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The Rocket X is Hoka’s best carbon shoe: it’s lighter, faster and more enjoyable to run in than the Carbon X3. It’s a good short-distance racer and a versatile training shoe, and though you will still get more performance gains from other carbon shoes, the Rocket X offers great value.

The Hoka One One Rocket X is yet another carbon-enhanced long-distance racing shoe from Hoka. It combines the best features of the Carbon X and Evo Carbon Rocket lines and I wouldn't be surprised if it became a popular long-distance running shoes for training, eventually.

After seeing prototypes of the Rocket X Trail on athletes for a while, I was eager to try them out. I can add this to the growing list of performance trail shoes that make running ultras a more fun experience. In a few other HOKA models, the foam isn’t as soft as I’d like, but HOKA has nailed it with the Rocket X Trail. I have found myself running routes quicker than usual when I wear them. The fit and foam shine the most, while the upper materials could use some work to keep debris out. I also would have liked some more fun color options that look more trail instead of road.

I was REALLY tempted to deduct half a point (to make it 8.5) because my home terrain is technical, but I resisted. That wouldn’t be appropriate, because my task is to judge the shoe against what it’s INTENDED to be, and the Rocket X Trail is intended for tamer and more runnable courses. It’s not a trail shoe that I’m going to get a ton of use out of except for FSR/gravel, but judged against what it’s supposed to be, it’s a FANTASTIC shoe. You’ll find yourself wanting to reach for it. Lace up, and it’ll put a smile on your face. It’s a shoe that makes running feel easier, doing some of the work for you, even at easy paces. Inject a little energy, and it really comes alive, bouncing you along effortlessly. Nicely done!

The Hoka Rocket X is the sequel to the Evo Carbon Rocket. It has a brand new upper, more durable outsole and softer midsole. It now has a thicker midsole and a higher drop which makes it a better marathon racer and even a training shoe. The Rocket X is one of the most natural-feeling carbon fibre shoes. It may not be as propulsive as the other super shoes but it makes up with high levels of stability and comfort.