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Max cushion
Plush, bouncy and very durable, though the plate cracked for a couple of runners.
A score out of 100 for how well reviewed a product is next to others of its kind. It rises with positive reviews and with how many there are; negative and mixed reviews take points off. The best in each category scores in the 90s.
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Blog · Men’s Fitness – Mike Sawh · summarized
PositiveA hulking but comfortable shoe that shines at easy-to-moderate paces, smooth and stable, with a surprisingly snappy feel and an accommodating fit. Minimal outsole wear after 50+ miles. Not for all-out speed, heavier than rivals and not cheap.
YouTube · Yowana · Apr 27, 2024 · summarized
PositiveAbout 100 miles over two weeks, including double days and roughly 60 miles in one week, at paces between 6:30 and 7:30 per mile. They found the ride bouncy and stable, with no loss of pop at 100 miles and only cosmetic wear on the foam, and said the weight faded into the background at pace. Downsides are the heavy build, a slightly tight outer toe box on a standard-to-wide foot, and the high price. They suit high-mileage runners, especially bigger ones, wanting a marathon-training workhorse.
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.
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.
The complaints reviewers mention most: heavy (1 review) and wears out fast (1 review).
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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