OVERVIEW

Skyward X is Hoka's super-trainer — PEBA top layer, supercritical EVA carrier, and an H-shaped carbon plate sandwiched between, at 49/44 mm stack. Hoka's lab measured 66.2% heel / 68.5% forefoot energy return. Skyward Laceless strips the laces for a one-piece triple-jacquard-knit slip-on on the same platform, the recovery-and-commute cousin. Skyward Laceless, 320 g, 48/43 mm men / 46/41 mm women, triple-jacquard-knit slip-on upper. No laces.

DETAILS

Best for:

Long easy runs at max cushion

Marathon training mileage with carbon-plate mechanics

Recovery and post-race miles in the Laceless slip-on

Commuting in a running shoe that still works on-road

Heavier runners needing stack without losing plate propulsion

Specs:

49/44 mm stack (Skyward X) and 48/43 mm men's / 46/41 mm women's (Skyward Laceless)

5 mm drop, ~320 g per shoe

PEBA top layer, supercritical EVA carrier, H-shaped carbon plate between

66.2% heel / 68.5% forefoot energy return (Hoka lab)

Skyward X: creel jacquard woven upper. Skyward Laceless: one-piece triple jacquard knit (87% recycled CDP / 7% spandex / 6% recycled nylon)

Zonal rubber on exposed-foam outsole layout

Colourway: Stardust / Stellar Grey

Sizing: 8 / 8.5 / 9 / 9.5 / 10 / 10.5 / 11

MATERIALS & CARE

Air-dry away from direct heat after wet runs - never tumble dry. Spot-clean uppers with a soft brush and mild soap; do not machine-wash, as it breaks down midsole foam and adhesives. Remove the sockliner between wet runs to let both layers dry. Rotate between two pairs where possible - supercritical EVA and PEBA midsoles recover loft with 24 hours of rest. Do not bleach or dry-clean. Store at room temperature away from prolonged UV exposure, which hardens foam.

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