Customer Reviews Hoka Skyward X

I love my Bondi 8s and own multiple pairs. These looked like they'd have even more support, and the higher price suggested to me that they would. I have tried walking in them three times, and my feet just HURT. I walk five miles a day with energetic dogs. I no longer have the packaging or the paperwork, otherwise I'd return them. And again, I always like HOKA, just not this time.

First, I want to say I have worn Hoka shoes for years and I currently own six pairs of Hoka Bondi shoes. I thought the Skyward X was going to be a new and improved Bondi. The platform is too high and feels unstable. It doesn't have the soft feel for my ankles, knees, hips, and back that I get from the Bondi 8. Very disappointing performance, and overpriced.

These are like walking on soft clouds they are so comfortable.

I was debating as to whether or not I was going to keep this; but I am so glad that I did. Great sneaker. Very happy and so are my feet.

I was so excited to get the new Skyward X shoes in the mail today. I've been wearing my Bondi 8s for four long years, and the heel area had started hurting my feet (Plantar Fasciitis). These new Skyward X shoes did not disappoint. They are super plush, comfortable, and the pain in my heel is gone when I wear them. They are expensive, but for me, they're worth it because they take the pain away. They feel bouncy and fun to walk in, and they offer much more support than my old Bondi 8s. I haven't tried the Bondi 9s, so I can't compare those. I'm turning 60 soon, and I want to try some light jogging again. I have a screw in one foot and knee issues, so I'm hoping these shoes will allow me to get back into it. I'm feeling hopeful they can. I bought the Mint Fluorite / Blue Spark color. My only suggestion is that I wish they came in black uppers with white lowers like my Bondi 8s did. Other than that, I'm very pleased with this purchase. Finally, I want to thank the Hoka team for caring and creating a shoe like this.

The most comfortable shoes. Feels like walking on a cloud. I would purchase every color.

I got these as I needed extra cushioning after foot surgery, and they really delivered. It's like walking on clouds, and the carbon fiber frame helps to stabilze your foot

Love skyward x so much. Please make more colors available like neutral white, black, beige etc. like you have on bondi 9 many colors to choose from.

I've tried dozens of brands and styles of shoes since I took up running in 1977, and these are the most comfortable I've ever worn. I had been a fan of the Clifton, but compared to these, the Clifton feels like a pair of bare-bones Keds while I'm running on concrete. I hope there are more colors coming: Skyward used to be available in shades other than mint green and beige. Bring back sunny yellow, acid green, and black with neon accents!

Thr Skyward X is an incredible shoe - the bounciest, plushiest ride that makes running feel amazing that lasts for roughly 500 miles. Perfect for taking the load off of knees and hips. I put over 600 miles on my first pair of Skyward X until they literally started to make my feet blister and knees ache. I was worried the knee ache might be from thr carbon, so I tried the Gaviota 6 for a while in an attempt to find a lighter weight, non-carbon, cross-training shoe, and it just didn't compare and hurt my joints worse. Got a fresh pair of Skyward X and I couldn't be happier. My only wish is that there were more colorways and possibly a wide-width offering, but even my wide feet fit very comfortably in the standard width until they start to wear out. I can't recommend this shoe enough if you're in the market for a super plush running shoe.

Absolutely the best shoes I have run in. I just wish there were better color selections, similar to Bondi 9. I exchanged my last pair for Bondi 9s simply for color.

beautiful colors and good fit - just tooo much height from the soles

5

I cannot say enough good things about the Skyward X's. They are 100% worth the price. I use these on my long runs and they keep that pep in my step. I have a slightly wider foot and I supinate. I think these give me enough stability without pain. 10/10 recommend! The colors are gorgeous in person too and they didn't make me look like I had big feet which is nice for a size 11!

I got my first pair and fell in love with them! So much so that I have purchased every color I can find!! I am always on the lookout for new colors. These are my new favorites!

I had a plantar fasciitis and wore these shoes with power step in sole and cried my problem. Love these shoes!

Love the style and comfort! These are the best shoes I've purchased so far from Hoka!

I absolutely love these running shoes, I have bad knees and I am able to run again because the cushion is amazing I want to buy another pair but you all meed some dark colors. Please give us navy or black!

I love my Skywards. I own two pair. I wanted to buy another, but the colors are terrible! Why do women have such hideous colors? Where the black or a real blue, not a pale mint. Yuck!

This shoe is expensive. However, I was desperate and bought it. Running on the treadmill is the only form of exercise I enjoy, but I had a meniscal injury that lit up knee arthritis at age 62. This was the only shoe that softened the trauma to my knee when pounding it on a treadmill. I have since been tempted by claims of other brands , and I have tried New Balance. It is wonderful, but not when you are pounding your knee while running. ASICS doesn’t cut it either. Only this Hoyka shoe may give you time to enjoy what you love, in my opinion.

I have spent almost $5000 trying to find a shoe that offsets my old ankle injury so I wouldn't have to have a reconstruction for my specific issue. This shoe keeps my ankle from rolling out or in actually too which nearly 100% unloads my foot pain. So glad God helped me find this shoe and heal my pain! 5

My favorite shoes. Very comfortable. The softest cushion I had tried on. I use it for work. I need shoes like this for Im always on my feet, and I have history of plantar fasciitis. I wish it comes in solid black color.

Great shoes, got them in Blanc de Blanc/Swim Day