What replaced the Hoka Rincon 3?
Updated October 14, 2026. Specs are men's US 9.
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THE SHORT ANSWER
The Rincon 4 replaced the 3 in August 2024 after a three-year gap, at $125. Hoka rebuilt the shoe on a wider, more stable platform with revised EVA, a rubberized-EVA podular outsole, and a snug double-jacquard upper. It gained 0.6 oz and became a better protected daily trainer, but lost some of the low, nimble versatility that defined the first three Rincons.
- Hoka Rincon 3Sizes running outMen's at AmazonWomen's
- Hoka Rincon 4Men's at AmazonWomen's
Availability last checked Oct 14, 2026. Prices and stock change without notice.
At a glance
- The Rincon 4 is 0.6 oz heavier
- 7 mm more heel stack
- Drop is unchanged at 5 mm
- New midsole foam
- List price up $10
Every spec side by side, with the reason behind each change: Rincon 3 vs 4.
Stay on your shoe, or switch?
Changed characterThe 4 revives the Rincon as a better protected daily trainer, not as a precise continuation of the 3. It is wider, heavier, more stable, and less eager at workout pace. The ride remains recognizably rockered and affordable, but classic Rincon owners should try it rather than assuming the three-year wait produced the same shoe.
Stick with the Rincon 3 if
- You want the 7.4 oz classic Rincon for workouts as well as daily miles
- The Rincon 3 fits you and you can tolerate its short outsole and foam life
- You have a high-volume foot; the 4 upper runs snug even before the ride changes
Move to the Rincon 4 if
- You want a wider, steadier platform for everyday running
- You want more underfoot protection after the long gap
- You are willing to trade 0.6 oz for a more substantial build and a wide-size option
Where the Hoka Rincon is now
Two updates on, the Rincon 5 (2026) is what sits on shelves today. Against the shoe you own rather than the one that directly replaced it:
- The Rincon 5 is 2.3 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
Mixed but not hostile. Reviewers liked the cushion-to-weight ratio, smooth rocker, stability, breathability, and unchanged value. The snug low-volume fit and ordinary energy return disappointed some, and lab abrasion testing found that the thick rubberized-EVA outsole still wore exceptionally fast.
Still want the original?
Buy remaining Rincon 3 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 4, these come closest to what the Rincon 3 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 3: 0.5 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 3: 1.8 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 3: 0.4 oz lighter, 1 mm less drop, $15 more at list.
Questions runners ask
- Is the Hoka Rincon 3 still available?
- For now. Amazon still lists the Hoka Rincon 3, 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 4 a downgrade from the Hoka Rincon 3?
- Not a downgrade, but a different shoe. The Rincon 4 scores well with new buyers while changing the ride that Hoka Rincon 3 loyalists bought it for. Read the spec changes before assuming it will feel familiar.
- How much heavier is the Rincon 4?
- 0.6 oz heavier in a men's US 9: 8 oz against the Hoka Rincon 3's 7.4 oz.
- Is the Hoka Rincon still made?
- Yes. The current version is the Hoka Rincon 5, released in 2026, 2 versions on from the Hoka Rincon 3.
- What is the closest current alternative to the Hoka Rincon 3?
- 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.