Hoka One One Rincon test & review - Speedier and lighter member of the Hoka family

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Hoka One One Rincon feels like Hoka’s cushy version of a racing flat and an extremely fun ride! I took the Rincon out on many different runs, from long slow distance (paved) to a 10-mile trail race, down to speedy hill work, and the shoe excelled in every department.

With the Rincon, I could "feel" the terrain much better than with other Hoka/highly cushioned shoes, and it was also more responsive than most in this category.

The Rincon has a great flex point and enough support to keep the ankle snug. It also has just enough cushion to allow more responsiveness/energy return than I’ve gotten from similar weight shoes. I felt it was easy on my legs at all paces and distances, with a smooth transition compared to other cushiony shoes. Thanks to a revamped meta-rocker from Hoka!

The Hoka Rincon uses a more "balanced" foam compared to Clifton and thus responds better to speedwork as a light shoe, and a super lightweight and well-ventilated mesh upper lends to this more responsive feel.

The midsole has one of the lowest stack heights available from Hoka, resulting in a much better connection to the terrain I was running on, and also less likelihood of turning an ankle.

Strategically placed rubber accompanies the one-piece EVA midsole, hitting potentially high wear areas. To paint a more concise picture, I think this is such a light and well-treaded shoe that it could easily be a daily trainer for a high school or college track or cross country runner, that could also be worn on race day.

The tread is probably not aggressive enough for sprinters, or boulder-laden sloshy trail runs. But for the average daily distance runner, it suffices in all situations.

Overall, The Rincon is the speedier and lighter member of the Hoka family. I’d say it’s definitely worth a try at this price.

- Mark Holbert
RunRepeat Expert

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