HOKA Carbon X
Every version of the Carbon X we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The score is the median Better Shoes Rating of the line's shoes, out of 100. The average product line scores 76, and the Carbon X scores above 82% of the lines we track.
HOKA Carbon X vs. Other Shoes
Each dot is one rated shoe: the Carbon X in gold, all other shoes in gray.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Carbon X, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
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| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Score | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| HOKA Carbon X 3 | 2022 | 8.2 oz | 37/32mm · 5mm drop | 88 | +3 | 4 | — |
| HOKA Carbon X 2 | 2020 | — | — | 85 | -14 | 4 | — |
| HOKA Carbon X | 2019 | 8.0 oz | — | 99 | — | 34 | $180 MSRP |
3 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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HOKA
Carbon X 388 Good Good · 6 reviews · Confidence 58/100
v3 (2022) · Racing · Neutral · 8.2 oz · 5mm drop
It weighs 8.3 oz on a 37mm heel stack.
Durability 55Overall88Appearance88Cushioning84Comfort83Value57Durability55Confidence58Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
It weighs 8.3 oz on a 37mm heel stack.
One reviewer who has run in Vaporflys says it is not far off them for feel and speed.
Reviewers rate comfort 4.3 out of 5, and two use it for months of base training.
Cons
Reviewers rate durability 3.5 out of 5, and one reports the soles done in three months.
The original Carbon X scores 99 on thirty-five reviews, above this version's 87.
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HOKA
Carbon X 285 Good Good · 4 reviews · Confidence 64/100
v2 (2020) · Daily trainer · Neutral
Two reviewers say the carbon plate helps on tempo runs and hills.
Durability 60Overall85Appearance90Cushioning84Comfort75Value60Durability60Confidence64Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Two reviewers say the carbon plate helps on tempo runs and hills.
Reviewers rate appearance 4.8 out of 5, its highest dimension.
Cons
Reviewers rate durability 3.5 out of 5, and one had it fail inside 80 miles while another had to stitch it back together.
The Carbon X before it scores 99 on thirty-five reviews, against this version's 84.
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HOKA
Carbon X99 Exceptional Exceptional · 35 reviews · Confidence 99/100
v1 (2019) · Racing · Neutral · 8.0 oz
Reviewers find the rocker and carbon plate roll them smoothly at speed.
Durability 75MSRP $180
Overall99Appearance97Cushioning95Comfort90Durability75Value64Confidence99Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers find the rocker and carbon plate roll them smoothly at speed.
Runners describe it as cushioned and stable for marathon-distance racing.
Many find it comfortable enough for tempo work and long runs too.
Cons
Three reviewers report fast outsole wear and keep it for races.
Value is its lowest-rated dimension at 4.0 out of 5, and one reviewer calls the sockliner surprisingly cheap for the price.
A few report heel slippage and a firm, stiff ride early on.