Hoka Rocket X

    Review Score
    80%
    🏅 Highly Rated
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    Juan Maria Jimenez Llorens Tim TollefsonSam LongJim Walmsley
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    Overview

    The Rocket X is a neutral running shoe family by Hoka. This is the original product in the family.

    It's a maximalist model. It uses breathable construction and carbon fiber plate design, and was released in 2020. Its support type is designated as neutral, meaning that it's designed for runners with neutral pronation. The latest model in the family is the Hoka Rocket X 2.

    With an average review score of 80%, it's rated just above the median rating of similar running shoes. Based on our monitoring of prices across the internet, it's currently just above the median price of running shoes today.

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    Weight
    Weight
    210 g
    Forefoot
    Forefoot
    25 mm
    Heel to toe drop
    Heel to toe drop
    5 mm
    6 mm
    8 mm
    10 mm
    10 mm
    10 mm
    Heel
    Heel
    30 mm
    39 mm
    M: 39 mm
    W: 38 mm
    31 mm
    38 mm
    38 mm
    Terrain
    Terrain
    Road    		MudRoadSnow/iceMudRoadSnow/iceMudRoadSnow/iceMudRoadSnow/iceMudRoadSnow/ice
    Usages
    Usages
    CompetitionRacing    		Daily runningRacingSpeed trainingDaily runningRacingSpeed trainingDaily runningRacingSpeed trainingDaily runningRacingSpeed trainingDaily runningRacingSpeed training
    Brand
    Brand
    Hoka    		BrooksASICSadidasBrooksBrooks
    Pronation Type
    Pronation Type
    Neutral pronation    		Neutral pronationOverpronationSevere overpronationNeutral pronationOverpronationSevere overpronationNeutral pronationOverpronationSevere overpronationNeutral pronationOverpronationSevere overpronationNeutral pronationOverpronationSevere overpronation
    Strike Type
    Strike Type
    Fore/Midfoot strike    		Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strikeFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strikeFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strikeFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strikeFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike
    Arch Type
    Arch Type
    High arch    		High archLow archHigh archLow archHigh archLow archHigh archLow archHigh archLow arch
    Shoe Type
    Shoe Type
    BreathableComfortableLightweightMaximalist    		BarefootBreathableComfortableLightweightLow dropMaximalistMinimalistZero dropBarefootBreathableComfortableLightweightLow dropMaximalistMinimalistZero dropBarefootBreathableComfortableLightweightLow dropMaximalistMinimalistZero dropBarefootBreathableComfortableLightweightLow dropMaximalistMinimalistZero dropBarefootBreathableComfortableLightweightLow dropMaximalistMinimalistZero drop
    Breathable
    Breathable
    Orthotic friendly
    Orthotic friendly
    Removable insole
    Removable insole
    Rock plate
    Rock plate
    Techs
    Techs
    		ASICS GelOrthoLite
    Environmental Characteristics
    Environmental Characteristics
    		Sustainable
    		SustainableSustainableVegan ⓋSustainable
    Common characteristics
    NeutralCarbon fiber plateRocker
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    Hoka Rocket X: what the experts say (7 reviews)

      Hoka Rocket X: 21 Expert video reviews

        Hoka Rocket X characteristics and specifications

        Characteristics
        SportsRunning (+1961)
        TerrainRoad (+1329)
        UsagesCompetition (+75)Racing (+490)
        BrandHoka (+102)
        Support TypeNeutral (+1540)
        Pronation TypeNeutral pronation (+1552)
        Strike TypeFore/Midfoot strike (+1151)
        Arch TypeHigh arch (+1499)
        Shoe TypeBreathable (+413)Comfortable (+344)Lightweight (+587)Maximalist (+568)
        FitMedium toe box (+859)Wide toe box (+337)
        FeaturesBreathable (+964)Carbon fiber plate (+398)Rocker (+390)
        MaterialsMesh (+897)Reflective (+421)
        Events10k (+713)5K and 10K (+155)Half marathon (+713)Marathon (+713)
        ColorwaysBlack Evening Prim, Blue Glass / Evening Primrose, Eggshell Blue / Black, Fiesta / Black, Radiant Yellow / Camellia, Scuba Blue / Luminary Green, Together, White / Diva Blue, White / Evening Primrose
        Specificationsvs Average
        Released
        Nov 2020
        Measurements
        Weight
        210 g
        Heel to toe drop
        5 mm
        Heel
        30 mm
        Forefoot
        25 mm

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