Hoka zinal 2

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Hoka zinal 2

Price

280

Rating

High

Popularity

Less Popular

The Hoka Zinal 2 is a lightweight and responsive trail running shoe designed for short and quick off-road runs, sitting between the Hoka Torrent and Hoka Speedgoat in terms of cushioning and performance within the Hoka lineup.

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2 colorways

Colorway: Green / Blue

Widths available: normal

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Summary

The Hoka Zinal 2 is a versatile trail running shoe designed for agility and speed, ideal for shorter distance trail races and quick off-road runs. Compared to Hoka's other models, the Zinal 2 is lighter and more streamlined, focusing on providing a responsive ride and excellent ground feel. While shoes like the Hoka Speedgoat and Mafate are geared towards ultra-distances with maximum cushioning and rugged durability, the Zinal 2 fits into the lineup as the go-to choice for those seeking a nimble shoe that doesn’t sacrifice comfort but emphasizes speed and responsiveness on technical trails.

Surface

trail

Cushioning

MinLowMediumHighMax(20mm)

Category

ResponsiveBalancedComfort

Breathability

LowMediumHigh(creel jacquard mesh upper)

Weight

226g

Heel-to-Toe Drop

4mm0mm14mm

Support

NeutralLightHigh

Width options

normal

Grip

LowMediumHighMax(medium density, 3.7mm lugs) - Vibram Megagrip Litebase rubber

Suitability

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Pros & Cons

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Most Mentioned Cons

responsiveness (12)
bounce (8)
softness (6)
Pros
"Great energy return on long runs"
"Comfortable for daily training"
Cons
"Can feel soft for speedwork"

responsiveness (12)
bounce (8)
softness (6)
Pros
"Great energy return on long runs"
"Comfortable for daily training"
Cons
"Can feel soft for speedwork"

responsiveness (12)
bounce (8)
softness (6)
Pros
"Great energy return on long runs"
"Comfortable for daily training"
Cons
"Can feel soft for speedwork"

responsiveness (12)
bounce (8)
softness (6)
Pros
"Great energy return on long runs"
"Comfortable for daily training"
Cons
"Can feel soft for speedwork"

responsiveness (12)
bounce (8)
softness (6)
Pros
"Great energy return on long runs"
"Comfortable for daily training"
Cons
"Can feel soft for speedwork"

responsiveness (12)
bounce (8)
softness (6)
Pros
"Great energy return on long runs"
"Comfortable for daily training"
Cons
"Can feel soft for speedwork"

responsiveness (12)
bounce (8)
softness (6)
Pros
"Great energy return on long runs"
"Comfortable for daily training"
Cons
"Can feel soft for speedwork"

responsiveness (12)
bounce (8)
softness (6)
Pros
"Great energy return on long runs"
"Comfortable for daily training"
Cons
"Can feel soft for speedwork"

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4.3/5

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