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Heel Stack Height
48.6 mm
Weight
283.3 g (9.99 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.7 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Heel Stack Height
46.6 mm
Weight
232.6 g (8.20 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.1 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
HOKA Skyward X 2
ASICS SUPERBLAST 3
The ASICS SUPERBLAST 3 is the more versatile trainer than the HOKA Skyward X 2. Both are superbly cushioned, but the ASICS is lighter and livelier, making it better for both faster training and long runs. The HOKA is the better option if you specifically want a plated, more substantial cruiser for easy and long-distance running.
Variants
- Skyward X 2 (Grout/Cobalt - (Men - US 9))
- Skyward X 2 (Lilac Cream/Tangerine Glow - (Women - US 7))
- SUPERBLAST 3 (Cobalt Burst/Light Orange - (Men - US 9))
- SUPERBLAST 3 (Seashell/Sun Coral - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
7.4
8.0
Weight
5.1
7.1
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
5.1
7.1
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
283.3 g (9.99 oz)
232.6 g (8.20 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
48.6 mm
46.6 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
41.9 mm
39.5 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.7 mm
7.1 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
5.0 mm
8.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
94 mm (3.7")
96 mm (3.8")
Outsole Arch Width
79 mm (3.1")
79 mm (3.1")
Outsole Forefoot Width
120 mm (4.7")
119 mm (4.7")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
1.93
2.06
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.86
3.01
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
276 mm (10.9")
280 mm (11.0")
Internal Heel Width
66 mm (2.6")
67 mm (2.6")
Internal Forefoot Width
91 mm (3.6")
91 mm (3.6")
Wide Sizing Available
No
No
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.4
10
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
-1.2 mm (-0.048")
-0.3 mm (-0.010")
Toe TTS Deviation
-1.7 mm (-0.065")
-0.2 mm (-0.009")
Forefoot Fit: Height
9.4
7.8
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-1.2 mm (-0.046")
-2.7 mm (-0.106")
Arch Fit: Width
6.6
6.0
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-5.1 mm (-0.201")
-5.8 mm (-0.229")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
7.9
7.2
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
24 mm (0.9")
20 mm (0.8")
Heel Apex Position
20.7%
20.0%
Heel Rocker Angle
21.8°
18.4°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
7.7
7.7
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
54 mm (2.1")
55 mm (2.2")
Toe Apex Position
62.1%
66.7%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
26.1°
28.8°
Foam
Primary Foam Picture
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Secondary Foam Picture
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Primary Foam Name
Not Advertised
FF LEAP
Primary Foam Type
PEBA
A-TPU
Secondary Foam Name
Not Advertised
FF BLAST PLUS
Secondary Foam Type
EVA
Unknown
Laces
Laces Picture
Lace Type
Flat
Width
5.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.7 mm (0.1")
Stretch
15.0%
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Non-gusseted
Fully-gusseted
Plate
Carbon Fiber
None
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
7.0
7.7
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Energy Return
76.2%
79.2%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
7.6
7.9
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
78.8%
80.4%
Heel Cushioning
8.8
9.3
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.54 J
4.47 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
11.44 J
11.96 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
21.20 J
20.73 J
Forefoot Cushioning
9.4
9.5
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 800N
6.10 J
6.85 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
11.08 J
11.71 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
17.07 J
17.03 J
Heel Firmness
6.4
5.1
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 550N
42.7 N/mm
34.3 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
48.4 N/mm
43.1 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
64.4 N/mm
60.2 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
5.0
4.0
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
47.2 N/mm
41.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
59.6 N/mm
54.4 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
80 N/mm
75 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
8.9
9.1
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
10.35 J
10.71 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
10.08 J
10.42 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
9.91 J
10.25 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
9.77 J
10.10 J
Rocker Stiffness
7.4
7.7
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
98 N
107 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
8.4
7.5
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Energy Return
75.2%
68.0%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
8.3
6.7
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
25.5 N/mm
12.1 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
297 N
239 N
Heel Compression Depth
7.6
Heel Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Compression At 550N
16.0 mm
Heel Compression At 1100N
25.5 mm
Heel Compression At 1900N
31.6 mm
Forefoot Compression Depth
8.0
Forefoot Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Compression At 800N
19.1 mm
Forefoot Compression At 1300N
23.9 mm
Forefoot Compression At 2050N
27.2 mm
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