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 | Weight210 g | M: 221 g W: 193 g | M: 221 g W: 187 g | 196 g | M: 218 g W: 184 g | 213 g |
Forefoot | Forefoot25 mm | 29 mm | 29 mm | 32 mm | 28 mm | |
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe drop5 mm | 5 mm | 7 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm | 9 mm |
Heel | Heel30 mm | 34 mm | 36 mm | 40 mm | 37 mm | |
Usages | UsagesCompetitionRacing | RacingSpeed training | RacingSpeed training | Racing | RacingSpeed training | CompetitionRacing |
Brand | BrandHoka | ASICS | ASICS | Brooks | Saucony | On |
Strike Type | Strike TypeFore/Midfoot strike | Fore/Midfoot strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike |
Shoe Type | Shoe TypeBreathableComfortableLightweightMaximalist | BarefootBreathableComfortableLightweightMaximalist | BreathableComfortableLightweightMaximalist | BreathableLightweight | BreathableComfortableLightweightMaximalist | BreathableComfortableLightweightMaximalist |
Breathable | Breathable | |||||
Carbon fiber plate | Carbon fiber plate | |||||
Carbon plate | Carbon plate | |||||
Orthotic friendly | Orthotic friendly | |||||
Removable insole | Removable insole | |||||
Environmental Characteristics | Environmental Characteristics | Sustainable | ||||
Common characteristicsRoadNeutralNeutral pronationHigh archRocker |
Characteristics | |
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Sports | Running (+1920) |
Terrain | Road (+1303) |
Usages | Competition (+75)Racing (+189) |
Brand | Hoka (+97) |
Support Type | Neutral (+1503) |
Pronation Type | Neutral pronation (+1483) |
Strike Type | Fore/Midfoot strike (+1062) |
Arch Type | High arch (+1430) |
Shoe Type | Breathable (+331)Comfortable (+253)Lightweight (+418)Maximalist (+504) |
Fit | Medium toe box (+830)Wide toe box (+324) |
Features | Breathable (+964)Carbon fiber plate (+77)Carbon plate (+47)Rocker (+139) |
Materials | Mesh (+859)Reflective (+111) |
Events | 10k (+682)5K and 10K (+45)Half marathon (+682)Marathon (+682) |
Colorways | Black 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 |
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Released | Nov 2020 | |
Measurements | ||
Weight | 210 g | |
Heel to toe drop | 5 mm | |
Heel | 30 mm | |
Forefoot | 25 mm |