HOKA Zinal 2

One of the best-selling HOKA models last year comes with new features for 2023. We are talking about the HOKA Zinal 2, a model that combines the best technologies and materials of the brand and maintains its firmness in this second edition standing as one of the most powerful shoes in the mountain market.

These HOKA Zinal 2 are trail running shoes designed for the most avid trail runners. It is a model that reinvents itself and becomes a little more radical to bet on speed and dynamism in technical and compact terrain for short but intense distances.

Main characteristics of the HOKA Zinal 2

The Zinal 2 is a trail running shoe from HOKA designed to bring dynamism, speed and agility to any self-respecting trail runner. We are talking about a second improved version, in which we will find more prominent lugs, up to 5 millimeters, within a somewhat lower profile, about 30 millimeters in the heel and 25 in the toe.

One of the main innovations is found in the upper of the shoe, which is made in one piece, with an elastic knit collar, providing a neo fit and greater protection in difficult terrain. The shoe feels like an extension of the foot, increasing comfort on challenging surfaces.

This new version features neutral and high cushioning, making them ideal for neutral runners looking for a high level of cushioning when running in the mountains.

Undoubtedly, an improvement that is enhanced thanks to elements that we could already find in the first HOKA Zinal, such as its Vibram Megagrip Litebase compound outsole. A compound that provides the perfect safety and durability to be able to squeeze them to the maximum even in the most demanding competitions.

For its part, this trail running model for competition and demanding training also stands out for its change in the upper, which will bring more lightness to the whole, flexibility and breathability, but will reduce its support. A mesh of great minimalism.

The ideal runner of the HOKA Zinal 2

A HOKA Zinal 2 is a trail shoe for men and women that is aimed at runners of medium-low weight and limited to races and short-distance competitions, optimal to exploit their performance to the maximum. In short, a model that will fit best with weight profiles below 85 kilos and for runners with great running technique.

A high-pace model for, above all, flat and compact terrain, but that will work perfectly on more technical surfaces. A very dynamic model with which to face all kinds of situations. Overall, a leap forward towards the speed and dynamism of pure competition that HOKA was missing in its catalog.

Technical specifications of the HOKA Zinal 2

The shoe has a 5 mm drop, which provides a more natural running sensation and greater efficiency in each stride. In terms of weight, the shoe is lighter than the first version, weighing only 227 grams in its men's version and 189 grams in the women's version.

In short, the HOKA Zinal 2 stands out for its versatility, they are ideal for fast mountain running, offering a combination of lightness, speed and now, greater reactivity and grip in this new version.