Daily trail training
HOKAWomen
Torrent 5
A lightweight, neutral daily trail trainer with moderate cushion and aggressive lugs for varied terrain.
$130MSRP
Comparable specifications
Use these measurements to compare shoes on equal terms.
- Terrain
- trail
- Primary use
- Daily trail training
- Also good for
- Easy trail run, Trail long run, Door-to-trail
- Stability
- neutral
- Weight
- 230g
- Drop
- 5mm
- Stack
- not published
- Lug
- 5mm
- Midsole
- EVA
- Outsole
- high-abrasion rubber
- Upper
- engineered mesh
- Widths
- standard
Easy runsStable platformDoor to trailSmooth trailTechnical trailDaily trainingLightweight
Our read
The Torrent 5 is a versatile daily trail shoe balancing protection and ground feel, though not a dedicated racer or technical specialist.
Ride
Symmetrical, neutral cushion bed with a responsive EVA midsole delivers a balanced, moderately protective ride suited to daily trail miles.
Fit
Engineered mesh upper with perforation offers breathability; no stated width options in evidence.
Best for
Daily trail runs, easy to moderate distances, and door-to-trail training.
Avoid if
Avoid if you need max cushion for ultra-distance or a highly technical, rock-plated shoe for extreme terrain.
Sources
What informed our read. We link out rather than reproduce others’ reviews.