REVIEW
TRAIL SHOES // HOKA TORRENT 3
WORDS & IMAGE: KATE DZIENIS
ALL HAIL THE TORRENT 3 MOST EVERYONE CAN SPOT A PAIR OF HOKAS FROM A MILE AWAY. And over the years, the brand has changed quite a bit in the way it looks, feels and performs – very much attracting high numbers of trail runners to its sweet and sexy line of footwear. Falling under Hoka’s Sky category of shoes, the Torrent 3 is lightweight and after following the Torrent 2, has provided users with improvements in a variety of areas, allowing it to perform better for everyone – from newbies on 90
the trails to the those seeking podium finishes. As a minimal neutral shoe, the Torrent 3 is surprisingly lightweight and feels springy underfoot. The midsole has Hoka’s ProFly feature, a dual-density cushioning system that combines soft foam in the heel with firmer foam in the forefront; the system allows for soft landings and a powerful toe-off due to utilising a firmer material specifically designed to provide an efficient pushoff. This makes the Torrent 3 respond
to your needs on all surfaces however there is no rockplate, so you will feel the surface you’re stepping on a little bit more than usual if you’re used to a different shoe. The ProFly foam is usually seen on more faster-focused Hoka shoes, so it’s a nice feeling cushioning effect and allows the Torrent 3 to do its job in a number of conditions. Because of this, the Torrent 3 is made specifically for trails seeing as the low-profile cushion bed keeps your
