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HOKA Skyward X 2

RoadTrainingReleased 2026

Key specs

Weight
311 g
Drop
5 mm
Heel stack
45.8 mm
Forefoot stack
40.8 mm

* Specifications pending verification against manufacturer data.

Shoe profile

ComfortResponsivenessStabilityDurabilityGripVersatility
  • Comfort: 4/5
  • Responsiveness: 5/5
  • Stability: 5/5
  • Durability: 5/5
  • Grip: 3/5
  • Versatility: 2/5

Runometry score

3.94/5

Quality
3.5/5
Fit
3.4/5
Recency
5/5

Other criteria

  • Cushioning

Specifications

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

Weight
311 g
Very heavyHeavier than 93% of 578 comparable models (same terrain)
Drop
5 mm
Very lowLower than 77% of 582 comparable models (same terrain)
Heel stack
45.8 mm
Very highHigher than 97% of 492 comparable models (same terrain)
Forefoot stack
40.8 mm
Very highHigher than 99% of 488 comparable models (same terrain)
Midsole foam
PEBA / Super Critical EVA
Plate
Carbon
Outsole
sticky rubber / Durabrasion Rubber

Sources & method

Model history

2026 This version

HOKA

Skyward X 2

Max cushion shoes · Road

  • Daily training
  • Long runs

311 g · Drop 5 mm

≈ £170

2024

HOKA

Skyward X

Max cushion shoes · Road

  • Daily training
  • Long runs

320 g · Drop 5 mm

≈ £170

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