Customer Reviews Hoka Carbon X

I have had this shoe in the past and loved it but this particular pair seems to be wearing much quicker than the other.

Not the best for nursing

I run in Bondi 7 shoes. I bought these Carbon X as a back-up pair when they were on sale. They are just ok. I play tennis in them, and walk, but they don't have nearly the cushioning of the Bondi for running.

The shoes look great and fit nicely. Only reason I gave 3 stars is because I own other Hoka shoes and they feel amazing when I walk. This pair is not something you want to wear if you are on your feet for long periods of time.

I'm 150-lbs, walk ~45 miles per week on paved roads. I would give this shoe a 5-star rating for comfort. I've never had a more comfortable shoe. EVER. However, after 45-miles the sole was worn flat in spots. It was very disappointing. I don't understand the reviewers saying they've run hundreds of miles in them. I returned them and am in a Clifton 8 which doesn't hold a candle to the comfort of the Carbon X. I also LOVED the generous the toe box.

I can't say it is the shoes themselves. I bought these specifically for cushioning and do not notice them to be different than others.

I use the product for my distance runs and walking. Only problem is that they are a narrow shoe

Hurt my heels Wasn't comfortable for me

I love the HOKA shoe.... just not this one. The bottom is shredding off. As I walk you can see the scraggly ends on the bottom and see the shredding.

This one in particular gave me blisters when I run. I've other shoes that are great.

Fit well and comfortable but sole wore out within two weeks after average wear. Too expensive for such a low use life.

I have another HOKA pair that fits. However, this style runs too large. I would recommend to a friend only if they get a half size smaller.

I have to say I loved this product of your brand, however my ankles didn't. My biggest fear with running are my knees and my ankles. In comparison to running in a different brand with the Hoka's, it didn't have enough ankle support especially with being a noticeably heavier than most Hoka shoes. But I love the fit, the style ,and the amount of cushioning on the sole.

I love the stiffness when I push off and I really do feel like the shoes propel me forward. However, I also feel like the toe box is a little too narrow for me and the top of my foot is a little scrunched. I don't have wide feet, but I've gotten used to a wider toe box and my feet do feel scrunched - even though these are definitely the right length for my feet. I might buy these again, but I'm not sure yet.

Shoes are light, springy and feel as good as they look. Seem to be wearing out fast but I am saving these for half and full marathons so will rotate with my regular training shoes...Bondis!

Running

I bought these for triathlons but the tongue that isn't one piece with the shoe makes it crunch up when putting it on. Also, too soft squishy heel opening crunches down so it's hard to transition quickly in a triathlon. Love the rebound for energy savings so please fix it up for next model!

I run 50 miles a week and I wish the sole held up for a month BUT THATS PUSHING IT!

Love the shoe just wish the sole was more durable. I have nerve damage/foot drop and the CARBON X has given me my mobility back. The carbon plate allows me to "rock" through the running motion and not trip over my toes near as much. The downside is the light weight foam sole only lasts me a month at best (I log 50+ miles a week).

It was my first Hoka purchase, and instantly I fell in love. Soft enough to be comfortable, but not too soft, and good out of the box for longer miles. However, I was only able to get about 200 miles out of them before they wrecked my legs. I finished a recovery week completely worn out and couldn't figure out why - they I realized I had worn through all the way to the carbon plate on these (significantly, so it had been some time that I'd been running like this). I'm 5'4" and 115 pounds, so it's rare (actually it has never happened to me!) for me to wear through something like this. I'll likely purchase them again for my upcoming marathon (begrudgingly - it's a lot of money to spend on just race shoes!) but I thought I had to share. Would I recommend these to a friend? Maybe, if they're trying to hit a specific time standard in a race. Otherwise, they may not be worth the investment. If you decide to shell out for these, save them as race shoes (and Hoka - maybe advertise these as a racing shoe so that folks know they're not a daily trainer!).