OVERVIEW

The Skyward X 2 is Hoka's plated daily super-trainer, sitting between the max-foam Bondi and the race-day Rocket X. Built for runners who want pace assistance on long, easy miles rather than saving the carbon plate for race day. Same PEBA over supercritical EVA stack and H-shaped plate as the original; the 2 tightens the upper, adds a more secure midfoot wrap, and refines the heel for less wobble at slower paces.

DETAILS

Best for:

Long, easy daily miles where the plate carries some of the work

Recovery days after speed sessions, with foam plus modest energy return

Marathon training in the build-up phase before a true race shoe

Runners who want a daily trainer with foam height and a plate

Specs:

49 / 44 mm stack height, 5 mm drop

PEBA midsole foam over supercritical EVA carrier

H-shaped carbon fibre plate

Jacquard mesh upper, zonally padded tongue

Reflective details for low-light visibility

Sticky rubber forefoot, Durabrasion rubber heel

Colourway: White / Neon Yuzu , Grout / Cobalt , Stellar Grey / Varsity Navy

Sizes: 7 / 7.5 / 8 / 8.5 / 9 / 9.5 / 10 / 10.5 / 11 / 11.5 / 12 / 12.5

MATERIALS & CARE

Upper: jacquard engineered mesh with zonally padded tongue and reflective accents.

Midsole: PEBA top layer over supercritical EVA carrier with H-shaped carbon fibre plate; sticky rubber forefoot and Durabrasion heel outsole.