HOKA CARBON X 2: TIME TO FLY

Posted by Héctor Rubio on November 5, 2021 in trail running spain | 1 Comment

HOKA CARBON X 2: TIME TO FLY. Our RUNNING SHOES section brings us today the third carbon pillar of the HOKA family. The HOKA Carbon X 2, cushioned as a HOKA road range with a carbon fiber plate to make the motto from the brand real: Time to Fly.

A couple of weeks ago we introduced you to the other 2 carbon plate shoes from HOKA: the HOKA Bondi X and the HOKA Roket X today it is the turn of the HOKA CARBON X 2 in this second version of this shoes which comes with a PVRP € 180, 239 gr and a drop of 5 mm.

HOKA CARBON X 2: TIME TO FLY
180€ | 239 GR. | DROP 5

This shoes have been positioned by the brand as an endurance racer and now its very normal to see them in the top position of many marathons and Iroman around the world. The Carbon X2 delivers the same propulsive speed as its predecessor in an adaptable silhouette geared for training and racing alike, making the company’ motto more real than ever: Time to Fly.

HOKA CARBON X 2: DATA SHEET

• Price: 180€
• Weight: 239 gr.
• Drop: 5 mm
• Ground height: 32mm/ 27mm
• Early phase Meta-Rocker to provide a smooth tread: The Meta-Rocker is a combination of a low heel tip drop and a rounded sole shape that according to the house, complements the natural stride and helps propel it forward.
• Colors: many colors for men and women, you can see some of them below.

HOKA CARBON X 2: HIGHLIGHTS

UPPER

Engineered mesh delivers breathable comfort and anatomical Achilles construction. Gusseted tongue provides lightweight, mid-foot lockdown

MIDSOLE

PROFLY™ midsole gives a cushioned landing and propulsive toe-off. The carbon fibre plate delivers a smooth transition through the gait cycle.

SOLE

Rubberised EVA outsole provides lightweight ground contact and responsive cushioning

HOKA CARBON X 2: CONCLUSIONS

We have here a shoe with carbon plate, which will help us, as has been demonstrated, both in our quality training and in competitions.

A little more focused on the long distance than its sisters the Rocket X and not as cushioned as the Bondi X, we have been able to see it in multiple elite marathons as well as Ironman.

The carbon plate offers a reactivity that seeks to maximize our performance while the lightness, only 239 g., make it perhaps a shoe not suitable for all runners, that is, someone heavier could opt more for the Bondi X than for these and someone thinner for the Rocket X, anyway, what is clear is that they are shoes to go fast.

As soon as we get a couple of them and try them, we’ll let you know.

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