HOKA Skyward X
£190
Typical street price · £225 RRP
Typical of 15 listings at 2 shops we read.
- Weight
- 314 g (men's US 9)
- Stack
- 48 mm heel / 43 mm fore
- Drop
- 5 mm
- Plate
- carbon fibre
- Foam
- PEBA over EVA
- Stability
- stable and forgiving
- Competitive life
- ~700 km
- Built for
- Marathon · Ultra
Verdict
A cushioned plated trainer built for comfort over long, slow miles rather than speed.
■ Caution
Over 300g and 48mm tall. Not a race shoe, and not legal for regulated racing.
Where to buy
Best price today — some sizes£185at Alexandra Sports — £40 under RRP
- Alexandra Sports£185Go to size at Alexandra Sports ↗
- Run North West£190Go to size at Run North West ↗
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Legality by event
- Road racing
- ■ +8.0mm over
- Track events
- ■ +28.0mm over
- Field events
- ■ +28.0mm over
- Cross country (spiked shoes)
- ■ +28.0mm over
- Cross country (non-spiked)
- ■ +8.0mm over
- Race walking
- ■ +8.0mm over
- Mountain and trail
- no limit
Limits bind World Athletics Applicable Competitions; most club and local races apply no shoe rule at all. What that means in practice.
Reading — what would the Skyward X save you?
- Saving
- −0:56 … −2:18
- Projected
- 3:42:42
- Per race
- £17
- ~11.1 races in the foam
- Per second
- £0.18
- whole-life basis
Economy gain 1.6–2.8% v. a traditional flat, adjusted for pace and your current shoes. Full method.
Manufacturer-stated specs unless marked estimated · last reviewed 2026-08-13 · prices are UK RRP; check the retailer for the live figure.