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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
The HOKA Skyward X 2 and HOKA Skyward X share the same basic identity: huge stack, carbon plate, and a cruiser-first ride. The Skyward X 2 keeps that formula but trims weight, lowers the stack slightly, and adds a new jacquard mesh upper with a non-gusseted tongue for more comfort. The older Skyward X has a little more cushioning on paper, but is also heavier underfoot. The Skyward X 2 is the better pick if you want the same max-stack HOKA concept in a lighter package, while the original still makes sense if you find it on sale.
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))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
7.1
7.4
Weight
4.1
5.1
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
4.1
5.1
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
306.9 g (10.82 oz)
283.3 g (9.99 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
50.4 mm
48.6 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
43.6 mm
41.9 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.8 mm
6.7 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
5.0 mm
5.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
95 mm (3.7")
94 mm (3.7")
Outsole Arch Width
82 mm (3.2")
79 mm (3.1")
Outsole Forefoot Width
119 mm (4.7")
120 mm (4.7")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
1.88
1.93
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.73
2.86
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
274 mm (10.8")
276 mm (10.9")
Internal Heel Width
60 mm (2.4")
66 mm (2.6")
Internal Forefoot Width
91 mm (3.6")
91 mm (3.6")
Wide Sizing Available
No
No
Forefoot Fit: Width
10
9.4
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
-0.2 mm (-0.006")
-1.2 mm (-0.048")
Toe TTS Deviation
1.6 mm (0.061")
-1.7 mm (-0.065")
Forefoot Fit: Height
10
9.4
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
0.4 mm (0.016")
-1.2 mm (-0.046")
Arch Fit: Width
4.3
6.6
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-7.6 mm (-0.300")
-5.1 mm (-0.201")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
8.0
7.9
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
26 mm (1.0")
24 mm (0.9")
Heel Apex Position
23.0%
20.7%
Heel Rocker Angle
20.9°
21.8°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
7.6
7.7
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
53 mm (2.1")
54 mm (2.1")
Toe Apex Position
64.5%
62.1%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
26.8°
26.1°
Other Features
Other Features Photo
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Tongue Gusset Type
Semi-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
7.5
7.0
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
78.1%
76.2%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
7.7
7.6
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Energy Return
79.2%
78.8%
Heel Cushioning
8.8
8.8
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.56 J
3.54 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
11.41 J
11.44 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
21.08 J
21.20 J
Forefoot Cushioning
9.6
9.4
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 800N
6.19 J
6.10 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
11.79 J
11.08 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
18.34 J
17.07 J
Heel Firmness
6.7
6.4
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 550N
44.4 N/mm
42.7 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
49.5 N/mm
48.4 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
65.7 N/mm
64.4 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
5.0
5.0
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
48.3 N/mm
47.2 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
59.0 N/mm
59.6 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
79 N/mm
80 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
9.0
8.9
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
10.59 J
10.35 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
10.34 J
10.08 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
10.19 J
9.91 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
10.08 J
9.77 J
Rocker Stiffness
8.0
7.4
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
119 N
98 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
7.4
8.4
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Energy Return
67.7%
75.2%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
8.3
8.3
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
19.9 N/mm
25.5 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
370 N
297 N
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