Customer Reviews Hoka Rincon 2

Again, possibly the best daily trainer on the market but the sole is done at 100 miles, why didn't Hoka improve the sole in the 2? And I have to say the upper in the Rincon 1 is better than the 2

The ride is amazing but I'm worried about the longevity of the midsole. I've ran about 30 miles in these shoes and the midsole is showing heavy wear. I would love to get 300 miles out of them but I'm feeling doubtful.

Coming from a long time Asics Nimbus runner.. they are far and wide more cushiony and more comfortable on my longer 7+ mile runs than the Nimbus. I don't have wide feet but I did always like the roomier toe box of the Nimbus. The Rincon is more narrower but I never notice it on the run until after I take them off. I can feel the "after taste" so to speak of the line where the upper meets the sole on the outer forefoot. Again though, I don't feel it or notice it at all when they're on so maybe over time it'll just go away. I think it's unnoticeable because the sole is so cushiony. Either way, I've got about 50+ miles on them and so far they're definitely better than my Asics and as long as they hold up and that side of my foot never becomes an issue, I'll continue to buy Hokas. They're also incredibly light compared to every other shoe I've ever run in.

There are many things to like about this shoe. The fit is comfortable with a wide toe box. Putting it on is easy with the heal pull. The shoe is light weight. I like the 4 mm drop. It is a cushioned but not spongy ride. There is some rubber on the sole but I think there could be more. The tread seems to be wearing well but where the foam meets the pavement it get a ragged wear.

I am an amateur runner of 4 miles a day. I currently use Ravenna 10s and have a "neutral" gait. This Hoka is a fast, lightweight shoe. I would liken it to styrofoam in weight and rebound. It does not have good ankle support. I did find it rather unforgiving of my fatigue as it is light -- and had several heel to opposite foot ankle kicks during my first run. The shoe facilitates forward leaning and fast running. I will save it for my faster days and perhaps 5Ks. It will not be my everyday shoe. Is it worth the price? That depends on your income and your need to place in your 5Ks I suppose...

Unfortunately they were a bit wide and foot slid around

I wore these shoes to walk around our neighborhood, but after two months, they have already lost the tread. It looks like foam is coming off the sole.

Shoe structure is good and firm for those with flatter feet, however the merchant sent me the incorrect size. I ordered a 11.5W but received a 11.5 REGULAR.

I use these sneakers for daily exercise mainly walking 3-4 miles. Shoes or good but they didn't have extra wide when I ordered them and that's what I needed extra wide.

Unfortunately this pair has lost its support and comfort faster than any other pair I've purchased. I've had numerous back surgeries and hoka has been a lifesaver for me. This review hurts me as I post it.

I find these are very comfortable and fit nicely; however the soles of the shoe are extremely soft and have worn out quickly. Not what I was expecting for these.

I used these while in the army. We would run 3x a week 4-5 miles per session. The first week I had bad shin splints and I figured it was just due to the brand new shoes needing to be broken in. As I began to run more and more I noticed that this was a regular occurrence with this shoe. I used my old shoes, Brooks Adrenalines and noticed the running was more comfortable and the shin pain wasn't as bad. And eventually went away. For my first pair of Hokas, I wasn't impressed with the shoe. However I am looking forward to trying the new Mach4. If that doesn't work I'm going back to brooks. :(

When I purchased your website said to order regular size 10 even though I wear 10D.

I bought these shoes to assist with arch support. It seems that I am having more discomfort than what I started with. Not sure if these are the right shoes for me. I will wear them before I decide to buy another pair.

I bought these for my 3-4 times a week 4-5 mile runs on grass, mulch, dirt trails and sandy beaches, but haven't had a chance to test them out yet apart from walking around town in them. They are extremely light and comfortable, and look really cool. I bought a pair of Hoka One-One Evo Mafates earlier this year, and they have worked - and are still working - really well for me, despite the fraying uppers. I decided to try the Rincons because they were on sale totaling about $85 less than the Mafates, but when I got them I was reminded you get what you pay for. They do not seem to be nearly as sturdy, and have none of the protection the Mafates have. Having not yet tested them on a run, it would be unfair to judge them, but my sense is that I probably would choose something sturdier in the future.

The inserts need to have softer cushion.

Size 9.5 half size bigger,to narrow, to tight. Exchanged for Bondi 9.5 wide, because there's no available wide size on Rincon 2 models. As soon arrived, I'll let you know how are they

Did I misread the description? I look for the plushest shoe i can get, and maybe I misread the description, but the Rincon 2 is not close to my previous Hoka experiences! I suggest one makes sure that they are getting plush if they are wanting plush, because with Hoka's expanded offerings, it's possible to get something less cushioned than you bargained for!

The soles of the shoes are were the cushion comes from. The insoles are paper thin pretty much nothing. They are good if you don't need or want after market insoles. They are to tight for my carbon fiber insoles.

The toe box is small and slopes upwards and the mid foot doesn't strike the ground. I prefer the Torrent 2.

The first few days I was not impressed. The shoe broke in and now is OK. Unfortunately I waited too long to trade in for the next size up. If someone wants to make a customer happy, can you take a late trade in for a 9 verses a 8.5?

Feels a little tight in the toe box

I really liked how light the shoe was and was fairly comfortable, the problem was the one shoe was rubbing right below the ankle and causing discomfort. Unfortunately had to return item, but will probably try another shoe in the future.

Feeling good, all street miles walking jogging Twoo weeks of wear. 22 miles a week & they are showing signs of wear already..