HOKA Rocket X Trail
Road · Race · Tempo
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| Weight | Drop | |
|---|---|---|
| ClaimedMen | 268 g | 6 mm |
| ClaimedWomen | 227 g | 6 mm |
| MeasuredVariant unknown | — | 11.3 mm |
Sources and measurements
Measurements apply to the tested sample. Size and measurement method can affect the values.
Claimed · Men
Weight: 268 g · Drop: 6 mm
Reference size not stated
- HOKA Rocket X Trail · men · 1176330 · Reviewed 2026-10-09
Claimed · Women
Weight: 227 g · Drop: 6 mm
Reference size not stated
- HOKA Rocket X Trail · women · 1176331 · Reviewed 2026-10-09
Measured · Variant unknown
Weight: — · Drop: 11.3 mm
Reference size not stated
— Not documented or unresolved
RunRepeat measured 11.3 mm drop using its protocol. This differs from HOKA’s 6 mm claim; methods are kept separate.
- RunRepeat · Reviewed 2026-10-09
CarbonPlate
RoadSurface
About the shoe
Racer for firm gravel and runnable trails, with a rolling, energetic ride. Check toe room; shallow lugs limit muddy terrain.
- Comfort
- 76/100
- Response
- 90/100
- Stability
- 78/100
- Cushioning
- 86/100
RaceTempoLong run
Reviewed specifications
- Plate
- Carbon
- Plate construction
- H-shaped parallel carbon-fibre plate
- Rocker
- —
- Cushioning
- 4.3/5
- Terrain
- Road
- Roles
- Race · Tempo · Long run
Manufacturer specifications
- Manufacturer specifications
- Men: 268 g; 6 mm drop. Reference size unspecified. A-TPU foam, H-shaped carbon plate, 3 mm lugs.
- Manufacturer: women
- 227 g; 6 mm drop. Reference size unspecified.
- Fit observations
- Short toe room and lace pressure reported; try the fit before longer races.
- Grip and terrain
- Slipping and ankle-roll episodes occurred in this test. Other testers reported better control; uneven or loose ground needs caution.
- Independent measurement
- RunRepeat measured 11.3 mm drop using its protocol. This differs from HOKA’s 6 mm claim; methods are kept separate.
Sources: HOKA ↗ · HOKA ↗ · RunRepeat ↗ · Doctors of Running ↗ · CleverHiker ↗