Hoka models.”
“The foam will deteriorate fairly quickly.”
“They don't seem super durable.”
“Reminds me of the famed Kinvara but with a little more cush.”
“The light weight upper reminds me of the material similar to the Brooks Launch/Ravenna.”
Prefer this shoe over another
71% 17/24
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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
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Release year
Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 7.0 oz
- Men's / women's
- Men's 7.7 oz · Women's 6.3 oz
- Release
- 2019 Q2
- MSRP
- $115
- Stack
- 33/28mm
- Drop
- 5mm
Runner reviews
Good shoe, not very durable
4/5
Overall
Chesterfromthewatchcompany · Jan 28, 2020
55 mpw training for a half marathon came from the HOKA Mach v1
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 2/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 3/5
a lighter & faster, but still well-cushioned Hoka
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jan 25, 2020
10 mpw training for a marathon came from the HOKA Clifton 3
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 5/5
Hoka One One Rincon: Long Distance Trainer
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jan 20, 2020
30 mpw training for a marathon came from the Altra Escalante 2
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
Light weight comfortable trainer
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jan 14, 2020
50 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 35
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
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