Customer Reviews Hoka Rincon 2

Not enough support. Possibly too soft. Want to try 1st recommendation, Clifton Edge.

Not nearly as squishy and comfy as described. Not much arch support. Sent them back.

This shoe, for me, has zero energy return. It also hurts my feet in the inside of my arches nearer my heels.

Great quality but not for me. Clifton is more my fit.

I loved, loved, loved the original Rincon. Favorite running shoe ever in 20+ years of running, 30+ miles per week. I had a pair in each color. They fit great, with enough room for my toes, and the cushioning was so comfortable. Only downside is they wore out quickly, maybe 200 miles before they were visibly falling apart. Eventually all my pairs got worn down, so went to my local store and tried the Rincon 2. First of all, the toebox felt very narrow, so I could not wear size 10 as I had with the original. The 10.5 felt a little long, but at least it didn't pinch my toes, so I decided to give it a try. Well, after running in it for a few weeks, I am disappointed. The sole feels thinner and stiffer, not cushiony like the original. In particular, there is much less cushioning in the forefoot. I tend to strike with the mid- to forefoot, so after long runs in these I have pain in my first metatarsal head area. The upper just feels stiffer and narrower. I don't know why most shoe companies have to make the shoes so tight in the forefoot. I expect it from the big "lifestyle" brands that aren't really focused on running shoes, and with the original Rincon (my first Hokas), I thought, these guys get it, but now I guess not. Oh well, I will not be buying these again. Back to Brooks...

Guess third time was a charm not fourth

The rubber soles wore out before I hit 150 miles on them, most my shoes make it to 200-300 before I see any noticeable wear and tear. Also the inside fabric is starting to rip which I have only seen with one other brand before. I was excited to try Hoka's but these shoes made me disappointed. I do like how these shoes look and at first they felt great when I ran but now every time I lace them I feel issues on my tendons which doesn't happen with my other shoes (this may just be my feet, but something to be wary of if you have a past of issues). Also size down, I ordered an 8 like most of my shoes but I had to return them for a half size smaller (my friends all also has this issue).

These new Rincon 2 in Black/White have a blue liner beneath the outer skin and it shows through pretty dramatically in the sunlight. The shoe looks much more blue than black. If you're looking for a black shoe, this isn't it. See the photo of the Rincon 2 next to Black Hoka Ora Recovery Shoe.

I use them at work! High recommended brand by fellow nurses. Standing 10 hours a day in these shoes is painful. I prefer the Danskos

I've run over 500 miles in multiple other Hoka shoes that I've really loved, but I won't make it 60 miles in these. I've developed blisters on the insides of my big toes, which I've never done with any other shoe before. They feel more narrow than the Claytons that were similar and my all time favorite. There is a slight raised edge on the insides of the toe box that rubbed the sides of my toes wrong from the beginning. I appreciated the weight and cushion, and liked the look. Unfortunately, these will be shelved since I'm beyond the return window.

I bought these after doing some research that they were among several shoes recomended for runners over 200 pounds. I bought two pairs so I could allow them to air dry longer and extend their life as I do a walk jog program every day roughly about 5 miles. So after owning them about two weeks I had just finished a workout and I noticed something on the bottom of my shoe. I initially thought that I might have stepped in/on something but when I removed the shoe to remove whatever was on the sole of the shoe I realized that it was the sole of the shoe that was actually coming apart/fraying. So I checked the other pair in my closet an observed they too were showing the same issue of heavily worn/fraying. I track my gear in a fitness app and both pairs had less than 30 miles on them. So for them to both be showing evidence of wear that heavy in less than 30 miles I was pretty sure that I was not going to get 300 miles out of them. I was not aware of Hoka's warranty and they accepted them gladly for refund which was great. But if you are looking for something durable I believe the Rincon 2's sole while super light which was great and very soft which was great cost me the durability it would need to last even a month to six weeks of continuous use. I really liked the fit and comfort of the shoe but again it was not going to last and at this price point I needed it to hold up much better.

