Skyward X
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Skyward X

Daily

With PEBA cushioning, a stabilizing EVA frame, and a carbon plate, the Skyward X blends plush comfort with responsive propulsion for effortless daily training. Smooth, soft, and fast when you need it, it’s built for runners who refuse to choose between cushioning and speed.

Price$225

Details

The HOKA Skyward X is a next-generation super-trainer, combining advanced foams and carbon-driven engineering to deliver a ride that’s both luxuriously cushioned and impressively efficient. A generous layer of PEBA superfoamunderfoot offers a lively, buoyant feel across a variety of paces and distances, while the supportive supercritical EVA frame creates a stable platform that helps keep your stride aligned. Embedded between these layers, the curved carbon fiber plate acts like an active suspension, compressing and releasing with each step to generate seamless propulsion and smooth transitions through the gait cycle.


The high-abrasion rubber outsole ensures long-term durability and dependable grip, making the Skyward X ready for consistent daily training. On top, the flat-knit upper made from recycled polyester offers breathable coverage with a sustainable footprint, while the molded heel counter and ghilly lacing system provide secure midfoot lockdown for balanced comfort and performance. Crafted for runners who demand both softness and speed, the Skyward X brings premium energy return to every run, from relaxed cruising to quicker efforts.



MIDSOLE

  • PEBA Foam adds soft, lightweight resiliency to the midsole.
  • SCF EVA Frame provides inherently stable geometry.
  • Carbon Fiber Plate adds propulsion and snappiness to the ride.


OUTSOLE

  • High-Abrasion Rubber provides durable traction to get you through a demanding training cycle.


UPPER

  • Flat Knit Upper promotes additional airflow as well as support in key areas.

Researched and compiled by Mark Shannon

Specifications may be manufacturer-reported. Learn how Cadence verifies shoe data.

Specifications

BrandHoka
CategorySuper Trainers
Weight10.8 oz
Heel Stack49 mm
Midsole Drop5 mm
Foam TypePEBA Foam
Forefoot Stack44 mm
ModelSkyward X
UsageDaily
StabilityNeutral
CushionMax
FitRegular
PlateYes
Plate DescriptionCarbon Fiber Plate

Cadence Database Analysis

How the Hoka Skyward X compares with 16 current Super Trainers / Daily shoes tracked by Cadence.

This archived model is compared with currently active shoes in the Cadence database.

Comparisons use listed specifications tracked by Cadence. Manufacturer reference sizes and measurement methods can vary. Learn about our data methodology.

Where It Fits

Cushioning
Max
Listed weight
Notably heavy for category
Stack
Notably high for category
Price
Higher-priced for category
Drop
Notably low for category
Plate
Yes
Group
Super Trainers / Daily

Compared With Super Trainers / Daily

Listed weight
Skyward X: 10.8ozMedian: 9.3oz
Heavier
Heel stack
Skyward X: 49mmMedian: 44mm
Higher
Forefoot stack
Skyward X: 44mmMedian: 35.5mm
Higher
Drop
Skyward X: 5mmMedian: 8mm
Lower
Price
Skyward X: $225Median: $200
Higher range

What Stands Out

  • Its 5mm midsole drop is 3.0mm below the current Super Trainers / Daily median of 8mm (n=16).
  • At 10.8 oz, its listed weight is 1.5 oz above the median of the 16 current Super Trainers / Daily shoes in the Cadence database (9.3 oz).
  • Its 44mm forefoot stack is 8.5mm above the current Super Trainers / Daily median of 35.5mm (n=16).
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