Customer Reviews Hoka Rincon

This is the first Hoka I've tried and I love this shoe, with one important exception. It is to narrow in the forefoot. right after they arrived I did a 10 mile run in them and they felt wonderful except for the narrowness. Make them a bit wider and this would be the perfect shoe for long runs for me

i absolutely love this shoe EXCEPT the forefoot is way too narrow. it would be the prfect shoe if it was a bit wider in the forefoot

I have not worn them yet, but the fit was good and comfort was immediately noticeable. I will send in further comments once I wear them out doors.

Some defining stats. I am 73, 6’1” wt 192-195. Fast Walk and intervals, minimum 15 miles per week. Previously a runner in the Hoka Challenger, then two successive pairs of Hoka Bondi.. last one Bondi 6. Age and an auto accident with disk damage lower back and neck compromised outright running. The last pair of Hoka Bondi 6 had about 300 miles on them before noticeable sole and heel wear. The Bondi 6 at that point did no longer provide snug left/ right support.. uppers stretched. Decided to try the Rincon. Very light. Did a minimum 8 miles to break them in. I did not tighten laces to the fullest just for the break in period. I now have 45 miles on them. So far good support, size works ( no stretching or loss of support) I have not noticed any wear yet on the soles. I am a neutral runner..lol now walker. My one complaint is that while the laces snug up very well, loosening them is a chore to get the shoes off. They have a larger than normal loop on the back so I am guessing that was a known factor and the loop an attempt to solve that problem.. That was the issue with the star reduction. I run on concrete and pavement and college tracks... No trail running at my age. Excellent support.

Solid fit, especially for a Hoka. Not as narrow as a typical Hoka so good if your foot isn’t super narrow. Still not a wide shoe by any means, but good for a standard width or narrower foot. Incredibly light weight! Typical Hoka rocker bottom, but not so dramatic as some other styles. Just enough to encourage faster pace, but not like you’re falling forward. Great for tempo, 10 mile or fewer runs, fartlek, and easy days. Pretty much a good all around road shoe. Wouldn’t recommend for sprint drills, on grass or wet surfaces, or for long runs over 10 miles (due to durability). Could be used for a 10k or half marathon as a racer, but probably too bulky for a 5k or full marathon. Hoka One One Carbon X is probably better for marathon, and Clifton 6 is probably better for long runs. Durability is the biggest issue for this shoe. Lots of exposed foam on the sole, and it was showing wear in less than 25 miles. The rubber holds up nicely, so the foam wear may not matter too much, but it’s good to be aware of.