The shoes felt good when I first put them on but as soon as I got about 10 mins into my run I started feeling arch, calf pain. Figured I just needed to get used to them but after like the 4th time running in them, it wasn't any better. Just not a good fit for my feet

Shoe was great super comfortable for my everyday run. I probably got a half size too big so wanted to exchange sizes. When I ran on wood chips for about 30 min one day I got a thorn that pierced the whole sole and poked my foot so I knew I needed a new pair. 2 weeks later I have yet to get confirmation of the company receiving my shoes and have reached out multiple times to customer service but no one has followed through with help.

I bought these because I loved my Rincon 1's and wore them until they were falling apart. My new Rincon 2's are just as comfortable and even more stylish, but they squeak. As I step it's "reenk, reenk, reenk". I thought maybe the squeaking would go away after I wore them for a bit. Maybe it will, but a few dozen miles in it hasn't.

Firm but blisters are worse than usual for new shoes

Pretty disappointing quality from Hoka. Pre-ordered these on Roadrunner Sports after having some good experiences with Hoka Mach and the original Rincon's. Have had these right on 2 months now and the cushioning is shot and the "wear pads" on the outsoles are separating. My original Mach's, over 18 mos old and with more than 400 miles on them, still have better cushioning than these do after 2 months. Expect way more from Hoka in terms of comfort, quality, and durability. Feel like my shoe search is back to square one.... 175 lb midfoot striker, fitness runner.

Love the cushioning and weight of these shoes. The right shoe feels great, but the arch in the left shoe feels more forward and touches the ball of my foot. By the end of a 6 mile walk my left foot is numb from the arch forward and then quickly after removing the shoe my foot is incredibly sore. Don't think it's my foot because I have never had this problem with other brands and like I said the right shoe feels great. I am sending these back and exchanging them for the Mach 2. Would have exchanged for the style of shoe, but with my luck the new pair would have the same problem.

The shoe gave me blisters on the inside of my big toe on both feet on my first run. This probably affected my stride, b/c I had knee pain, which I never have, all after my first and only run in these shoes. I've also read that the shoes are very plush, but I did not feel the midsole was soft at all. The reviews have been great for this shoe, so I'm chalking the experience up to a specific mis-match between my feet and the the shoe. The fit was good with the only exception being the slight pinching I felt where I got the blisters. I returned the shoes and got a refund with a seamless return process. Because of the customer centric approach and all the positive reviews, I will buy another pair of Hoka shoes again at some point next year to see if this was just a one-off shoe/food mis-match.

The new Clifton toe box made them unwearable for me. These Rincons aren't actually causing big blisters but I definitely feel the difference between these and the original version. So much tighter and I really do have narrow feet.

I enjoy wearing HOKA, I have 5 pairs now, and just got the RINCO 2 but honestly it feels much narrower than RONCON2 I get a discomfort when walking for several miles

The fit in this version is roomier in the toe box and the heel cup.

I currently own the Rincon 1, which I put 300 plus miles between training for and running 2 marathons in. That shoes performance lead me to pick up another 4 pair of Rincon 1. I pre ordered the Rincon 2 after reading and watching reviews on YouTube. The shoe reviews where on point weight, stack height, color selection, but the change upper mesh was the deal breaker. The Rincon 2 new upper mesh is noticeably less breathable. If you hold both shoes side by side against any light you will see the Rincon 1 upper is far more breathable and allows more light to get through than the Rincon 2. As a person who runs a lot; short distance and long your feet sweat and they need the ability to cool off, so for me the Rincon 2 will be a no go. I still love the Hoka brand and plan on re-ordering another Rincon 1 especially since there on sale.

I have had a few foot surgeries in the past so picking sneakers has been a test. I was told by people these great for walking I live in New York we walk a lot. Not happy with my pair.

Tread is already worn through after less than 50 miles of road running