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HOKA Torrent 3 Reviews

Trail

Runners say it feels stable thanks to its low stack, but the main complaint is lugs tearing or wearing off early, reported by several.

65Signal score

55% positive

11reviews

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Runner review · Anonymous · Recreational · Nov 3, 2026

Mixed

first proper trail shoe for me. light, low drop, and the foam has a bit of bounce so dirt roads and smooth singletrack feel quick. you sit low so it feels really stable on off camber bits. no rock plate tho, on my rocky ridge loop i feel every sharp stone. at about 200 km some of the outer lugs started tearing off and the overlay above the mudguard is splitting on both sides. also kinda slippy on wet pavement on the way to the trailhead. good for easy trails, not the rough stuff

Reddit · r/trailrunning · Sep 4, 2024 · summarized

Negative

After about 30 miles including scrambling, a third of a runner's Torrent 3 lugs had partially sheared off.

Reddit · r/trailrunning · Sep 4, 2024 · summarized

Mixed

After about 300 miles, more than half of a runner's Torrent 3 lugs are gone, so they keep it for graded trails only.

Reddit · r/trailrunning · Sep 4, 2024 · summarized

Negative

A runner's Torrent 3 lost most of its lugs on one shoe after about 20 miles and was returned.

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Common questions about HOKA Torrent 3

What do runners say about HOKA Torrent 3?

Runners say it feels stable thanks to its low stack, but the main complaint is lugs tearing or wearing off early, reported by several. Some still love it.

Is HOKA Torrent 3 worth it?

Of the 11 reviews with a clear verdict, 55% are positive, 18% mixed and 27% negative. The praise mentioned most is stable. The most common complaint is wears out fast.

What are the most common complaints about HOKA Torrent 3?

The complaints reviewers mention most: wears out fast (4 reviews). For example: After about 30 miles including scrambling, a third of a runner's Torrent 3 lugs had partially sheared off.

Where do these HOKA Torrent 3 reviews come from?

We collected and summarized 10 experiences shared on Reddit and blogs, with links to the original sources. One review was submitted directly to RunningRecs. Reviews submitted here are checked for spam before they appear. Every review, submitted here or collected, is read as positive, mixed or negative.