Hoka Rocket X

But it's just a good old-fashioned, honest fast shoe, so that's it guys. I hope you've enjoyed this [ __ ] this this shoe this review. I very much enj...

That marathon effort to see if i can really take this to the marathon distance and i'm very much looking forward to it, so those are my thoughts on th...

The harder i strike with the rocket x hoku has proven that you don't have to pay over 180 dollars for a super shoe.

I know it's so fascinating. Hoka rocket rocket x, x, x, gone.

* Brooks and Hoka have their work cut out for them to improve the Hyperion Elite 2 and Rocket X to a level that is competitive with the best carbon-plated racers currently on the market. On average those shoes did not provide a statistically significant improvement in running economy over the traditional flat. That's especially painful considering the huge gap in price between the Hyperspeed ($90) and those shoes (Hyperion Elite 2 @ $250, Rocket X @ $180). * Building on the previous thought, this study seems to reinforce that a super foam (e.g.

It has the same horrible sharp arch that the Clifton 8 has, and they are also narrow, just like most hokas. I cant even comprehend where this shoe would fit in a rotation? long run? nah, Rocket X is cheaper, Race?

The outsoles are in great shape, as is the upper minus that fact that they look super grungy from running in the wet. These may be the shoes that have served me the best - either these or the Rincon 1. I'll buy more for sure.

**Hoka Rocket X -** Feels like a lightweight carbon plated shoe should feel. Definitley the most responsive and snappy shoe of the fleet. Would pull these out for a 5k race / park run when they start back up.

I will note that the Hoka Rocket X is a nice middle ground between the highest stack shoes and something like the Speed Elite as well. It feels softer and more protective than the Speed Elite or Razor Elite, but feels a bit more connected to the ground and at home with real high turnover than some of the more maximal options. The weight is a tad more than the Metaracer, but much better balanced such that it feels lighter while also feeling much more cushioned.

Ride (walk/ 10m sprints inside the house) seems very cushioned, I (82kg) can definitely feel the midsole compressing under my feet in a nice way that as of now seems slightly less mushy than the Cliftons, and for me in general a bit more spot on (my Cliftons, at 600km, feel a bit dead and a little draggy to me, this is meant to be a replacement as they slowly will be moved to walking service). The rocker feels like a veeery toned down Carbon X, I loved the familiar feeling, although it is not nearly as much aggressive (and this is a good thing, if feels easier on the legs and does not compel you to run too fast as the Carbon X).