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Hoka Rincon 3

87

Great

$158

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HOKA Tecton X 3

85

Good

Any colour

$300

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Hoka Speedgoat 5

88

Great

Any colour

$155 $120

Save 23%

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Hoka Bondi X

90

Superb

$215

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Hoka Speedgoat 5 GTX

82

Good

$178

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Hoka Cielo X1

88

Great

$275 $170

Save 38%

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Hoka Zinal

88

Great

$160 $150

Save 6%

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Hoka Zinal 2

85

Good

$180 $160

Save 11%

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HOKA Cielo X1 3.0
New

89

Great

$275

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Hoka Mach 5

90

Superb

$395

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Hoka Carbon X 3

82

Good

$355

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HOKA Cielo X1 2.0

89

Great

$275 $160

Save 42%

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Hoka Tecton X

90

Superb

Out of stock in all 43 shops
Hoka Torrent 3

84

Good

Out of stock in all 43 shops

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73 - 91

73 91
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87 mm - 99 mm

87 mm 99 mm
Toebox width
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64 mm - 76 mm

64 mm 76 mm
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-2 mm - 14 mm

-2 mm 14 mm
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46% - 76%

46% 76%
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27 mm - 48 mm

27 mm 48 mm
Shock absorption
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115 SA - 171 SA

115 SA 171 SA
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30 AC - 43 AC

30 AC 43 AC
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0.3 mm - 1.5 mm

0.3 mm 1.5 mm
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22 mm - 38 mm

22 mm 38 mm
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9N - 29N

9N 29N
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- 10.6 oz - 12.3 oz (9)
6.8 oz - 12.1 oz

6.8 oz 12.1 oz
Arch Type
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Season
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Heel padding durability
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Trail terrain
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Heel counter stiffness
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Traction
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0.32 - 0.72

0.32 0.72
Torsional rigidity
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- Stiff (36)
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Discount
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- 30% - 50% (12)
- < 30% (40)
Technology
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Lug depth
- 3 mm - 4 mm (14)
- > 4 mm (4)
3 mm - 4.4 mm

3 mm 4.4 mm
Difference in midsole softness in cold
- Small (23)
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1% - 81%

1% 81%
Material
- Mesh (34)
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Toebox height
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24.3 mm - 30.7 mm

24.3 mm 30.7 mm

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We've reviewed several neutral Hoka running shoes to show you what each can contribute to your running experience. We test each of them systematically to ensure that everything that's great (and not so great) about each pair is apparent. Our wide selection of neutral Hoka shoe reviews includes shoes for the road and the trail, pairs for narrow and wide feet, as well as breathable and winter-ready footwear.