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Essential anatomy 3 torrent8/24/2023 ![]() If you liked the second version, there isn’t a massive update in the third version, so it’s a great option. You feel the ground, and picking up your feet is easy. If you like a lightweight and minimalist trail shoe, the Hoka Torrent 3 is for you. I can’t tell much of a difference between Torrent 2 and 3 as far as the ride, which is excellent for me! I tend to prefer it for races or shorter runs. I appreciate how lightweight and minimal it is. I knew the Hoka Torrent 3 would be a trail shoe, and it continues to be. I’ve consistently got about 300 miles out of the Torrent, and I expect the Torrent 3 to be similar. It’s just less shoe and doesn’t last as long (a tradeoff for the lightweightness). Regarding durability, you aren’t getting as much as one of the more cushioned shoes from Hoka. Honestly, I was pretty surprised by how minimal the Hoka Torrent 3 is but how well it handles wet trails. The 5 mm lugs can handle most terrain well without slipping or falling issues. ![]() As mentioned, California has gotten a ton of rain this year, so traction on wet trails is necessary. There isn’t a rock plate that can play a role on technical and rocky trails.ĭurability and Traction: The outsole of the Hoka Torrent 3 is thick, which helps with rock protection and traction on the trails. You feel the ground, and you can pick up your feet fast. The signature Hoka ProFly is respnisve and firm. Minus the lower stack height, the Torrent 3 hasn’t changed too much. Any of Hoka’s trail offerings ( Hoka Speedgoat 5, Challenger, or Hoka Zinal are better for that. I know I did when I ran in creekbeds with the Hoka Torrent 2 so imagine if anything, the Torrent 3 is worse.ĭon’t try the Hoka Torrent 3 if you are looking for a high-cushioned trail shoe because that isn’t it. You would likely feel every small rock under you. This is not the first shoe I would take to the Northeast, but it’s been great for well-groomed California trails. This means it’s slightly less cushioning which can play a role if you run on rocky trails like the Appalachian Trail. The biggest(not significant) update in the Hoka Torrent 3 is a lower stack height (23/18 for men) and (21/16 for women). Hoka used to run bigger, but they are fairly true to size now. The narrow width wasn’t enough to go up a half size, but it is causing Hoka to do more true to size. I found the Hoka Torrent 3 in size 11 to fit the best. I tend to wear Hoka shoes between a size 10-11 wide. Not enough that I would say “Hoka is a narrow shoe,” but Hoka is getting more narrow lately-just something to consider. One thing I’ve noticed in reviewing Hoka shoes recently is they are slightly more narrow. I also don’t notice the multilayer foam filled upper. I do appreciate the slightly thinner mesh, so it’s more breathable. Nothing irritates or bothers my foot it is the same step in comfort as the previous two versions. The best-running shoe uppers disappear off your feet, and the Hoka Torrent 3 does just that. Plus going into the warmer months, no one wants a shoe that doesn’t breathe! This is excellent because California has gotten a lot of rain, and it feels like every trail run now has a stream crossing. Hoka has added minor updates to the Hoka Torrent 3, making it more breathable than the Torrent 2. It’s interesting for a “minimalist” shoe it does have a lot of cushion and protection in the upper. Unlike others, it has a multilayer foam-filled upper. How fun is that? The Hoka Torrent 3 uses a different upper than other Hoka shoes. I don’t run a lot of super long trail runs (maybe up to 15 or so), so having a lightweight trail shoe is essential to me.įirst, we need to talk about the bright orange color of the Hoka Torrent 3. It’s designed as a “fast” shoe on the trails. The Hoka Torrent differs from most Hoka running shoes because, unlike most, it has minimal cushion. I ran through 3 pairs of them, and it got me through many different trails, including Adobe Regional Park and more. When we moved to Northern California a few years ago, the Torrent 2 was my first “real” trail shoe. The Hoka Torrent will always have a special place in my heart. I was so excited to try the Hoka Torrent 3.
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