Hoka Carbon X-SPE

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    Hoka Carbon X
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    Per van VlerkenThea HeimCarla MolinaroPete Kostelnick

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    Overview

    The Carbon X-SPE is a neutral maximalist road running shoe from Hoka.

    It has a breathable construction and carbon fiber plate design, and was released in 2020. As a neutral support shoe, it's suitable for runners with neutral pronation.

    According to our analysis of prices across the internet, at current rates it's in the most expensive 10% of running shoes.

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    Weight
    Weight
    249 g
    M: 184 g
    W: 164 g
    M: 232 g
    W: 196 g
    M: 210 g
    W: 181 g
    M: 201 g
    W: 173 g
    M: 145 g
    W: 116 g
    Forefoot
    Forefoot
    27 mm
    29 mm
    38 mm
    27 mm
    24 mm
    23 mm
    Heel to toe drop
    Heel to toe drop
    5 mm
    6 mm
    2 mm
    8 mm
    8 mm
    4 mm
    Heel
    Heel
    32 mm
    35 mm
    40 mm
    35 mm
    32 mm
    27 mm
    Brand
    Brand
    Hoka    		NikeUnder ArmourNew BalanceBrooksNike
    Strike Type
    Strike Type
    Fore/Midfoot strike    		Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strikeFore/Midfoot strikeFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strikeFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strikeFore/Midfoot strike
    Shoe Type
    Shoe Type
    LightweightMaximalist    		LightweightComfortableMaximalistComfortableLightweightLightweightLightweightLow drop
    Carbon fiber plate
    Carbon fiber plate
    Orthotic friendly
    Orthotic friendly
    Removable insole
    Removable insole
    Rocker
    Rocker
    Techs
    Techs
    		New Balance FuelCell
    Common characteristics
    RoadRacingSpeed trainingNeutralNeutral pronationHigh archBreathable
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    Hoka Carbon X-SPE: 2 Expert video reviews

      Hoka Carbon X-SPE characteristics and specifications

      Characteristics
      SportsRunning (+2157)
      TerrainRoad (+1450)
      UsagesRacing (+196)Speed training (+302)
      BrandHoka (+114)
      Support TypeNeutral (+1696)
      Pronation TypeNeutral pronation (+1670)
      Strike TypeFore/Midfoot strike (+1194)
      Arch TypeHigh arch (+1617)
      Shoe TypeLightweight (+440)Maximalist (+486)
      FitNarrow toe box (+241)
      FeaturesBreathable (+812)Carbon fiber plate (+117)
      MaterialsMesh (+1031)
      ColorwaysBlue / White, White
      Specificationsvs Average
      Model
      SPE
      Released
      Jun 2020
      Measurements
      Weight
      249 g
      Heel to toe drop
      5 mm
      Heel
      32 mm
      Forefoot
      27 mm

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