HOKA Rocket X Trail vs Hoka Rocket X Trail Women's

HOKA Rocket X Trail vs Hoka Rocket X Trail Women's, side by side on equal terms. Differences are emphasised; matching specs are dimmed.

Specification	HOKA Rocket X Trail	Hoka Rocket X Trail Women's
MSRP	$250	$250
Weight	267.9g	227g
Drop	6mm	6mm
Stack (heel/forefoot)	—	—
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 · opinion

Both the HOKA Rocket X Trail and the Rocket X Trail Women's are $250 carbon-plated trail racers built for fast times on smoother or moderately technical terrain, not deep mud or technical ground. The trade-off is protection versus lightness: the standard Rocket X Trail (267.9 g) offers high cushion for longer efforts and ultras, while the lighter Women's version (227 g) runs a lower-cushion, more minimal platform suited to gravel and shorter fast efforts. Pick the standard model if you want more underfoot protection for distance, and the Women's if you prioritize a lighter, snappier feel.