Hoka Rincon 4 Review

Hoka Rincon 4 (€132, £109.99, $125 USD)

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Stats

Pattern Weight: 263g/ 9.2oz US12 EU46.2/3

Stack Top 37 mm heel / 32 mm forefoot (+3mm over model 2) Drop: 5 mm

First Impressions, Match and Higher

Let me begin with the match. On the subject of Hoka sizing, I at all times order my footwear a half measurement bigger. The Rincon mannequin is even smaller than the typical Hoka, so I might advocate that you just strive on sneakers a full measurement bigger than standard.

As well as, I have to point out that the higher is comparatively slender within the midfoot and entrance, and generally the shoe itself could be very small. Individuals with huge ft or who want more room within the higher (for orthopedic insoles, for instance) might have hassle becoming the Rincons to their ft. One other uncommon resolution is the system of laces that don’t attain the ankle, ending too early, however about this, and the influence of this resolution on working, extra within the following sections of the assessment.

As soon as on the foot, the shoe gives the look of being very mild in its class. That is certainly the case – 263g in my ‘kayak’ measurement 46 and ⅔ of the load is superb.

The higher could be very closely perforated and you may really feel it. I examined the shoe in temperatures of 25-35 levels Celsius they usually did not really feel as sizzling as I might have anticipated. Usually I strive to not run when the temperature reaches 35 or extra, however if you’re extra adventurous than I’m then for such, ‘sizzling’ events I positively advocate the Rincon 4. Within the ankle space the higher is sufficiently softened, as befits a coaching shoe.

What got here as a slight shock to me, the heel counter could be very closely padded, which actually improves the soundness of the Rincon 4 regardless of their slender silhouette. I would not be myself if I did not point out the reflectors. The Rincon 4 has two giant reflective inserts within the tongue space and one slender insert within the toe space. Talking of the tongue, it’s positively too quick, which is most noticeable when placing on the shoe. Happily, this doesn’t translate into any discomfort whereas working.

Midsole and Outsole

Let’s begin, unusually, with the outsole. The Rincon 4 doesn’t use conventional rubber on its tread. Undoubtedly, this is likely one of the causes giving them such a really light-weight character. As a result of excessive temperatures, I didn’t handle to check the grip on very moist surfaces even as soon as. As a substitute of conventional rubber, the producer determined to make use of a layer of EVA foam mix with rubber.

After working about 50km, the outsole wears down at a mean fee – and this can be a optimistic shock to me. Why? As a result of initially, sneakers with out conventional rubber, with my top and weight (182 cm/83 kg/heel striker), have a tendency to wear down a lot sooner. Secondly, the worth of the shoe at – it’s positively under the market common which supplies us an excellent value/longevity ratio.

The midsole foam is CMEVA (Compression Molded EVA), which could be very stiff and agency within the Rincon 4 though we do have 3mm extra stack top than the Rincon 3 to come back at a fairly substantial 37mm heel / 32 mm forefoot.

For a lot of of you firmer CMEVA foam will maybe be a ‘dealbreaker’, for me it’s simply the alternative. Proper now available on the market, 90% of sneakers try to be as mushy as potential, consolation is essential. However what about the remainder of the runners, like me, preferring firmer foam. The selection could be very slender or in some manufacturers – equivalent to Nike there’s none (all Nike fashions I do know are mushy or very mushy). An extra benefit of firmer foam is longevity, an issue confronted by runners of the earlier model of Rincon during which after working X kilometers the cushioning fully flattens out and loses its mushy character.

Trip and Conclusions

As I discussed earlier, the Rincon 4 has a really agency foam. This interprets right into a working expertise just like the final time I felt within the Adidas Boston 10. These have been sneakers that almost all didn’t like – the alternative for me.

When working, the sneakers don’t cushion in a springy manner, however in a extra conventional manner. This interprets into very excessive stability of the shoe and permits the use the Rincons not just for working, but additionally for sooner exercises (which can be helped by the low weight of the shoe).

Throughout the run the shoe rolls very historically, the ‘end rocker’, which is a trademark of Hoki will not be very noticeable. By way of terrain, I might keep on with asphalt and hard-packed forest trails. By way of distances, I believe its candy spot can be 10 km to a half marathon. For a full marathon you would wish a bit extra and forgiving foam and for five km or much less one can find lighter fashions.

What would I enhance in regards to the Rincon 4? Not a lot, actually – it is an excellent shoe particularly within the ‘entry degree’ class, i.e. fundamental trainers aimed primarily at learners. However two issues do come to thoughts.

Firstly, the shoe might be extra roomy in width and top, I used to be most snug working in it with out socks and in thicker socks it was just too tight for my reasonably broad foot

Secondly, I would really like the tongue to be longer and the holes for the laces to be moved a bit additional in the direction of the ankle. This will surely enhance the consolation of the run.

All in all, the Rincon 4 is an excellent entry-level Hoka coaching shoe. Particularly, I might advocate it to newbie runners who wish to purchase a good coaching shoe with out having to ‘break the piggy financial institution’.

Matt’s Rating: 9.5/10

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Maciej ‘Matt’ Kolat– 37 years previous, hailing from Poland however pounding Scottish pavements and trails since 2007. Primarily runs shorter distances on pavement 5-10 km and reserves longer runs for lovely Scottish Glens. Matt’s opinion typically might differ from different RTR testers as he’s the slowest of the bunch (5k at 25:38). Matt additionally makes use of working as a solution to keep wholesome having shedded 100 lbs to this point (and counting).

Translated from Matt’s authentic Polish assessment with Deepl.com

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