I largely agree with your views and give it a 9.85. Hi Sam!
I am a heel striker and softer heel shoes with minimal rubber there can be more unstable that I like. The Rincon can be thought of as the up tempo, racing sibling of the Clifton. I’ve found that removing the insole makes it a more responsive shoe (with the insole it feels very unstable and mushy), but it isn’t nearly as smooth to run in as the Rincon. Awesome Inc. theme. In 2018 the Reebok Floatride Run Fast, NB Beacon, Pegasus Turbo and Skechers Razor 3 were the very lightweight cushioned marvels. There is no toe bumper or stiffener beyond the curved up outsole. I didn't notice so much foam difference. The Rincon are just slightly more forgiving all around. The Beacon might be a hair ahead on the ‘one shoe for everything’ scale, but it’s personal preference. The Razor is clearly more responsive and firmer than Rincon but rougher on the legs.Peter: I ran these back to back and with one on each foot. It is so pliable and unstructured off the foot than it is difficult to shoot “glamour” pics without stuffing a foot or paper in them. Available July 2019 - MRSP $115.00. I do wish for a touch more heel rubber coverage and thickness yes for wear but also to provide a touch more stable platform there.
After this review I was thinking that it could also be a good idea to include this shoe into consideration. The GR7H upper does not have the feeling of security of the Rincon’s due to its stretch knit upper approach which will either work or not whereas the Rincon’s non stretch thin wrap can should fit more foot shapes.Peter: Where the Rincon feels smooth and works well with my stride, the GR7H makes me feel like I’m fighting it a little bit. Jeff: This is one of the smoothest running shoes I’ve ever worn. Razor 3 Hyper gets a lot of (well-deserved) love, but I’ll still take the Rincon.Sam: I would reach for the Razor for shorter races say up to 10K for me and the Rincon for both training and racing with racing at longer distances than Razor. The sides of the heel collar are low, soft, and flexible, and even the pull tab off of the back seems well engineered. The all-new Hoka One One Rincon reminds me of the Hoka Clifton shoe. It’s just not quite firm enough to rip through a 5k.
It is less densely bouncy than the rubberized foams in shoes such as the Mach 2 and for me is more consistent, smooth, less dense and more energetic in its rebound than Mach, Clifton 5 or 6. Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. This said, I also don’t see running trails in them as I did the Huaka. Sam, Editor And the outsole is largely exposed midsole, with a little bit of strategically placed rubber. The Zoom Fly is more explosive on toe off and also more tiring, Rincon all day any day for me as well for daily training,Jeff: These two shoes are cut from the same cloth.
The product reviewed was provided at no cost. I'm so glad I did, my first run with them was my final 20 miles training run and they were light and comfortable. The upper could be just slightly more dialed--it’s a tiny bit baggy and could afford to lock the foot just slightly better.
Sizing was "spot on", but vs other Hokas specifically or other brands? Staff. The midfoot and toe box are nearly shapeless to accommodate your foot, and the heel counter has very little reinforcement. As much as I like the Beacon, for me it tops out around 10-15 miles and wouldn’t make my short list for a full marathon, and the Rincon is near the top of that list. thanks for share it with us,!! Out of your reviewers, my running profile most closely matches Jeff’s. I haven't tried a true speed workout in them yet, but they may be just a tiny bit soft to be able to get turnover as high as you might with a firmer shoe. Does the Rincon have a shot? :-) Speed work included six half mile intervals at 5K pace, and the shoe felt just as good as it did during a leisurely recovery run or a slow thirteen miler the day after a sixteen mile trail run.Peter: This is the only potential trouble spot on the Rincon so far. The Ciifton 1 was such as a shoe for me. So please Accept! Running Northwest is the premier guide to road and trail running and triathlons in the Pacific Northwest. It feels comfortable at any pace, and virtually any distance. I seem to be 10.5 in Kinvara and Epic React but 11 in Speedgoat 2 and Beacon.....any advice?
I’m sure the high school kids are going to enjoy it, but I think nearly everyone else is as well.Sam: first Hoka (except Rehi) with a distinct flex point. I'm aiming for a 3:10h finishing time. At about an ounce more it is also heavier. Only thing I find disapointing in the review is the release date, I want them NOW:-) Sam: It’s pretty clear the Clifton 5 or 6 is the trainer version of the Rincon. I do think the combination of React foam and the outsole will be longer lasting than Rincon’s. And yes, it is a very worthy and I think improved successor to the original Clifton,-0.10 for a touch more mid foot upper support, bootie tongue?-0.15 for more heel rubber for durability and stabilityPeter: The Rincon is fun, fast and smooth. Would you describe this as being stiff in the toe area? Midfoot, forefoot, or heel striker - I think all runners will enjoy this shoe.
Comparing Hoka Rincon to New Balance 1400 V6 which one do you think more suitable for marathon race? Rocker plus flex is a great combo!Forefoot is adequate width, wider footed runners won’t be able to experience an amazing shoe.Sam: Softish heel but not nearly as soft and unstable as Clifton 1 as there is a less pronounced heel bevel. Any thoughts regards comparison of Rincon versus New Balance FuelCell Propel ? Is it so difficult for Hoka to put a thicker insole? Just put 250 on the Clifton 6 and was getting sick of them. Wider footed runners will favor the Beacon, everyone else, Rincon.Sam: Last year Beacon was one of my favorites but its heel feels lower, its upper while more secure is not as comfortable and its transitions not as smooth.
+1 for a Hoka Napali comparison.