Racing · Neutral · Road · 7.5 oz · 5mm drop · 37/31mm stack · Medium/Narrow
How it ranks
The HOKA Rocket X 2 is one of the strongest racing shoes in our data. Durability and comfort are its strongest sub-ratings. Looks scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating rests on 18 runner reviews and 2 other rated shoes in the Rocket X product line.
Confidence
How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence will score low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.
Confidence
89/100
“They feel the same after ~120 miles; guys take them to 400 miles still going strong without noticeable damage to outsole or midsole.”
“Very responsive and helps my legs feel fresh even on hard efforts.”
“Half a size up fits perfect.”
“The Rocket X 2 doesn't have the same feeling, and my calves fatigue much quicker.”
“Feels great for everything from half marathon pace tempos to 5K road races.”
“Best high cushion racing shoe with lots of energy return, very responsive and comfortable.”
“Lightweight but good cushioning.”
80% 4/5
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Better Shoes Rating
Each dot is one version of the Rocket X, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Release year
2025 · 2 reviews
89 Good
44 Confidence
Rocket X 2 This shoe
2023 · 18 reviews
97 Exceptional
89 Confidence
2020 · 4 reviews
72 Decent
40 Confidence
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
Men's sizes
9.5, 10, 10.5, 11
5/5
Overall
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
Anthony Dasaro · Jul 21, 2023
30 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the ASICS ASCIS GEL-Fortitude 8
5/5
Overall
Great shoe for 5k to half to marathons. lightweight but good cushioning.
Charles · Jun 9, 2023
training for 5K and 10K came from the ASICS Magic Speed 3
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