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HOKA Rocket X 2

RoadRacingReleased 2023

Key specs

Weight
236 g
Drop
5 mm
Heel stack
36 mm
Forefoot stack
31 mm

* Specifications pending verification against manufacturer data.

Shoe profile

ComfortResponsivenessStabilityDurabilityGripVersatility
  • Comfort: 3/5
  • Responsiveness: 5/5
  • Stability: 4/5
  • Durability: 3/5
  • Grip: 4/5
  • Versatility: 4/5

Runometry score

3.52/5

Quality
4/5
Fit
1.8/5
Recency
2.2/5

Other criteria

  • Cushioning

Specifications

Technical data in the reference size (men’s US 9 unless stated).

Weight
236 g
LightLighter than 72% of 578 comparable models (same terrain)
Drop
5 mm
Very lowLower than 77% of 582 comparable models (same terrain)
Heel stack
36 mm
AverageTypical among 492 comparable models (same terrain)
Forefoot stack
31 mm
HighHigher than 64% of 488 comparable models (same terrain)
Midsole foam
two-layer PEBA foam
Plate
Carbon
Outsole
Durabrasion rubber

Sources & method

Best for

Runner level

  • Intermediate
  • Advanced

Paces

  • Race pace

Model history

2025

HOKA

Rocket X 3

Racing shoes · Road

  • Marathon

226 g · Drop 7 mm

≈ £188

2023 This version

HOKA

Rocket X 2

Racing shoes · Road

  • Marathon

236 g · Drop 5 mm

≈ £188

2020

HOKA

Rocket X

Racing shoes · Road

  • Marathon

210 g · Drop 5 mm

≈ £136

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