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HOKA Rincon 5vsMizuno Wave Rider 30

The HOKA Rincon 5 and Mizuno Wave Rider 30 score 65% on spec similarity. Going from the HOKA Rincon 5 to the Mizuno Wave Rider 30: 10 g lighter, with the same drop.

Side by side

The Δ column is the Mizuno Wave Rider 30 minus the HOKA Rincon 5. A dash means we don't have a sourced value.

HOKA Rincon 5 vs Mizuno Wave Rider 30 specifications
SpecHOKA Rincon 5Mizuno Wave Rider 30Δ
Heel stack—42.5 mm—
Forefoot stack—34.5 mm—
Drop8 mm8 mm±0mm
Weight275 g265 g−10g
RRP (GBP)—£140—
CategoryDaily trainerDaily trainersame
SupportNeutralNeutralsame
SurfaceRoadRoadsame
StatusCurrentCurrentsame

Who should pick which

Based only on the numbers above. Fit and feel aren't in this comparison.

Pick the
HOKA Rincon 5

The numbers on record give no spec reason to choose it over the other.

Pick the
Mizuno Wave Rider 30

if you want:

  • a lighter shoe (265 vs 275 g)
FAQ FAQ

HOKA Rincon 5 vs Mizuno Wave Rider 30: questions

Answers are generated from the published specs on this page. Missing values are left out, never estimated.

Which is lighter, the HOKA Rincon 5 or the Mizuno Wave Rider 30?

The Mizuno Wave Rider 30, at 265 g vs 275 g, 10 g lighter on published figures. Weights are as published; reference size for both: men's (size not stated).

What's the drop difference between the HOKA Rincon 5 and the Mizuno Wave Rider 30?

None: both have an 8 mm heel-to-toe drop.

How similar are the HOKA Rincon 5 and the Mizuno Wave Rider 30?

They score 65% on Trova's spec similarity, which compares published heel stack, drop, weight, category and support. Both are in our daily trainer category.