Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Dec 1, 2024 · summarized
PositiveAt over 400 miles, a runner calls the Skyward X the most comfortable shoe they've had, after an adjustment period with some ankle rolls.
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HOKA Skyward X Reviews
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Plush, bouncy and very durable, though the plate cracked for a couple of runners.
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Real runner experiences (22)
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Blog · WearTesters – Drew Whitcomb · summarized
PositiveA poofy, soft, bouncy 'marshmallow' focused on maximum cushion above everything else. Anyone who thinks 'the softer, the better' should buy it: the Hoka ethos taken to the extreme.
Blog · Doctors of Running – Matt Klein, David Salas, Andrea Myers (DPTs) · summarized
PositiveB+ to A-: a great super trainer for easy days and big cushion with some bounce, mostly limited to easier and longer efforts. One tester saw a decent amount of outsole wear by 35 mi and expects only average durability.
Blog · Tom’s Guide – Jessica Downey, Nick Harris-Fry · summarized
PositiveExceptional cushioning, stability and smooth transitions for long easy runs and recovery days. It protects the legs on downhills and makes easy paces feel quick. Heavy and huge, so not for tempo or race day, and pricey.
Blog · Believe in the Run – Thomas Neuberger, Meaghan Murray, Chad Zimmermann · summarized
PositiveOne tester sees it as Hoka 'coming back swinging', a modern take on the brand's original vision that he could take 'stupid distances' in. Plenty of bounce. They expect the outsole to last well past 300-500 miles.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · May 2, 2024 · summarized
PositiveFinds the Skyward X pretty amazing, two shoes in one: an easy recovery shoe that can also pick up the pace for tempos.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Apr 19, 2024 · summarized
PositiveHas put just over 60 km on the Skyward X in three days: a fraction less bouncy than the SC Trainer v1 but much more structured and plush.
Common questions about HOKA Skyward X
What do runners say about HOKA Skyward X?
Most runners find the HOKA Skyward X comfortable and very durable, with a plush, bouncy ride for easy long runs and tempos, and many report hundreds of miles of wear. The main concern is the plate, which cracked for a couple of runners, and a few find it narrow.
Is HOKA Skyward X worth it?
Of the 22 reviews with a clear verdict, 82% are positive, 14% mixed and 5% negative. The praise mentioned most is durable. The most common complaint is heavy.
What are the most common complaints about HOKA Skyward X?
The complaints reviewers mention most: heavy (1 review) and wears out fast (1 review).
Where do these HOKA Skyward X reviews come from?
We collected and summarized 22 experiences shared on Reddit, blogs and YouTube, with links to the original sources. Reviews submitted here are checked for spam before they appear. Every review, submitted here or collected, is read as positive, mixed or negative.
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