Hoka Zinal 3

RRP £140.00.

Scorecard

From the spec sheet and 2 independent reviews.

• Waterproof: 0 out of 100. Waterproof (GORE-TEX): No.
• Wide fit: 2 out of 100. Wide fit available: No. Reviewers: Secure lockdown, roomy toe.
• Grip: not sure yet. Lug depth: 5 mm; Outsole: HOKA proprietary sticky rubber. Reviewers: Excellent grip; but Outsole wears quickly.
• Cushioning: 0 out of 100. Cushioning: firm; Stack (heel): 30.6 mm. Reviewers flag: Limited cushioning for very long ultras.
• Lightweight: 100 out of 100. Weight: 217 g. Reviewers: Very lightweight.
• Durability: 24 out of 100. Reviewers flag: Outsole wears quickly.
• Rock protection: 0 out of 100. Our sources point clearly against it here.
• Stability: not sure yet. Reviewers: Secure lockdown, roomy toe.
• Breathability: 68 out of 100. Upper: Lightweight leno-weave mesh.
• Recycled materials: 15 out of 100. Our sources point clearly against it here.

Independent reviews

• Hoka Zinal 3 Review iRunFar
• The Hoka Zinal 3 is a Modern Trail Shoe from Another Era Believe in the Run

Specs

Upper

Lightweight leno-weave mesh

Midsole

Supercritical EVA foam

Outsole

HOKA proprietary sticky rubber

Terrain

technical

Best for

fast technical racing on mountainous trails

Weight g

217

Cushioning

firm

Lug depth mm

5

Release year

2026

Heel to toe drop mm

5

Stack height heel mm

30.6

Stack height forefoot mm

25.8

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