HOKA ONE ONE Rocket X 2
Overall Grades And Reviews
The Rocket X 2 is HOKA ONE ONE's carbon-plated "supershoe" designed for racing and training. Less popular than Nike's supershoes, reviewers still rate HOKA's offerings highly, particularly in cushioning and comfort.
How This Shoe Compares To Its Competitors
Price Information
Buy This Shoe
| $249 |
Running Warehouse
2 colors
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Ceramic/Evening Primrose
Pros
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Rates well on cushioning and comfort.
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Rated among the top quarter of shoes on durability, which puts it above most other carbon-plated supershoes, especially Nike's offerings.
Cons
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Heavier this generation's supershoe standard-bearer, the Nike Vaporfly Next% 3.
LetsRun.com Reviewer Ratings
Overall Ratings Breakdown
| 10 |
21%
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| 9 |
57%
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| 8 |
7%
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| 7 |
7%
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| 6 |
7%
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| ≤ 5 |
0%
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- LRC Grade
- 8.7
- Average Review
- 8.8
- Median Review
- 9.0
- LRC Grade
- 8.8
- Average Review
- 8.9
- Median Review
- 9.5
- LRC Grade
- 9.1
- Average Review
- 9.0
- Median Review
- 10.0
- LRC Grade
- 8.5
- Average Review
- 8.9
- Median Review
- 9.0
- LRC Grade
- 8.2
- Average Review
- 8.1
- Median Review
- 8.5
- LRC Grade
- 8.4
- Average Review
- 8.6
- Median Review
- 9.0
Score Distribution
| 10 |
21%
|
| 9 |
57%
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| 8 |
7%
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| 7 |
7%
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| 6 |
7%
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| ≤ 5 |
0%
|
Score Distribution
| 10 |
50%
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| 9 |
21%
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| 8 |
14%
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| 7 |
0%
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| 6 |
7%
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| ≤ 5 |
7%
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Score Distribution
| 10 |
57%
|
| 9 |
7%
|
| 8 |
21%
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| 7 |
7%
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| 6 |
7%
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| ≤ 5 |
0%
|
Score Distribution
| 10 |
36%
|
| 9 |
36%
|
| 8 |
14%
|
| 7 |
7%
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| 6 |
7%
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| ≤ 5 |
0%
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Score Distribution
| 10 |
43%
|
| 9 |
7%
|
| 8 |
7%
|
| 7 |
14%
|
| 6 |
21%
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| ≤ 5 |
7%
|
Score Distribution
| 10 |
29%
|
| 9 |
36%
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| 8 |
14%
|
| 7 |
14%
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| 6 |
7%
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| ≤ 5 |
0%
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Shoe Comparison
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HOKA ONE ONE Rocket X 2
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Nike ZoomX Vaporfly Next% 3
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Brooks Hyperion Elite 3
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adidas adizero Adios Pro 3
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| Image |
This Shoe
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Top Rated Supershoe For Sale
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Most Comfortable Supershoe For Sale
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Next Most Durable Supershoe For Sale (after this shoe)
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| Shoe Properties | ||||
| Shoe Type |
Supershoe, Racing Flat
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Supershoe, Racing Flat
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Supershoe, Racing Flat
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Supershoe, Racing
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| Pronation Control |
Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
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| Weight |
7.5 oz. (men's), 7.5 oz. (women's)
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7.1 oz. (men's), 5.8 oz. (women's)
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7.9 oz. (men's), 7.9 oz. (women's)
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7.6 oz. (men's), 7.6 oz. (women's)
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| Stack Height |
37mm.
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38mm.
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35mm.
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40mm.
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| Forefoot Height |
31mm.
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30mm.
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27mm.
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33mm.
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| Drop Height |
6 mm.
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8 mm.
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8 mm.
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7 mm.
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| Upper material |
Technical Synthetic Mesh
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FlyKnit
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Single-Layer Celermesh, Heel Pull Tab, Added Overlays
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| Shoe Released |
Q2 2023
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Q2 2023
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Q2 2023
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Q2 2023
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| MSRP |
$250
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$250
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$250
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$250
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LRC Ratings
Out of 10
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| Overall |
8.7
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9.4
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8.7
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9.0
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| Comfort |
8.8
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8.9
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8.9
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8.8
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| Cushioning |
9.1
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9.2
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9.1
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9.4
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| Durability |
8.5
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6.9
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8.2
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8.4
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| Appearance |
8.2
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8.8
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8.4
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8.8
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| Value |
8.4
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7.5
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8.0
|
8.2
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Reader Reviews
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LRC Editor's Choice
Faster than Vaporflies imo
12 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches- Overall
- 8.0
- Comfort
- 5.0
- Cushioning
- 7.0
- Durability
- 10.0
- Appearance
- 6.0
- Value
- 7.0
Crazy durability, they feel the same after ~120miles in, I have seen guys taking them up to 400 and still go strong without noticable damage to outsole or to midsole.
Feels great for everything from Half marathon pace tempos to 5k road races - For me 5:40/mi-4:57/mi
Have to say that trying the shoe on in the store I went half a size up and it fits perfect.
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Hoka Pebax Rocks
30 miles per week, neutral pronator, high arches- Overall
- 9.0
- Comfort
- 10.0
- Cushioning
- 10.0
- Durability
- 9.0
- Appearance
- 10.0
- Value
- 9.0
First Hoka supershoe, blew my expectations. Very responsive and helps my legs feel fresh even on hard efforts
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Best first(and vesatile) supershoe!
40 miles per week, overpronator, high arches- Overall
- 9.0
- Comfort
- 10.0
- Cushioning
- 10.0
- Durability
- 9.0
- Appearance
- 10.0
- Value
- 9.0
Best high cushion racing shoe with lots of energy return very responsive and comfortable it is decently durable and works for a big variety of Paces and types of workouts this shoe will work for beginner runners to the most experienced runners
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Not as good as the first Rocket X
15 miles per week, neutral pronator, high arches- Overall
- 7.0
- Comfort
- 6.0
- Cushioning
- 6.0
- Durability
- 9.0
- Appearance
- 7.0
- Value
- 6.0
I bought this shoe because I loved the original Rocket X. The major difference in the Rocket X 2 is the rocker from mid-foot to toe is way less pronounced. The aggressive rocker(mid-foot to toe drop) of the old Rocket X made me feel like I was rolling down to my toes and I could feel that it took a lot of pressure off my posterior chain. The Rocket X 2 does not have the same feeling, and my calves are fatigue much quicker.
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Great training shoe
30 miles per week, neutral pronator, low arches- Overall
- 9.0
- Comfort
- 10.0
- Cushioning
- 10.0
- Durability
- 9.0
- Appearance
- 10.0
- Value
- 10.0
I was having trouble with my feet as I increased time and distance. My local shoe store recommended this shoe and I immediately felt a difference. Plan on continuing to use
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RocketX
Neutral pronator, medium arches- Overall
- 9.0
- Comfort
- 8.0
- Cushioning
- 8.0
- Durability
- 8.0
- Appearance
- 8.0
- Value
- 8.0
Great shoe for 5k to half to marathons. lightweight but good cushioning.