ShoeGeometry

Hoka Skyward X 2

Max cushionRoadCarbon plate2026Men'sCurrent

At a glance

Heel-to-toe drop
5 mmDerived
Stack, heel / forefoot
48 / 43 mmStated
Weight
298 gStatedUS M10.5
Plate
Carbon plate
Toe rocker
35 % of lengthest.photos 31–36 %
Heel bevel
12 % of lengthest.photos 10–14 %
Stiffness / firmness
79 / 44 of 100Derived
Primary foam
PEBA top layer + supercritical EVA base

How it compares

  • Hoka Skyward X 2's heel-to-toe drop is 5 mm, lower than the catalogue median of 6 mm (14% of the 179 other current shoes are lower).
  • Hoka Skyward X 2's heel stack is 48 mm, thicker than the catalogue median of 38 mm (99% of the 176 other current shoes are thinner).
  • Hoka Skyward X 2's forefoot stack is 43 mm, thicker than the catalogue median of 31.5 mm (99% of the 171 other current shoes are thinner).
  • Hoka Skyward X 2's weight is 298 g, heavier than the catalogue median of 269 g (80% of the 167 other current shoes are lighter).
  • 4 shoes with similar geometry from other lines.

Differences smaller than the precision of the sources (about 1 mm of stack, 8 g, or the spread between photos for photo estimates) are reported as about the same.

Specifications

Heel-to-toe drop
Derived
5mm
MediumCalculated
Heel stack
Manufacturer stated
48mm
MediumSpec listingbrand figure, reported by Believe in the Runsource
Forefoot stack
Manufacturer stated
43mm
MediumSpec listingbrand figure, reported by Believe in the Runsource
Weight
Manufacturer stated
298g
MediumSpec listingbrand figure, reported by Believe in the RunUS M10.5source
Plate
Carbon plate
Primary foam
PEBA top layer + supercritical EVA base
List price
$225

Geometry

Catalogue average: heel 38 mm, forefoot 32 mm, toe rocker 35 %Hoka Skyward X 2: heel 48 mm, forefoot 43 mm (drop 5 mm); toe rocker 35 % of length, radius 40 % of length; heel bevel 12 % of length, 25 mm high at the back, ending about under the heel bone.48 mm43 mmUnder the centre of the heel bone: 12 % of length from the heel, where heel stack is measuredheel boneHeel contact: the sole is within 4.5 mm of the ground from 12 % of length (foam compresses more under load), ending about under the heel boneheel bevel 12 %Toe rocker: the front 35 % of the length curves up (the curve leaves the ground 65 % of length from the heel)toe rocker 35 %toeheel
Front: toe rocker shorter longerRear: heel stack lower higher not measured
Dashed: average of the catalogue
Illustrative profile, not a photograph or scan: drawn to scale for a 300 mm shoe from published stack heights and photo estimates of the unloaded shoe (under body weight the foam compresses and the curves flatten). The grey upper is a generic outline, not this shoe’s. Hoka Skyward X 2: heel 48 mm, forefoot 43 mm (drop 5 mm); toe rocker 35 % of length, radius 40 % of length; heel bevel 12 % of length, 25 mm high at the back, ending about under the heel bone. Heel bone: 12 % of length from the heel, where heel stack is measured. Heel bevel and toe rocker are marked where each curve meets the ground; for the heel that is where the sole comes within 4.5 mm of the ground, which foam compression closes under body weight.

Percent values are relative to shoe length so they compare across images and sizes; widths in millimetres are lab measurements from the cited source, while toe tip and heel heights in millimetres are photo estimates converted for a men’s US 9 (assumed 300 mm long), so approximate. See how rocker geometry is defined.

Toe rocker
AI estimated
35%

4 photos range 31–36 %; shown is one of the two that agree most closely.

MediumSide photosource
Rocker radius
AI estimated
40%

4 photos range 36–41 %; shown is one of the two that agree most closely.

MediumSide photosource
Rocker rise angle
AI estimated
33deg

4 photos range 28–33 deg; shown is one of the two that agree most closely.

MediumSide photosource
Toe tip over ground
AI estimated
46mm*

4 photos range 41–47 mm; shown is the average of the two that agree most closely (* the photos disagree by more than usual).

MediumSide photosource
Rocker angle at toe
AI estimated
66deg

4 photos range 52–67 deg; shown is one of the two that agree most closely.

MediumSide photosource
Visible rocker lift onset
AI estimated
75.2%

4 photos range 74.9–78.4 %; shown is one of the two that agree most closely.

MediumSide photosource
Toe spring (relative)
AI estimated
22.6%

4 photos range 16.6–22.7 %; shown is one of the two that agree most closely.

MediumSide photosource
Heel bevel length
AI estimated
12%*

4 photos range 10.2–14.4 %; shown is the average of the two that agree most closely (* the photos disagree by more than usual).

