HOKA / Zinal

Zinal 3

Trail2026-04 · US · Release dateChecked 2026-08-22

Zinal 3 is a low-profile trail racer for fast movement on technical terrain. It replaces the prior EVA platform with higher-return SCF EVA and switches from Vibram to HOKA proprietary sticky rubber. A revised multidirectional 5mm lug pattern adds bite, while a lightweight leno-weave upper, stretchy dynamic vamp, and protective toe rand balance breathability and protection. HOKA lists the shoe as not plated.

Key specifications

Weight

253 g

All models average 268.9 gDifference from average −15.9 g

Average of 973 models

Drop

5 mm

All models average 6.8 mmDifference from average −1.8 mm

Average of 986 models

Stack (heel)

31.8 mm

All models average 34.3 mmDifference from average −2.5 mm

Average of 810 models

MSRP

$150.00 USD · US · Tax excluded

All models average $165.57Difference from average −15.57 USD

Average of 680 models

This modelAll models average

Stack (forefoot): 26.8 mm
Carbon plate: No
Midsole: SCF EVA
Outsole: sticky rubber
Use cases: Trail / Race

Weight notes Men’s weight.

Plate notes The shoe is not plated.

IN CONTEXT

Specs in context

Weight × stack788 models shown

HOKA Zinal 3253 g / 31.8 mm

Weight distribution973 models

95 g385 g

This model 253 gAll models average 268.9 gDifference from average −15.9 g

Drop distribution986 models

0 mm12 mm

This model 5 mmAll models average 6.8 mmDifference from average −1.8 mm

Stack distribution810 models

5 mm60 mm

This model 31.8 mmAll models average 34.3 mmDifference from average −2.5 mm

MSRP distribution · USD · US · Tax excluded680 models

$50.00$500.00

This model $150.00All models average $165.57Difference from average −$15.57

Unknown values are excluded. Shoe sizes and measurement conditions vary, so use these averages and distributions as a guide when comparing specifications.

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