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HOKA Rocket X 3
New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5
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New Balance
Weight
208.4 g (7.35 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.6 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Weight
200.5 g (7.07 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.9 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Our Verdict
HOKA Rocket X 3
New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5
The New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 and HOKA Rocket X 3 are two race shoes that deliver some high-performance elements while maintaining their respective brand's comfort-forward designs. The shoes are very similar in weight and energy return, but the HOKA shoe has better cushioning, especially over long distances.
Variants
- Rocket X 3 (White/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Rocket X 3 (White/Black - (Women - US 7))
- FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 (Urgent Red/White/Black - (Men - US 9))
- FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 (Urgent Red/White/Black - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
8.4
8.4
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
7.9
8.1
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
208.4 g (7.35 oz)
200.5 g (7.07 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Heel Stack Height
40.3 mm
39.4 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
31.7 mm
30.5 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.6 mm
8.9 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.0 mm
8.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
76 mm (3.0")
75 mm (3.0")
Outsole Arch Width
69 mm (2.7")
55 mm (2.2")
Outsole Forefoot Width
107 mm (4.2")
106 mm (4.2")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
1.89
1.90
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.38
3.48
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
274 mm (10.8")
276 mm (10.9")
Internal Heel Width
65 mm (2.6")
64 mm (2.5")
Internal Forefoot Width
94 mm (3.7")
90 mm (3.5")
Wide Sizing Available
No
Yes
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Non-gusseted
Semi-gusseted
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber
Performance
Heel Energy Return
8.5
8.6
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
83.7%
84.8%
Forefoot Energy Return
8.5
8.6
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
83.8%
84.6%
Heel Cushioning
8.3
7.2
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 550N
4.40 J
3.89 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
10.16 J
8.66 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
15.84 J
13.82 J
Forefoot Cushioning
7.9
7.9
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 800N
5.14 J
5.08 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
8.44 J
8.46 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
12.09 J
12.15 J
Heel Firmness
5.8
6.9
Heel Firmness
Firmness At 550N
46.8 N/mm
58.9 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
124.4 N/mm
143.4 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
305.2 N/mm
328.3 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.2
8.1
Forefoot Firmness
Firmness At 800N
108.3 N/mm
103.6 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
223.2 N/mm
223.0 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
462.5 N/mm
445.3 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
7.6
7.2
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 10km
8.27 J
7.78 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
8.16 J
7.65 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
8.08 J
7.56 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
8.02 J
7.49 J
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