MediumSide photosource
Heel bevel height
AI estimated
25mm*

4 photos range 20–25 mm; shown is the average of the two that agree most closely (* the photos disagree by more than usual).

MediumSide photosource
Midsole width (forefoot)
Externally measured
125.7mm
MediumLab testsource
Midsole width (heel)
Externally measured
103.7mm
MediumLab testsource
Toe box shape
AI estimated
74%

2 photos range 73–76 %; shown is the average of the two that agree most closely.

LowTop photosource
Interior forefoot width
Externally measured
94.6mm
MediumLab testsource
Toebox width
Externally measured
72.7mm
MediumLab testsource

Stiffness

Longitudinal stiffness
Derived
79/ 100

Lab reading: 23.0 N, force to bend the shoe 30° (lab bending test); the score is our 0–100 rescaling of it.

MediumLab flex testsource
Midsole firmness
Derived
44/ 100

Lab reading: 31.9 Asker C, midsole durometer reading (higher = firmer); the score is our 0–100 rescaling of it.

MediumLab durometersource

How it compares

Appears in:Carbon plateMax cushionHigh stackWide platformLonger toe rocker

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Sources

  • HOKA Skyward X 2 Men's Shoes Carbon Black/Neon Nebula | Running WarehouseretailerRunning Warehouseaccessed 2026-10-04open ↗
  • The Hoka Skyward X 2 Proves Less Stack Can Be An Upgrade | Believe in the RunreviewBelieve in the Runaccessed 2026-10-04open ↗
  • hoka-skyward-x-2 medial product photoimageRunning Warehouseaccessed 2026-10-04open ↗
  • hoka-skyward-x-2 medial product photoimageRunning Warehouseaccessed 2026-10-04open ↗
  • hoka-skyward-x-2 lateral product photoimageRunning Warehouseaccessed 2026-10-04open ↗
  • hoka-skyward-x-2 lateral product photoimageRunning Warehouseaccessed 2026-10-04open ↗
  • Cut in half: HOKA Skyward X 2 Review (2026) | RunRepeatlabRunRepeataccessed 2026-10-04open ↗
  • hoka-skyward-x-2 sole product photoimageRunning Warehouseaccessed 2026-10-04open ↗
  • hoka-skyward-x-2 top product photoimageRunning Warehouseaccessed 2026-10-04open ↗
Technical detail: every recorded value, method and version (32)

All approved observations

Every recorded value, including superseded ones. The displayed value per metric is chosen by precedence (measured › stated › derived › AI estimated), then confidence, then recency. 59 further observations awaiting review.

MetricValueClassConfidenceMethodSourceRecorded
Heel-to-toe drop5 mmDerivedMediumCalculated—2026-10-04
Heel stack49 mmStatedMediumSpec listingRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Heel stack48 mmStatedMediumSpec listingBelieve in the Run2026-10-04
Forefoot stack44 mmStatedMediumSpec listingRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Forefoot stack43 mmStatedMediumSpec listingBelieve in the Run2026-10-04
Weight298 g (US M10.5)StatedMediumSpec listingBelieve in the Run2026-10-04
Rocker apex64.2 %est.LowSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Rocker apex64.6 %est.MediumSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Rocker radius40 %est.LowSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Rocker radius40 %est.MediumSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Rocker rise angle32 degest.LowSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Rocker rise angle33 degest.MediumSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Toe tip over ground46 mmest.MediumSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Toe tip over ground47 mmest.LowSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Rocker angle at toe67 degest.LowSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Rocker angle at toe66 degest.MediumSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Visible rocker lift onset74.9 %est.LowSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Visible rocker lift onset75.2 %est.MediumSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Toe spring (relative)22.6 %est.MediumSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Toe spring (relative)22.7 %est.LowSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Heel bevel length12.2 %est.MediumSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Heel bevel length11.8 %est.MediumSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Heel bevel height25 mmest.LowSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Heel bevel height24 mmest.MediumSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Midsole width (forefoot)125.7 mmMeasuredMediumLab testRunRepeat2026-10-04
Midsole width (heel)103.7 mmMeasuredMediumLab testRunRepeat2026-10-04
Toe box shape76 %est.LowTop photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Toe box shape73 %est.LowTop photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Interior forefoot width94.6 mmMeasuredMediumLab testRunRepeat2026-10-04
Toebox width72.7 mmMeasuredMediumLab testRunRepeat2026-10-04
Longitudinal stiffness79 DerivedMediumLab flex testRunRepeat2026-10-04
Midsole firmness44 DerivedMediumLab durometerRunRepeat2026-10-04

Classes: Manufacturer stated · Externally measured · AI estimated · Derived · User reported. Hover a method for its identifier and algorithm version.

Source notes

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