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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 · 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.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Oct 10, 2024 · summarized
NegativeA runner's Skyward X plate cracked after only 8 miles.
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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