What replaced the Hoka Rincon 2?
Updated October 14, 2026. Specs are men's US 9.
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THE SHORT ANSWER
The Rincon 3 replaced the 2 in August 2021 at the same $115 price. Hoka introduced a more resilient EVA tune, stripped weight from the upper, and added rubber in more high-wear zones while cutting 0.3 oz. It directly addressed the Rincon's early foam and outsole wear without changing its 29/24 mm, 5 mm geometry.
- Hoka Rincon 2Sizes running outMen's at AmazonWomen's
- Hoka Rincon 3Sizes running outMen's at AmazonWomen's
Availability last checked Oct 14, 2026. Prices and stock change without notice.
At a glance
- The Rincon 3 is 0.3 oz lighter
- Drop is unchanged at 5 mm
- New midsole foam
Every spec side by side, with the reason behind each change: Rincon 2 vs 3.
Stay on your shoe, or switch?
Refined, same shoeThe 3 is the mature version of the original Rincon. It remains exceptionally light and versatile, while the revised foam and added rubber make a credible attempt at the durability problem. They do not eliminate it. This is the version to seek if the classic 5 mm Rincon formula is what you want.
Stick with the Rincon 2 if
- Your Rincon 2 is still lively; geometry and role are unchanged
- The Rincon 3's thinner asymmetrical tongue does not suit your instep
Move to the Rincon 3 if
- You want more rubber and the best durability attempt of the original platform
- You want the lightest published weight in the classic Rincon line
Where the Hoka Rincon is now
The line has moved three versions past the Hoka Rincon 2, and the current model is now the Rincon 5 (2026). Measured against your shoe:
- The Rincon 5 is 2 oz heavier
- 9 mm more heel stack
- Drop moved from 5 mm to 8 mm
- New midsole foam
- List price up $10
What loyalists said about the update
Positive on ride and divided on lifespan. Reviewers saw a smoother, more resilient update and kept recommending it as a one-shoe trainer. Owners ranged from dead foam near 200 km to pairs lasting well beyond 600 km, with outsole grip and tongue movement recurring as complaints.
Still want the original?
Buy remaining Rincon 2 stock
Sizes running outDiscontinued at retail. Amazon carries what remains, so treat an in-stock size as a closing window, and expect prices to swing.
Availability last checked Oct 14, 2026.
Ready to move on?
Beyond the Rincon 3, these come closest to what the Rincon 2 did.
- 7.9 oz
- 5 mm drop
- 37 mm heel
- $145 list
The Mach 7 is what old Rincon buyers expected this line to remain: 1.8 oz lighter, lower-drop, and livelier on supercritical foam. It costs $20 more; the Rincon 5 is the cheaper, steadier easy-day shoe.
Against your Hoka Rincon 2: 0.2 oz heavier, 8 mm more heel stack, the same drop, $30 more at list.
- 9.2 oz
- 8 mm drop
- 42 mm heel
- $155 list
The Clifton 11 is now 0.5 oz lighter despite carrying 4 mm more heel stack, and shares the Rincon 5's 8 mm drop. It is plusher and $30 more; the Rincon remains Hoka's value option.
Against your Hoka Rincon 2: 1.5 oz heavier, 13 mm more heel stack, 3 mm more drop, $40 more at list.
- 7 oz
- 4 mm drop
- 29 mm heel
- $130 list
The Kinvara 16 preserves the old Rincon brief better than the current Rincon does: 2.7 oz lighter, flexible, and low at 4 mm. It costs $5 more and gives up substantial cushion and stability.
Against your Hoka Rincon 2: 0.7 oz lighter, 1 mm less drop, $15 more at list.
Questions runners ask
- Is the Hoka Rincon 2 still available?
- For now. Amazon still lists the Hoka Rincon 2, but the size run is thinning and prices swing with remaining stock. If your size is there, this is the late window, not the early one.
- Is the Rincon 3 a downgrade from the Hoka Rincon 2?
- No. Most runners rate the Rincon 3 as the same shoe done slightly better. The changes are real but none of them alter what the shoe is.
- How much lighter is the Rincon 3?
- 0.3 oz lighter in a men's US 9: 7.4 oz against the Hoka Rincon 2's 7.7 oz.
- Is the Hoka Rincon still made?
- Yes. The current version is the Hoka Rincon 5, released in 2026, 3 versions on from the Hoka Rincon 2.
- What is the closest current alternative to the Hoka Rincon 2?
- The Hoka Mach 7. The Mach 7 is what old Rincon buyers expected this line to remain: 1.8 oz lighter, lower-drop, and livelier on supercritical foam. It costs $20 more; the Rincon 5 is the cheaper, steadier easy-day shoe.