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HOKA Skyward X 2

Runometry Index 65 out of 100 · Go fast in training · PlatedRoadTrainingPlatedReleased 2026
HOKA Skyward X 2, side view, Black
Black

Shoe profile

Runometry Index

65/100

Complete index

No. 12 of 22 among the current models of its profile

Value for money: Below average

Lightness311 g
+0.4 pts
Cushioning43.3 mm
+35.0 pts
FoamPEBA
+30.0 pts

Measurements

Compared with the current models of its profile

Weight
311 g
Reference size not stated by the source
Very heavyHeavier than 100% of them
Drop
5 mm
Very lowLower than 76% of them
Low drop shoes (≤ 5 mm)
Heel stack
45.8 mm
Very highHigher than 95% of them
High stack shoes (≥ 40 mm)
Forefoot stack
40.8 mm
Very highHigher than 100% of them

Construction

Midsole foam
PEBA
Foam material
PEBA
Plate
Carbon
Carbon plated shoes
Support
Neutral
Upper
creel jacquard mesh
Outsole
sticky rubber / Durabrasion Rubber

Who and what for

Use
Daily training,Long runs,Recovery runs
Versions
Unisex

Sources: hoka.com (manufacturer), rei.com (retailer), top4running.de (retailer), au.hoka.com (manufacturer), t3.com (retailer)

Method

What’s new since the HOKA Skyward X

Same line, new version: here’s what moved, from the published values. Weights are only compared in the same size.

  • Weight

    Skyward X 2 (2026) · This version
    311 g
    Skyward X (2024)
    320 g
    Change
    Sizes differ or aren’t stated: no gap given
  • Drop

    Skyward X 2 (2026) · This version
    5 mm
    Skyward X (2024)
    5 mm
    Change
    Unchanged
  • Heel stack

    Skyward X 2 (2026) · This version
    45.8 mm
    Skyward X (2024)
    48 mm
    Change
    −2.2 mm
  • Forefoot stack

    Skyward X 2 (2026) · This version
    40.8 mm
    Skyward X (2024)
    43 mm
    Change
    −2.2 mm
  • Midsole foam

    Skyward X 2 (2026) · This version
    PEBA
    Skyward X (2024)
    PEBA / SCF EVA
    Change
    New
  • Plate

    Skyward X 2 (2026) · This version
    Carbon
    Skyward X (2024)
    Carbon
    Change
    Unchanged
  • Catalogue price

    Skyward X 2 (2026) · This version
    USD 225
    Skyward X (2024)
    USD 225
    Change
    Unchanged
  • Runometry Index

    Skyward X 2 (2026) · This version
    65/100
    Skyward X (2024)
    65/100
    Change
    Unchanged
CriterionSkyward X 2 (2026)This versionSkyward X (2024)Change
Weight 311 g 320 g Sizes differ or aren’t stated: no gap given
Drop 5 mm 5 mm Unchanged
Heel stack 45.8 mm 48 mm −2.2 mm
Forefoot stack 40.8 mm 43 mm −2.2 mm
Midsole foam PEBA PEBA / SCF EVA New
Plate Carbon Carbon Unchanged
Catalogue price USD 225 USD 225 Unchanged
Runometry Index 65/100 65/100 Unchanged

Model history

2026 This version

2024

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