HOKA Rincon

Name: HOKA Rincon
Brand: HOKA
Rating: 4.6 (23 reviews)

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

Overall

Good 85

Cushioning

Very good 90

Value

Good 81

Comfort

Good 80

Appearance

Decent 75

Durability

Below average 68

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 is low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.

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Confidence

95 Very high

Very high 95

Based on

The bars show roughly how much each source contributes to this shoe’s rating. Their influence depends on how many reviews we’ve collected, how many earlier versions are in the product line, and the external ratings available.

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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.”

4/5 Full review 30 mpw training for a marathon came from the Altra Escalante 2

“The outsole started to wear down very quickly (noticeable wear at 75 miles).”

4/5 Full review 80 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Epic React 2

“Only got about 250 miles (1 month) out of the shoes before the soles started to peel.”

4/5 Full review 55 mpw training for a half marathon came from the HOKA Mach v1

“These won't last much more than 250 miles.”

4/5 Full review 30 mpw training for a marathon came from the Altra Escalante 2

“The toe box had been too narrow and caused pain in my toes, feeling too bunched up.”

4/5 Full review 50 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 35

“The Rincon is even better than the Clifton 3 in that it is (at least feels) lighter and is more responsive.”

5/5 Full review 55 mpw training for a marathon came from the HOKA Clifton 5

“The heel cup locks in the heel pretty effectively with little or no slippage.”

4/5 Full review 30 mpw training for a marathon came from the Altra Escalante 2

“The Rincon checks off all the boxes, lightweight, cushioned yet firm, just enough support and the price is right.”

5/5 Full review 55 mpw training for a marathon

“You get that Hoka cushioning we all love with enough speed on it to use it for any type of workout!”

5/5 Full review 80 mpw training for a half marathon came from the adidas Solar Glide

“The upper is very comfortable and fits snuggly without any pressure points.”

4/5 Full review 80 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Epic React 2

“The Rincon is soft yet so light it is very easy to run with a high cadence.”

5/5 Full review 55 mpw training for a marathon came from the HOKA Clifton 5

“The shoe is flexible but stable and provides a smooth ride.”

4/5 Full review 30 mpw training for a marathon came from the Altra Escalante 2

“Still plenty of cushion, but not the 'cloud' effect that some Hoka models provide.”

5/5 Full review 10 mpw training for a marathon came from the HOKA Clifton 3

“Given the fairly low volume in the mid- and fore-foot, don't think this shoe would work for orthotic wearers.”

5/5 Full review 10 mpw training for a marathon came from the HOKA Clifton 3

“Concerned about the durability as other lightweight Hokas I have had in the past only lasted 250 miles.”

4/5 Full review 35 mpw training for a half marathon came from the HOKA Clifton 5

“Cushioned but still springy enough for faster efforts.”

4/5 Full review 55 mpw training for a half marathon came from the HOKA Mach v1

“They are fast as well, especially for a shoe which is so comfortable.”

4/5 Full review 50 mpw training for a marathon came from the Mizuno Wave Rider 21

“The Rincon seems slightly slower than the Clifton 1 remake and a little faster than the Clifton 4 or 5.”

4/5 Full review 65 mpw training for a marathon came from the HOKA Clifton 4

“Runs a bit more narrow and longer compared to other Hoka models.”

5/5 Full review 10 mpw training for a marathon came from the HOKA Clifton 3

“The foam will deteriorate fairly quickly.”

4/5 Full review 50 mpw training for a marathon came from the Mizuno Wave Rider 21

“They don't seem super durable.”

5/5 Full review training for a marathon

“Reminds me of the famed Kinvara but with a little more cush.”

5/5 Full review 40 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Kinvara 10

“The light weight upper reminds me of the material similar to the Brooks Launch/Ravenna.”

5/5 Full review 80 mpw training for a half marathon came from the adidas Solar Glide

Prefer this shoe over another

71% 17/24

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.

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.

Rincon rates 85. This shoe has very high confidence. See how we rate shoes.

Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the HOKA Rincon

Each dot is one version of the Rincon, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.

Rating

40 60 80 100

85 2019 86 2020 84 2021 83 2024 79 2026

Release year

We use the reviews of past versions to inform this shoe’s rating. See why.

Rincon 5

2026 · 0 reviews

79 Decent

57 Confidence
Rincon 4

2024 · 6 reviews

83 Good

80 Confidence
Rincon 3

2021 · 31 reviews

84 Good

95 Confidence
Rincon 2

2020 · 3 reviews

86 Good

79 Confidence
Rincon This shoe

2019 · 24 reviews

85 Good

95 Confidence

Runner Ratings

24 ratings

5/5 14

4/5 10

3/5 0

2/5 0

1/5 0

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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

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pretty comfy, sorta heavy

4/5

Overall

The shoe is comfortable, and provides ample support, which I need as I am prone to overuse injuries from miles of slamming upon the concrete. Good shoe overall, a little heavier than previous shoes, but it's to be expected with the provided cushioning.

Anonymous runner · Aug 14, 2019

35 mpw training for a half marathon

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 3/5
Value: 4/5

Rincon sets new standard

5/5

Overall

Wow. Just wow. So I’ve always been a fan of Hoka although I’ve always wanted a lighter weight model that could be used for tempos and quicker workouts. And yes I know they’ve had the Mach, Hupana, and Cavu but personally I’ve felt those models have always fell kinda flat to the standards that the Clifton and Bondi set for Hoka. Then, enter the Rincon. Hoka really knocked it out of the park with the Rincon. You get that Hoka cushioning we all love with enough speed on it to use it for any type of workout! The light weight upper reminds me of the material similar to the Brooks Launch/Ravenna and the exposed EVA outsole optimizes it perfectly for that lightweight feel with just enough traction of the high abrasion areas for perfect grip. As far as durability it’s a little bit on the lighter side but for what you get for $115 I’m not complaining just simply stating my observations! The design of it is pretty subtle too compared to the likes of the Clifton and Bondi where they look like platform shoes haha and the red color way...mmmmmm talk about delicious. Yes I just referred to the Rincon as delicious. So if you’re looking for you’re new light weight trainer or workout day shoe. BUY. THE. RINCON. #AAA

Anonymous runner · Aug 14, 2019

80 mpw training for a half marathon came from the adidas Solar Glide

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 3/5
Appearance: 4/5
Value: 5/5

Hoka's Kinvara

5/5

Overall

Reminds me of the famed Kinvara but with a little more cush. I love them.

Anonymous runner · Aug 13, 2019

40 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Kinvara 10

Comfort: 4/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 5/5

4/5

Overall

Very light and comfortable shoe. Return feels very fast. Concerned about the durability as other lightweight Hokas I have had in the past only lasted 250 miles. I have 60 miles on these new Rincon and so far, so good.

Anonymous runner · Aug 13, 2019

35 mpw training for a half marathon came from the HOKA Clifton 5