Hoka
Hoka Skyward X 2
Hoka Skyward X 2. 45.8mm stack, 286g. Retailer specs verified on Running Warehouse.
PR Run scores
PR Run derived fit scores
100-miler readiness
Will this shoe survive a hundred-mile night? 45.8 mm stack, cushion 5/5
Descent tolerance
Does it save your toenails on long descents? 38.2 mm forefoot, heel counter 4/5
Swelling room
Room to grow when your feet swell? 28.4 mm toebox height
Grit resistance
Does dust stay outside the shoe? 74 BR breathability
Hot-day comfort
How well does it breathe in heat? 74 BR / 57% drying
Achilles-friendly
Kind to a cranky achilles? 7.6 mm drop, heel counter 4/5
Full specs
Drop
7.6 mm
Heel stack
45.8 mm
Forefoot stack
38.2 mm
Weight
286 g
Plate
No
Waterproof
No
Lab measurements
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Traction (CoF) | 0.61 |
| Breathability | 74 BR |
| Drying potential | 57 % |
| Flexibility | 23.0 N |
| Torsional rigidity | 19.00 Nm |
| Heel counter | 4/5 |
| Energy return | 64.3 % |
| Shock absorption | 152 SA |
| Midsole softness | 31.9 HA |
| Outsole thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Tongue padding | 6.9 mm |
| Insole removable | Yes |
| Insole thickness | 4.4 mm |
| Reflective elements | Yes |
Fit intelligence
Toebox width
Narrow toebox (72.7 mm vs 96 mm median)
Toebox height
Tall toebox (28.4 mm vs 25 mm median)
Runs small. Consider a half size up.
Fit numbers from the lab. Swell guidance: foot care.
Questions before you race
Is the Hoka Skyward X 2 good for 100-mile races?
Elite. 45.8 mm stack, cushion 5/5. 100-miler readiness score 84/100.
Does the Hoka Skyward X 2 fit wide feet?
No. Toebox is 72.7 mm which is narrow. Look elsewhere if you need width.
What is the drop on the Hoka Skyward X 2?
7.6 mm, with a 45.8 mm heel stack and 38.2 mm forefoot.
Is the Hoka Skyward X 2 good on wet rock?
Traction coefficient of friction on wet lab surface: 0.61. Elite grip on wet rock.
Manufacturer specs · Retailer listing
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swellingRoom: 100/100 (Elite)
descentTolerance: 100/100 (Elite)
gritIngressRisk: 49/100 (Passable)
hotFootScore: 88/100 (Elite)
achillesFriendlyScore: 56/100 (Solid)
hundredMilerReadiness: 84/100 (Elite)