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HOKA Skyward X 2 vs Mizuno Neo Vista 3

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    Main Differences
    Design
      WeightStack HeightsExternal ShapeInternal ShapeForefoot Fit: WidthForefoot Fit: HeightArch Fit: WidthLength FitHeel Rocker GeometryForefoot Rocker GeometryFoamLacesOther 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 2
Mizuno Neo Vista 3 
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Tested using Methodology v0.13

Updated Jul 03, 2026 05:43 PM

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HOKA Skyward X 2 Picture

Track

Mizuno Neo Vista 3 Picture

Track

Weight
283.3 g (9.99 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.7 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Weight
266.2 g (9.39 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.2 mm
Plate
Plastic
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Our Verdict

HOKA Skyward X 2

Mizuno Neo Vista 3

Full comparison details regarding individual product score sets can be found in the section below

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Variants

  • Skyward X 2 (Grout/Cobalt - (Men - US 9))
  • Skyward X 2 (Lilac Cream/Tangerine Glow - (Women - US 7))
  • Neo Vista 3 (White/Black - (Men - US 9))
  • Neo Vista 3 (Wild Wind/White - (Women - US 7))

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Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Half/Full Marathon Racing 
 

7.4
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Design

Weight  

5.1
N/A

Right Shoe Weight Photo  

HOKA Skyward X 2 Right Shoe Weight Photo
Mizuno Neo Vista 3 Right Shoe Weight Photo Sample

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Left Shoe Weight Photo  

HOKA Skyward X 2 Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight 
 

283.3 g (9.99 oz)
Lock g (Lock oz)

Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo  

HOKA Skyward X 2 Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height 
 

48.6 mm
Lock mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

41.9 mm
Lock mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

6.7 mm
Lock mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

5.0 mm
Lock mm

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

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HOKA Skyward X 2 3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width 
 

94 mm (3.7")
Lock mm (Lock")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

79 mm (3.1")
Lock mm (Lock")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

120 mm (4.7")
Lock mm (Lock")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

1.93
Lock

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

2.86
Lock

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

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Internal Length 
 

276 mm (10.9")
Lock mm (Lock")

Internal Heel Width 
 

66 mm (2.6")
Lock mm (Lock")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

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

Wide Sizing Available 
 

No
Locked

Forefoot Fit: Width 
 

9.4
N/A

Forefoot Width Photo  

HOKA Skyward X 2 Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation 
 

-1.2 mm (-0.048")
Lock mm (Lock")

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-1.7 mm (-0.065")
Lock mm (Lock")

Forefoot Fit: Height 
 

9.4
N/A

Forefoot Height Photo  

HOKA Skyward X 2 Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-1.2 mm (-0.046")
Lock mm (Lock")

Arch Fit: Width 
 

6.6
N/A

Arch Fit Photo  

HOKA Skyward X 2 Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation 
 

-5.1 mm (-0.201")
Lock mm (Lock")

Length Fit 
 

10
N/A

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HOKA Skyward X 2 Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry 
 

7.9
N/A

Heel Rocker Photo  

HOKA Skyward X 2 Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring 
 

24 mm (0.9")
Lock mm (Lock")

Heel Apex Position 
 

20.7%
Lock%

Heel Rocker Angle 
 

21.8°
Lock°

Forefoot Rocker Geometry 
 

7.7
N/A

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HOKA Skyward X 2 Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring 
 

54 mm (2.1")
Lock mm (Lock")

Toe Apex Position 
 

62.1%
Lock%

Forefoot Rocker Angle 
 

26.1°
Lock°

Foam 
 

Primary Foam Picture  

HOKA Skyward X 2 Primary Foam Picture
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Secondary Foam Picture  

HOKA Skyward X 2 Secondary Foam Picture
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Primary Foam Name 
 

N/A
Locked

Primary Foam Type 
 

PEBA
Locked

Secondary Foam Name 
 

N/A
Locked

Secondary Foam Type 
 

EVA
Locked

Laces 
 

Laces Picture  

Mizuno Neo Vista 3 Laces Picture Sample

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Lace Type 
 

Locked

Width 
 

Lock mm (Lock")

Thickness 
 

Lock mm (Lock")

Stretch 
 

Lock%

Other Features  

Other Features Photo  

HOKA Skyward X 2 Other Features Photo
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Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Non-gusseted
Locked

Plate 
 

Carbon Fiber
Locked
Performance

Heel Compression Energy Return 
 

7.0
N/A

Heel Compression Video  

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Heel Energy Return  

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Heel Energy Return 
 

76.2%
Lock%

Forefoot Compression Energy Return 
 

7.6
N/A

Forefoot Compression Video  

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Forefoot Energy Return  

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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

78.8%
Lock%

Heel Cushioning 
 

8.8
N/A

Heel Cushioning Picture  

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Heel Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

3.54 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

11.44 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

21.20 J
Lock J

Forefoot Cushioning 
 

9.4
N/A

Forefoot Cushioning Picture  

HOKA Skyward X 2 Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

6.10 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

11.08 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

17.07 J
Lock J

Heel Firmness 
 

6.4
N/A

Heel Firmness Graph  

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HOKA Skyward X 2 Heel Firmness Graph
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Firmness At 550N 
 

42.7 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

48.4 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

64.4 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Forefoot Firmness 
 

5.0
N/A

Forefoot Firmness Graph  

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HOKA Skyward X 2 Forefoot Firmness Graph
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Firmness At 800N 
 

47.2 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

59.6 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

80 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

8.9
N/A

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

10.35 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

10.08 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

9.91 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

9.77 J
Lock J

Rocker Stiffness 
 

7.4
N/A

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video  

Mizuno Neo Vista 3 Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video Sample

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Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph  

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Force To Flatten The Rocker 
 

98 N
Lock N

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

8.4
N/A

Forefoot Bending Video  

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Forefoot Bending Energy Return  

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Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

75.2%
Lock%

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

8.3
N/A

Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture  

HOKA Skyward X 2 Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance  

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Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

25.5 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Forefoot Bending Force 
 

297 N
Lock N

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