The Hoka One One Rincon Shoe Review
The Hoka One One Rincon is a brand new shoe from Hoka this year. I’ve been curious about this shoe since it came out in June but needed to prioritize buying trainers (like the Hoka Bondi 6) I knew I could run miles in with no issues.
I knew I would probably like the Hoka Rincon, but also knew I needed to have at least one shoe in my rotation that was tried and true. Anyway, the long story short is it took me a little while to buy a pair.
The Hoka Rincon is designed to be a fast shoe from Hoka One One. It’s lighter than most (I believe just the Hoka Cavu 2 is lighter).
Hoka One One Rincon Quick Stats:
Weight: 6.3 oz
Drop 5 mm
Hoka One One Rincon Fit:
Like most of their shoes now, Hoka uses a single layer of engineered mesh for the upper. It’s thin and lightweight, plus it breathes well. If you’ve run in the Hoka One One Carbon X, the Hoka Rincon fits very similar. The single layer of mesh allows wider feet or someone with bunions to feel more comfortable. I’m usually a women’s size 10-11 wide, and I find the 10.5 to fit well (the Hoka Rincon isn’t made in wide…yet).
One thing to keep in mind is that there isn’t much structure in the upper of the Hoka Rincon. The feet can splay out. Like the newer models of Hoka, there is a pull tab at the heel counter to get it up. There is a lack of plastic in the heel which keeps it from pinching the Achilles. The pull tab allows it to slide up without damaging it.
Hoka One One Rincon Ride:
The Hoka One One Rincon has a unique ride to it (even from Hoka). It has as much cushion as the Hoka Clifton, however, weighs about an ounce less. It’s much more responsive than the Clifton and feels like a shoe I want to run fast in (like the Mach and Cavu). The Hoka Rincon uses the early stage Meta-Rocker to allow for quicker turnover. It’s designed for true speed or as a race shoe. (You can read more about Hoka’s technology and “Meta-Rockers” here).
If you’ve never run in Hoka before, the Hoka Rincon great model to start. The Hoka Rincon is responsive enough that you won’t feel too disconnected from the ground. There is a good amount of cushion but you also feel like you have energy return. For me, it fits best as a fast-paced, long run shoe, or even a race day shoe. I like more amount of cushion for a daily trainer.
One last thing to add is there is a lack of traction on the bottom of the Hoka One One Rincon. I do wish added rubber on the bottom. There is rubber on the outsole in strategic spots but it’s not a shoe that would perform well in rainy/icy conditions.
Hoka One One Rincon Conclusion:
Sometimes brand new running shoe models miss their mark, but the Hoka Rincon has quickly become one of my favorite Hoka One One models (my favorite for heavy training is the Hoka Bondi and for speed, work is the Hoka Cavu).
If you’re looking to try out the brand Hoka, the Hoka Rincon is a great place to start. If you are familiar with Hoka and looking for a lightweight racer or trainer, the Hoka Rincon would be a great shoe for your rotation. If you are training in the Hoka Clifton, the Hoka Rincon is a lighter more responsive pair to it.
Current Rotation:
Easy/Daily Runs: Hoka Bondi 6, Brooks Ghost 12
Speed Work: New Balance FuelCell Rebel, Reebok Float Ride Run fast Pro, Hoka Rincon
Long Runs: New Balance FuelCell Rebel, Mizuno R2, Hoka Cavu 2
Races: Reebok Run fast Pro
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