HOKA Carbon X
Every version of the Carbon X we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 76, and the Carbon X rates above 72% 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 | Rating | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| HOKA Carbon X 3 | 2022 | 7.5 oz | 37/32mm stack · 5mm drop | 80 | 0 | 4 | — |
| HOKA Carbon X 2 | 2020 | 7.7 oz | 5mm drop | 80 | -17 | 4 | — |
| HOKA Carbon X | 2019 | 8.0 oz | — | 97 | — | 34 | $180 MSRP |
3 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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HOKA
Carbon X 380 80 Good Good Good 6 reviews Confidence 68
v3 (2022) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.5 oz · 5mm drop
It weighs 8.3 oz on a 37mm heel stack.
Durability 61Overall80Appearance82Cushioning78Comfort76Value62Durability61Confidence68Buy 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 280 80 Good Good Good 4 reviews Confidence 79
v2 (2020) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.7 oz · 5mm drop
Two reviewers say the carbon plate helps on tempo runs and hills.
Durability 66Overall80Appearance85Cushioning80Comfort75Value68Durability66Confidence79Buy 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 X97 97 Exceptional Exceptional Exceptional 35 reviews Confidence 97
v1 (2019) · Racing shoe · Neutral · 8.0 oz
Reviewers find the rocker and carbon plate roll them smoothly at speed.
Durability 72MSRP $180
Overall97Appearance92Cushioning89Comfort84Durability72Value67Confidence97Buy 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.