Hoka Rocket X 2 (2024)
race-day super shoe for road running, best at 10k and half-marathon. Carbon plate · PEBA midsole · Hoka's flagship racer.
Previous generation: a newer version, the Hoka Rocket X 3, is in our database.
Specs
- Weight: 224 g (men's sample)
- Heel-to-toe drop: 5 mm
- Cushioning: 8/10 (our own scale)
- Terrain: road
- Support listed for: neutral
- Wide widths: not listed
- Launch price: $250 MSRP (Super-premium)
Spec source: Hoka website (we have no direct product link recorded, so please confirm the specs there). Shoe data last reviewed October 2026.
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Who should think twice
- Previous generation: a newer version, the Hoka Rocket X 3, is in our database.
- Race-day shoes usually wear out faster than daily trainers, so most runners save them for key workouts and races.
- Only a standard width is listed in our data.
Similar shoes
- Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3: 8/10 cushioning · 6 mm drop · 223 g · Super-premium ($220+ MSRP)
- Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3: 8/10 cushioning · 4 mm drop · 218 g · Super-premium ($220+ MSRP)
- Brooks Hyperion Elite 4: 8/10 cushioning · 8 mm drop · 215 g · Super-premium ($220+ MSRP)
- Hoka Rocket X 3: 8/10 cushioning · 7 mm drop · 210 g · Super-premium ($220+ MSRP)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Hoka Rocket X 2 best for?
It is a race-day super shoe for road running, best at 10k and half-marathon. Its listed strengths are carbon plate, peba midsole, hoka's flagship racer.
How much does the Hoka Rocket X 2 weigh?
It is listed at about 224 g (~7.9 oz) in a men's sample size.
What is the heel-to-toe drop of the Hoka Rocket X 2?
5 mm.
Does the Hoka Rocket X 2 come in wide sizes?
Only a standard width is listed in our data for the Rocket X 2.
Who should think twice about the Hoka Rocket X 2?
Previous generation: a newer version, the Hoka Rocket X 3, is in our database. Race-day shoes usually wear out faster than daily trainers, so most runners save them for key workouts and races. Only a standard width is listed in our data.
Is there a newer version of the Hoka Rocket X 2?
Yes, the Hoka Rocket X 3 is in our database and is the better choice if you want the current generation.
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