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HOKA Rincon 5

Runometry Index 60 out of 100 · Train · VersatileRoadTrainingVersatileReleased 2026
HOKA Rincon 5, side view

Shoe profile

Runometry Index

60/100

Complete index

No. 35 of 96 among the current models of its profile

Value for money: Very good

Cushioning33.8 mm
+34.5 pts
Lightness275 g
+17.1 pts
FoamEVA
+8.0 pts

Measurements

Compared with the current models of its profile

Weight
275 g
Reference size not stated by the source
AverageHeavier than 58% of them
Drop
8 mm
AverageTypical
8 mm drop shoes
Heel stack
37.8 mm
HighHigher than 76% of them
Forefoot stack
29.8 mm
HighHigher than 70% of them

Construction

Midsole foam
CMEVA (compression molded EVA foam)
Foam material
EVA
Plate
None
Upper
Breathable engineered mesh
Outsole
Durabrasion Rubber

Who and what for

Category
Daily trainers
Versions
Unisex

Sources: hoka.com (manufacturer), hoka.com (manufacturer), runningwarehouse.eu (retailer)

Method

What’s new since the HOKA Rincon 4

Same line, new version: here’s what moved, from the published values. Weights are only compared in the same size.

Read the full comparison
  • Weight

    Rincon 5 (2026) · This version
    275 g
    Rincon 4 (2024)
    228 g
    Change
    Sizes differ or aren’t stated: no gap given
  • Drop

    Rincon 5 (2026) · This version
    8 mm
    Rincon 4 (2024)
    5 mm
    Change
    +3 mm
  • Heel stack

    Rincon 5 (2026) · This version
    37.8 mm
    Rincon 4 (2024)
    36 mm
    Change
    +1.8 mm
  • Forefoot stack

    Rincon 5 (2026) · This version
    29.8 mm
    Rincon 4 (2024)
    31 mm
    Change
    −1.2 mm
  • Midsole foam

    Rincon 5 (2026) · This version
    CMEVA (compression molded EVA foam)
    Rincon 4 (2024)
    Injected EVA (two-layer)
    Change
    New
  • Catalogue price

    Rincon 5 (2026) · This version
    USD 125
    Rincon 4 (2024)
    USD 125
    Change
    Unchanged
  • Runometry Index

    Rincon 5 (2026) · This version
    60/100
    Rincon 4 (2024)
    77/100
    Change
    −17 pts
CriterionRincon 5 (2026)This versionRincon 4 (2024)Change
Weight 275 g 228 g Sizes differ or aren’t stated: no gap given
Drop 8 mm 5 mm +3 mm
Heel stack 37.8 mm 36 mm +1.8 mm
Forefoot stack 29.8 mm 31 mm −1.2 mm
Midsole foam CMEVA (compression molded EVA foam) Injected EVA (two-layer) New
Catalogue price USD 125 USD 125 Unchanged
Runometry Index 60/100 77/100 −17 pts

Model history

2026 This version

HOKA Rincon 5, side view
  • Weight 275 g
  • Drop 8 mm

4 colours

2024

HOKA Rincon 4, side view, Black
  • Weight 228 g
  • Drop 5 mm

4 colours

2021

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