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HOKA Rocket X 3
HOKA Mach X 3
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Weight
208.4 g (7.35 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.6 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Weight
267.6 g (9.44 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.6 mm
Plate
Plastic
Our Verdict
HOKA Rocket X 3
HOKA Mach X 3
The HOKA Rocket X 3 and HOKA Mach X 3 represent the brand's oldest plated shoe series, with the Rocket X 3 being the dedicated racing shoe, and the Mach X 3 a super trainer. The Rocket X 3 is significantly lighter and has a more rigid carbon plate, whereas the Mach X 3 has a Pebax plate. Despite being more streamlined and race-optimised, the Rocket X 3 is more stable than the Mach X 3, due to having a lower stack height and significantly firmer midsole.
Variants
- Rocket X 3 (White/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Rocket X 3 (White/Black - (Women - US 7))
- Mach X 3 (Neon Citrus/Neon Lime - (Men - US 9))
- Mach X 3 (Neon Rose/Neon Tangerine - (Women - US 7))
- Mach X 3 (White/Neon Lime - (Women - US 7))
- Mach X 3 (White/Neon Tangerine - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
8.4
7.4
Weight
7.9
5.7
Heel Energy Return
8.5
4.6
Forefoot Energy Return
8.5
7.9
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Plastic
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
7.9
5.7
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
208.4 g (7.35 oz)
267.6 g (9.44 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Heel Stack Height
40.3 mm
46.6 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
31.7 mm
39.0 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.6 mm
7.6 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.0 mm
5.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
76 mm (3.0")
87 mm (3.4")
Outsole Arch Width
69 mm (2.7")
74 mm (2.9")
Outsole Forefoot Width
107 mm (4.2")
109 mm (4.3")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
1.89
1.87
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.38
2.79
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
274 mm (10.8")
275 mm (10.8")
Internal Heel Width
65 mm (2.6")
59 mm (2.3")
Internal Forefoot Width
94 mm (3.7")
91 mm (3.6")
Wide Sizing Available
No
Yes
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Non-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Plastic
Performance
Heel Energy Return
8.5
4.6
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
83.7%
71.4%
Forefoot Energy Return
8.5
7.9
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
83.8%
80.3%
Heel Cushioning
8.3
8.6
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 550N
4.40 J
3.92 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
10.16 J
10.67 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
15.84 J
18.05 J
Forefoot Cushioning
7.9
8.8
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 800N
5.14 J
5.62 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
8.44 J
9.71 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
12.09 J
14.37 J
Heel Firmness
5.8
4.7
Heel Firmness
Firmness At 550N
46.8 N/mm
45.4 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
124.4 N/mm
97.6 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
305.2 N/mm
229.1 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.2
7.1
Forefoot Firmness
Firmness At 800N
108.3 N/mm
87.7 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
223.2 N/mm
177.8 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
462.5 N/mm
348.2 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
7.6
8.2
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 10km
8.27 J
9.07 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
8.16 J
8.86 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
8.08 J
8.71 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
8.02 J
8.61 J
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