Customer Reviews Hoka Rocket X 2

Best shoes ever!!! I love them You can use them everyday , perfect support I'm very happy with them, definitely I'll buy them again & I'll recommend them for running and everyday activities.

I absolutely love these shoes!!! I cam run now without my knees hurting!!

These are the best running shoes I have ever worn--the perfect balance of cushion and responsiveness. They really pop. Please keep making them. They make me happy.

When I first took my Rocket X 2 out for a training run I felt like I was on pogo sticks. The bounce in this shoe is none I had ever experienced in a running shoe before. I felt like I could run forever. I definitely run faster than in any other shoe because it just propels you. I have been wearing Hokas for 8 years (Bondis and Cliftons) since they were recommended by my podiatrist after a toe issue I had and I haven't worn any other brand since. As a seasoned marathoner I normally run in the Bondi but thought I would give the Rocket a try for my (full) marathon I ran earlier this year. I wasn't sure how I would hold up but after doing my long 18 and 20 milers pre race I was amazed and knew I could pull it off. After running 20+ marathons over the years I have to say I recovered the fastest with this shoe. I was not as sore and had no aches or pains after the race. I had my doubts initially, not sure I could do a full marathon in this shoe but I was blown away! I highly recommend you give it a try. I will definitely purchase for my next big race!

First off I love the look of the shoe. I was looking for some high-performance running shoes, and I searched new balance as well as haka, as well as Nike in the seem to be the most stylish shoe with the most comfort and bounce that I was searching for. I love the way they are light on my feet and not heavy at all as well as the bounce I have a bad knee and these shoes give me no knee pain while running. The price is a little expensive but I feel like it's an investment in my health since they feel so good on my feet and my knees feel great as well. I do have narrow feet so the shoe works well for me. I have seen other reviews that if you have a wide feet the fill is different and my case the shoe feels great.

I bought this shoes form my 13 year old son's races. He loves them!!! Totally recommend.

I absolutely loved these running shoes! I wear size 9.5, and the fit was perfect snug but not tight, with just the right amount of room in the toe box. These shoes are ideal for long-distance running: they feel light on the feet and provide excellent comfort and support throughout the run. The material is high-quality breathable, durable, and it dries quickly after washing. Whether you're racing or training, they perform exceptionally well. I highly recommend trying them you'll feel the difference from the very first run. Hoka, thank you for your incredible work! I would be truly excited to be among the first to test new products and share honest feedback. What you're doing makes your shoes the number one choice for runners. Thank you!

Just insane how comfortable and bouncy and supportive issue is

This is the most comfortable shoe I've ever worn. I was shocked. I purchased it for its looks and was amazed at how great it felt.

I did one 7.5 mile training run and then ran 129th Boston in them. They were fantastic. No sores, blisters, etc and I felt stronger the further into the race I got. Training obviously played a role in that but this was my 14th Boston and the only time my legs felt strong enough to make the last 1.2 miles my fastest of the day. Thanks Hoka

Love it love love

I recently advanced from long walks and hikes daily to running daily so I am new to running, not a "lifer". And I had been running in Gaviota's and recently advanced to Mach X2 which have been great for my daily workouts. Upon recommendation of a close friend I decided to try the Rockets for races and they are superb! I set a new personal record in my very first race. They are similar enough to the Mach X2 that they feel familiar to my feet get also feel special on my feet and the chip time on my race confirms that they are!

Alot of spring and comfortable

Love my new Rocket X2. Have been running on Rincons for years and they are still my daily trainers, but Rocket X2 are my new race day shoes. Ran the Angry Unicorn Half in Rhode Island and set a new PR!

This is the 2nd pair of the Rocket X2 that I've had. The first pair I used to set a 30 minute PR in the marathon. I've been using them on my 20-mile training runs. They feel grest for that after 200 miles. The 2nd pair i bought for an upcoming marathon. I used them recently to set a 2 minute PR in a 5k. They are back in the box until my new marathon. I absolutely love this shoe for long races. I often have pain in the top of my foot. These shoes are so comfortable with no pain even after 26 miles.

I made the mistake of buying the Rocket 2s for my first marathon training and now I cannot wear anything else. I will never train without them.

This shoe is almost too perfect. Feels great and handles very well. Great for paces 6:00 and under. Almost don't want to put miles on these shoes because they are so great.

This shoe feel similar to my mach 6, only faster. Size women 10, so unisex 9/10

I have in the past found a little "discomfort" with certain pairs, but I feel now recently I am finding my "feet" with my new pairs. I have inserts which fit easily and make the comfort even more surprising.

The level of cushion along with the responsiveness of the carbon makes these shoes unbeatable. I'm running faster with far less effort than my Cliftons and Rincons!

I've owned many shoes before. From Adidas Boston 12s to Alphaflys next %, Saucony endorphin speed 2, and vapor fly 2s. These are definitely a competitor as the best racing/speed shoes I've had. It's not as propulsive as the first Alphaflys, but they definitely give you that fast turnover and energy return; to be completely honest, there's not a huge difference between the two. Additionally, these definitely help keep me linear and from pronating. Lastly, I've tried on multiple different running shoes and tested them out as well and it was hard to tell the difference between the following and the Rocket X2 (Adidas Pro 3, Saucony Elite 3, vaporfly 3). Also--My piece of advice to all the people out there: do not trust the running influencers out there. Find what fits you. No shoe's going to solve your problems. Trust yourself and your training plan to meet the end state.

Use them for racing. Extremely comfortable. Noticeable improvement in pacing with the carbon plate. Will buy again!

Felt very bouncy but didn't make my legs feel fatigued after like other carbon plated racing shoes. Felt very absorbing but also springy leaving less shock on my legs but still felt that energy coming back. 10/10 would recommend to anyone considering

It's the most comfortable shoe Ive ever wore