Hoka was among the first brands to join the carbon shoe revolution – its Carbon X came out not long after the Nike Vaporfly. However, it’s never really had a shoe that’s met the standard of the best carbon plate running shoes. The Carbon X and Rocket X are solid trainer/racers, but heavier and less propulsive than their rivals. The Hoka Rocket X 2 is a different animal, with a PEBA-based midsole that provides the soft and springy ride you expect from a super-shoe. It’s Hoka’s best racing shoe by a mile.
