Torrent 5
HOKA's lightweight neutral trail trainer built for daily miles on rough terrain, now with a bit more cushion and durability.
- Terrain
- trail
- Primary use
- Daily trail training
- Also good for
- Easy trail run, Trail long run, Technical trail, Door-to-trail
- Stability
- neutral
- Weight
- 275g
- Drop
- 5mm
- Stack
- not published
- Lug
- 5mm
- Outsole
- high-abrasion rubber
- Upper
- engineered mesh
- Widths
- standard
The Torrent 5 remains a versatile daily trail trainer suited to technical singletrack and long trail days, though manufacturer-only sourcing limits independent verification of ride quality claims.
HOKA states the added 5mm of stack improves shock absorption while preserving a responsive toe-off, paired with aggressive 5mm lugs for trail traction; these are manufacturer claims not yet confirmed by independent testing.
HOKA describes a symmetrical, neutral fit with an updated engineered mesh upper; one manufacturer-hosted review notes it runs about a half size large, but this is not independently corroborated.
Daily trail runs, technical terrain, and door-to-trail outings where lightweight protection and traction are needed.
Runners needing waterproof protection or maximal cushioning for ultra distances, since this shoe is not waterproof and sits at a moderate stack height.