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HOKA Skyward X vs Skyward X 2

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    Main Differences
    Design
      WeightStack HeightsExternal ShapeInternal ShapeForefoot Fit: WidthForefoot Fit: HeightArch Fit: WidthLength FitHeel Rocker GeometryForefoot Rocker GeometryOther Features
    Performance
      Heel Compression Energy ReturnForefoot Compression Energy ReturnHeel CushioningForefoot CushioningHeel FirmnessForefoot FirmnessForefoot Long Run CushioningRocker StiffnessForefoot Bending Energy ReturnForefoot Bending Stiffness
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HOKA Skyward X
HOKA Skyward X 2 
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Tested using Methodology v0.10

Updated Mar 16, 2026 07:58 PM

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HOKA Skyward X Picture

Track

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Weight
306.9 g (10.82 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.8 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Weight
283.3 g (9.99 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.7 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber

Our Verdict

HOKA Skyward X

HOKA Skyward X 2

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Variants

  • Skyward X (Black/Electric Aqua - (Men - US 9))
  • Skyward X (Blanc De Blanc/Swim Day - (Women - US 7))
  • Skyward X 2 (Grout/Cobalt - (Men - US 9))
  • Skyward X 2 (Lilac Cream/Tangerine Glow - (Women - US 7))

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Main Differences for
Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Marathon Racing 
 

7.3
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Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

4.1
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Weight 
 

306.9 g (10.82 oz)
Lock g (Lock oz)

Stack Heights 
 

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Heel Stack Height 
 

50.4 mm
Lock mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

43.6 mm
Lock mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

6.8 mm
Lock mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

5.0 mm
Lock mm

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

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Outsole Heel Width 
 

95 mm (3.7")
Lock mm (Lock")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

82 mm (3.2")
Lock mm (Lock")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

119 mm (4.7")
Lock mm (Lock")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

1.88
Lock

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

2.73
Lock

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

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Internal Length 
 

274 mm (10.8")
Lock mm (Lock")

Internal Heel Width 
 

60 mm (2.4")
Lock mm (Lock")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

91 mm (3.6")
Lock mm (Lock")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

No
Locked

Forefoot Fit: Width 
 

10
N/A

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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation 
 

-0.2 mm (-0.006")
Lock mm (Lock")

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

1.6 mm (0.061")
Lock mm (Lock")

Forefoot Fit: Height 
 

10
N/A

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Toe TTS Deviation 
 

0.4 mm (0.016")
Lock mm (Lock")

Arch Fit: Width 
 

4.3
N/A

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Arch Width TTS Deviation 
 

-7.6 mm (-0.300")
Lock mm (Lock")

Length Fit 
 

10
N/A

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Heel Rocker Geometry 
 

N/A

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Heel Spring 
 

Lock mm (Lock")

Heel Apex Position 
 

Lock%

Heel Rocker Angle 
 

Lock°

Forefoot Rocker Geometry 
 

N/A

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Toe Spring 
 

Lock mm (Lock")

Toe Apex Position 
 

Lock%

Forefoot Rocker Angle 
 

Lock°

Other Features  

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Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Semi-gusseted
Locked

Plate 
 

Carbon Fiber
Locked
Performance

Heel Compression Energy Return 
 

7.5
N/A

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Heel Energy Return 
 

78.1%
Lock%

Forefoot Compression Energy Return 
 

7.7
N/A

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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

79.2%
Lock%

Heel Cushioning 
 

8.8
N/A

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Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

3.56 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

11.41 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

21.08 J
Lock J

Forefoot Cushioning 
 

9.6
N/A

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Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

6.19 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

11.79 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

18.34 J
Lock J

Heel Firmness 
 

3.7
N/A

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Firmness At 550N 
 

42.8 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

79.0 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

169.4 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Forefoot Firmness 
 

5.3
N/A

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Firmness At 800N 
 

66.2 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

128.1 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

250.9 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

9.0
N/A

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Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

10.59 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

10.34 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

10.19 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

10.08 J
Lock J

Rocker Stiffness 
 

N/A

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Force To Flatten The Rocker 
 

Lock N

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

N/A

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Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

Lock%

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

N/A

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Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

Lock N/mm

Forefoot Bending Force 
 

Lock N

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