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HOKA Skyward X 2 vs Saucony Hurricane 25

HOKA

Skyward X 2

  • Weight 311 g
  • Drop 5 mm
  • Stack 45.8 mm

USD 225

Saucony Hurricane 25, side view

Saucony

Hurricane 25

  • Weight 285 g
  • Drop 6 mm
  • Stack 38 mm

USD 170

Which one for which runner?

What sets each model apart, from the published specs. Neither is better in absolute terms.

Side by side

  • Saucony Hurricane 25 is 26 g lighter
  • HOKA Skyward X 2 has 7.8 mm more heel stack
  • Saucony Hurricane 25 is USD 55 cheaper (MSRP)

Profiles

  • HOKA Skyward X 2
  • Saucony Hurricane 25
ComfortResponsivenessStabilityDurabilityGripVersatility
  • Skyward X 2 — Comfort: 4/5
  • Skyward X 2 — Responsiveness: 5/5
  • Skyward X 2 — Stability: 5/5
  • Skyward X 2 — Durability: 5/5
  • Skyward X 2 — Grip: 3/5
  • Skyward X 2 — Versatility: 2/5
  • Hurricane 25 — Comfort: 4/5
  • Hurricane 25 — Responsiveness: 4/5
  • Hurricane 25 — Stability: 5/5
  • Hurricane 25 — Durability: 3/5
  • Hurricane 25 — Grip: 3/5
  • Hurricane 25 — Versatility: 4/5
CriterionHOKA Skyward X 2Saucony Hurricane 25
Price
Catalogue price USD 225 USD 170
Best price found Not specified Not specified
Specifications
Weight 311 g 285 g
Drop 5 mm 6 mm
Heel stack 45.8 mm 38 mm
Forefoot stack 40.8 mm 32 mm
Midsole foam PEBA / Super Critical EVA PWRRUN PB / PWRRUN
Plate Carbon Not specified
Support Not specified Not specified
Ratings
Overall 3.94 out of 5 3.42 out of 5
Cushioning 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Stability 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Comfort 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Responsiveness 5 out of 5 4 out of 5
Durability 5 out of 5 3 out of 5
Grip 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Versatility 2 out of 5 4 out of 5
Best for
Terrain Road Road
Role Training Training
Versions Men's Not specified
Uses Daily training, Long runs, Recovery runs Daily training, Long runs, Recovery runs
Runner level Not specified Not specified
Paces Not specified Not specified

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Retailer prices

HOKA Skyward X 2

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 225

Saucony Hurricane 25

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 170

Alternatives to these two models

Derived from terrain, category, use, cushioning, stability, drop, weight and price.

  • Mizuno Wave Sky 9, side view

    Mizuno

    Wave Sky 9

    • Weight 290 g
    • Drop 6 mm
    • Stack 44 mm

    USD 180

    • Close to Saucony Hurricane 25: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Puma MagMax NITRO 2, side view

    Puma

    MagMax NITRO 2

    • Weight 275 g
    • Drop 8 mm
    • Stack 46 mm

    USD 180

    • Close to Saucony Hurricane 25: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Saucony Hurricane 26, side view

    Saucony

    Hurricane 26

    • Weight 262 g
    • Drop 6 mm
    • Stack 41 mm

    USD 170

    • Close to HOKA Skyward X 2: same terrain, same category, same role

    Compare with Saucony Hurricane 25

  • Nike Vomero Plus, side view

    Nike

    Vomero Plus

    • Weight 292 g
    • Drop 10 mm
    • Stack 45 mm

    USD 180

    • Close to Saucony Hurricane 25: same terrain, same category, same role