Hoka Rocket X

Review Score
81%
🏅 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 road 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 81%, it's rated just above the median rating of similar running shoes. Based on our monitoring of prices across the internet, it's currently in the most expensive 20% of running shoes today.

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Weight
Weight
210 g
M: 221 g
W: 193 g
M: 221 g
W: 187 g
196 g
M: 218 g
W: 184 g
213 g
Forefoot
Forefoot
25 mm
29 mm
29 mm
32 mm
28 mm
Heel to toe drop
Heel to toe drop
5 mm
5 mm
7 mm
8 mm
8 mm
9 mm
Heel
Heel
30 mm
34 mm
36 mm
40 mm
37 mm
Usages
Usages
CompetitionRacing
RacingSpeed trainingRacingSpeed trainingRacingRacingSpeed trainingCompetitionRacing
Brand
Brand
Hoka
ASICSASICSBrooksSauconyOn
Strike Type
Strike Type
Fore/Midfoot strike
Fore/Midfoot strikeFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strikeFore/Midfoot strikeFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strikeFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike
Shoe Type
Shoe Type
BreathableComfortableLightweightMaximalist
BarefootBreathableComfortableLightweightMaximalistBreathableComfortableLightweightMaximalistBreathableLightweightBreathableComfortableLightweightMaximalistBreathableComfortableLightweightMaximalist
Breathable
Breathable
Carbon fiber plate
Carbon fiber plate
Carbon plate
Carbon plate
Orthotic friendly
Orthotic friendly
Removable insole
Removable insole
Environmental Characteristics
Environmental Characteristics
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Hoka Rocket X characteristics and specifications

Characteristics
SportsRunning (+1920)
TerrainRoad (+1303)
UsagesCompetition (+75)Racing (+189)
BrandHoka (+97)
Support TypeNeutral (+1503)
Pronation TypeNeutral pronation (+1483)
Strike TypeFore/Midfoot strike (+1062)
Arch TypeHigh arch (+1430)
Shoe TypeBreathable (+331)Comfortable (+253)Lightweight (+418)Maximalist (+504)
FitMedium toe box (+830)Wide toe box (+324)
FeaturesBreathable (+964)Carbon fiber plate (+77)Carbon plate (+47)Rocker (+139)
MaterialsMesh (+859)Reflective (+111)
Events10k (+682)5K and 10K (+45)Half marathon (+682)Marathon (+682)
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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