HOKA Rocket X Trail vs HOKA Rocket X Trail
HOKA Rocket X Trail vs HOKA Rocket X Trail, side by side on equal terms. Differences are emphasised; matching specs are dimmed.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $250 | $250 |
| Weight | 267.9g | 227g |
| Drop | 6mm | 6mm |
| Stack (heel/forefoot) | 42/36mm | 42/36mm |
| Lug depth | 3mm | 3mm |
| Surface | Trail | Trail |
| Primary use | Racing | Racing |
| Cushion | High | Low |
| Firmness | Balanced | Firm |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral |
| Plate | Carbon | Carbon |
| Waterproof | No | No |
| Midsole | Dual-layer A-TPU superfoam | Dual-layer A-TPU SuperFoam |
| Outsole | Lightweight zonal rubber | Lightweight zonal rubber |
| Width availability | Standard | Standard |
| Best for | Runners chasing fast times on smoother or moderately technical trail races and ultras who want carbon-plate propulsion with high cushion. | Racing and fast tempo efforts on gravel roads and smooth, runnable trails where a propulsive plated ride pays off. |
| Avoid if | You run deep mud or highly technical terrain where shallow 3 mm lugs and an elevated plated platform reduce grip and ground feel. | You run technical, muddy, or highly variable terrain, or want a soft, forgiving platform for daily miles. |
| Lowest offer | — | — |
Which should you pick?
head-to-head · opinionThese are the same shoe in different fits: the HOKA Rocket X Trail and its women's version share the 42/36 mm stack, 6 mm drop, carbon plate, and 250 USD price, both built for fast times on smooth or moderately technical trails. Pick the women's version for a lighter 227 g platform, and either way skip both for deep mud or technical terrain where the shallow 3 mm lugs and elevated plated ride give up grip and ground feel.