HOKA Skyward X vs New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v3

Side-by-Side Comparison

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HOKA Skyward X
New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v3 
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Tested using Methodology v0.8.2

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Our Verdict

HOKA Skyward X

New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v3

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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 (Blanc De Blanc/Virtual Blue - (Men - US 9))
  • Skyward X (Cosmic Grey/Rose Gold - (Women - US 7))
  • Skyward X (Cosmic Grey/Silver - (Men - US 9))
  • Skyward X (Frost/Lupine - (Men - US 9))
  • Skyward X (Frost/Lupine - (Women - US 7))
  • Skyward X (Lettuce/Cloudless - (Men - US 9))
  • Skyward X (Lettuce/Cloudless - (Women - US 7))
  • Skyward X (Luna Moth/Black - (Men - US 9))
  • Skyward X (Mint Fluorite /Blue Spark - (Women - US 7))
  • FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v3 (Angora/Hot Mango/Black - (Men - US 9))
  • FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v3 (Angora/Hot Mango/Black - (Women - US 7))
  • FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v3 (Black/Phantom/Bleached Lime Glo - (Men - US 9))
  • FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v3 (Black/Phantom/Bleached Lime Glo - (Women - US 7))
  • FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v3 (Melon Water/Clay Ash/White - (Men - US 9))
  • FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v3 (Melon Water/Clay Ash/White - (Women - US 7))
  • FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v3 (White/Cyber Jade - (Men - US 9))
  • FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v3 (White/Cyber Jade/Silver Metallic - (Women - US 7))
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Main Differences for
Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Marathon Racing 

7.3
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No major differences between these running shoes for marathon racing. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

4.1
N/A

Right Shoe Weight Photo  

HOKA Skyward X Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo  

HOKA Skyward X Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight 
 

306.9 g (10.82 oz)
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Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo  

HOKA Skyward X Stack Height Photo
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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  

HOKA Skyward X 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  

HOKA Skyward X 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

Other Features  

Other Features Photo  

HOKA Skyward X Other Features Photo
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Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Semi-gusseted
Locked

Plate 
 

Carbon Fiber
Locked
Performance

Heel Energy Return 
 

7.5
N/A

Heel Compression Video  

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Heel Energy Return 
 

78.1%
Lock%
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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

7.7
N/A

Forefoot Compression Video  

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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

79.2%
Lock%
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Heel Cushioning 
 

8.8
N/A

Heel Cushioning Picture  

HOKA Skyward X Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning  

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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
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Forefoot Cushioning 
 

9.6
N/A

Forefoot Cushioning Picture  

HOKA Skyward X Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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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
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Heel Firmness 
 

3.7
N/A

Heel Firmness  

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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
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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
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Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

N/A

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

Lock J

HOKA Skyward X

New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v3

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