HOKA Skyward X
Every version of the Skyward 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 Skyward X scores above 79% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Skyward X, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
See our analysis of whether a new version is usually as good as the one it replaces.
| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Score | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| HOKA Skyward X 2 In stock | 2026 | — | — | 88 | +3 | — | $225 MSRP |
| HOKA Skyward X In stock | 2024 | 9.6 oz (men's) | 49/44mm · 5mm drop | 84 | — | 4 | $225 MSRP |
2 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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HOKA
Skyward X 288 Good Good · 2 reviews · Confidence 31/100
v2 (2026) · Daily trainer · Neutral
Both reviewers so far rate comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5.
Durability 76Overall88Cushioning94Comfort85Durability76Appearance71Value66Confidence31Pros
Both reviewers so far rate comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5.
Cons
It lists at $225, well above the $150 median for daily trainers, and value draws 4.0 out of 5 from the two reviews so far.
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HOKA
Skyward X84 Good Good · 4 reviews · Confidence 59/100
v1 (2024) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.6 oz (men's) · 5mm drop · 49mm stack
Reviewers praise the cushioning for long runs and easy recovery miles.
Durability 83Overall84Cushioning95Durability83Comfort81Appearance75Value64Confidence59Pros
Reviewers praise the cushioning for long runs and easy recovery miles.
One reviewer says the carbon plate adds snap for tempo efforts.
A 49mm heel stack, the tallest among shoes on sale, on a 5mm drop.
Cons
Value draws the lowest ratings of the four reviews so far at 3.8 out of 5, against a $225 list price.
