HOKA Rocket X 3 Review

"The HOKA Rocket X 3 is a decent, very stable racer with a soft ride that's best suited to the marathon distance; however, it suffers from outsole durability issues due to its midsole being too soft. Version 3 has a softer ride and a more flexible carbon plate, resulting in a slower, more relaxed ride than its predecessor. It also has a plusher upper with better comfort."

"The Evo Carbon Rocket was then split into 2 separate super shoes: the Carbon X (2019) and the Rocket X (2020). After 3 iterations, the Carbon X was discontinued but the Rocket X series is still going strong. The Rocket X is not the top of the range HOKA carbon racer but it's the "friendliest". Most runners will find the Cielo X1 2.0 (first launched in 2024) far too unstable. The Rocket X has a more traditional geometry with a flatter midsole design."

The Rocket X 3 delivers a soft, stable ride optimized for marathon distances. The midsole is noticeably softer than the previous model and the carbon plate is more flexible, producing a slower, more relaxed sensation. The upper is plusher and more comfortable. The shoe weighs 227 g (men's US 9) and retails for $250. The midsole softness contributes to outsole durability issues. The Rocket X lineage evolved from the 2019 Evo Carbon Rocket into separate Carbon X and Rocket X lines, with the Rocket X continuing while Carbon X was discontinued. The Rocket X 2 offered a stiff plate, strong propulsion, and long-distance comfort.

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