Which one for which runner?
What sets each model apart, from the published specs. Neither is better in absolute terms.
HOKA Rincon 5
- Latest version (2026)
- 3 mm higher drop
- Also made for: Easy runs
HOKA Rincon 4
- Previous version (2024)
- 48 g lighter
- 3 mm lower drop
Side by side
- HOKA Rincon 4 is 48 g lighter
- HOKA Rincon 4 has a 3 mm lower drop
Profiles
- HOKA Rincon 5
- HOKA Rincon 4
- Rincon 5 — Comfort: 4/5
- Rincon 5 — Responsiveness: 1/5
- Rincon 5 — Stability: 4/5
- Rincon 5 — Versatility: 3/5
- Rincon 4 — Comfort: 4/5
- Rincon 4 — Responsiveness: 4/5
- Rincon 4 — Stability: 5/5
- Rincon 4 — Versatility: 4/5
CriterionHOKA Rincon 5HOKA Rincon 4
Price
Catalogue price USD 125 USD 125
Best price found Not specified Not specified
Specifications
Weight 276 g 228 g
Drop
Heel stack
Forefoot stack
Midsole foam compression molded EVA Injected EVA (two-layer)
Plate Not specified Not specified
Support Not specified Not specified
Ratings
Overall Not specified 3.42 out of 5
Cushioning 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Stability
Comfort 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Responsiveness
Durability Not specified 1 out of 5
Grip
Versatility 3 out of 5 4 out of 5
Best for
Terrain Road Road
Role Training Training
Versions Men's and women's Men's
Uses Daily training, Easy runs Daily training
Runner level Not specified Not specified
Paces Not specified Not specified
Related pages
Men · Women · Unisex
By terrain
Retailer prices
HOKA Rincon 5
No retailer price available for this shoe yet.
Recommended retail priceUSD 125
HOKA Rincon 4
No retailer price available for this shoe yet.
Recommended retail priceUSD 125
Alternatives to these two models
Derived from terrain, category, use, cushioning, stability, drop, weight and price.
- Close to HOKA Rincon 5: same terrain, same category, same role
- Close to HOKA Rincon 5: same terrain, same category, same role
- Close to HOKA Rincon 5: same terrain, same category, same role
- Close to HOKA Rincon 4: same terrain, same category, same role