Which one for which runner?
What sets each model apart, from the published specs. Neither is better in absolute terms.
HOKA Zinal 3
- Latest version (2026)
- Also made for: Marathon
HOKA Zinal 2
- Previous version (2023)
- 26 g lighter
- Also made for: Intervals
Side by side
- HOKA Zinal 2 is 26 g lighter
Profiles
- HOKA Zinal 3
- HOKA Zinal 2
- Zinal 3 — Comfort: 3/5
- Zinal 3 — Responsiveness: 4/5
- Zinal 3 — Stability: 2/5
- Zinal 3 — Durability: 3/5
- Zinal 3 — Grip: 3/5
- Zinal 3 — Versatility: 3/5
- Zinal 2 — Comfort: 2/5
- Zinal 2 — Responsiveness: 4/5
- Zinal 2 — Stability: 2/5
- Zinal 2 — Durability: 2/5
- Zinal 2 — Grip: 3/5
- Zinal 2 — Versatility: 3/5
CriterionHOKA Zinal 3HOKA Zinal 2
Price
Catalogue price £140 USD 160
Best price found Not specified Not specified
Specifications
Weight 253 g 227 g
Drop
Heel stack
Forefoot stack
Midsole foam SCF EVA EVA
Plate Not specified Not specified
Support Not specified Not specified
Ratings
Overall 3.59 out of 5 2.98 out of 5
Cushioning 2 out of 5 2 out of 5
Stability
Comfort 3 out of 5 2 out of 5
Responsiveness
Durability 3 out of 5 2 out of 5
Grip
Versatility 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Best for
Terrain Trail Trail
Role Training Training
Versions Men's Men's
Uses Trail running, Marathon Trail running, Intervals
Runner level Not specified Not specified
Paces Not specified Not specified
Related pages
Men · Women · Unisex
By terrain
By characteristic
Retailer prices
HOKA Zinal 3
No retailer price available for this shoe yet.
Recommended retail price£140
HOKA Zinal 2
No retailer price available for this shoe yet.
Recommended retail priceUSD 160
Alternatives to these two models
Derived from terrain, category, use, cushioning, stability, drop, weight and price.
- Close to HOKA Zinal 3: same terrain, same category, same role
- Close to HOKA Zinal 3: same terrain, same category, same role
- Close to HOKA Zinal 2: same terrain, same category, same role
- Close to HOKA Zinal 2: same terrain, same category, same role