Hoka Skyward X Full Review & Shoe-Off

[@jackjill2010]

Another excellent comparison review. Thanks for the time and effort of uploading this. Skyward X costs so much in Australia. $370. If I am spending that much I'd probably go the Superblast 2 for $320 because I think it will be more versatile and durable. Still hurts the wallet.

[@thecaptainchas2820]

@@jackjill2010 Thanks for watching! I’ve been hearing great things about the Superblast 2.

[@shawnstrohm]

The Skyward X are my favorite shoe of 2024. The rocker works really well with my forefoot strike and allows me to turn them over nicely. I agree that they’re less cushioned than I expected; however, the slightly firmer feel allows for more pace versatility.

[@thecaptainchas2820]

I’m probably going to have to give it a follow up review after 100 miles or so. It’s just taking me awhile to unlock this shoe.

[@McLeod573]

Hey Captain wazzup? … great shoe off again … I ve 2 pairs of Superblast … the OG one have now +600kms and they are still great … I think that they are really versatile … I can use them for everything except maybe fast intervals ( too smooth lol) … got the PrimeX too they are great but really unstable on the heel and maybe a bit dangerous lol… can’t understand why Hoka Made these shoes … they already made the Cielo X1 🤨… bonjour de France 🇫🇷 lol a bit sick these last weeks cough and sore throat and it won't go away😡

[@raymondstadiem8157]

Not sure I’d want the Skyward X on my feet past about 6-7 miles personally. I’m still trying to decide if I need a Neo Vista. I love the SuperBlast for long runs and long workouts. Been using Skyward X for recovery runs and base runs but probably would not buy this again. Have also toyed with the idea a plated super trainer like the Magic Speed 4 when the marathon plan revs up and gets even spicier.

[@thecaptainchas2820]

Yeah I think we’re of like mind. The Neo Vista might have some crossover between a comfy, creamy base run shoe and a super trainer that can handle some long runs and MP workouts. I just took it for 20 miles yesterday (with a social coffee break in the middle). It’s just an enjoyable run experience. I literally just stepped out of CRC Dilworth. They have it in there if you want to try it on.

[@user-sx8rv5pz7u]

Skyward-x is too much shoe for me, my personal limit is the Neo Vista and the Superblast

[@thecaptainchas2820]

The Neo Vista is my favorite trainer of the year so far.

[@13lars]

Prime-x must easily be the fastest shoe of this group. Its not a trainee, but a racer, in my opinion

[@thecaptainchas2820]

@@13lars negative. The Cielo X 1 is the fastest shoe in that group by far. It actually is a racer. The Prime X can be fast, but it gets mushy at higher efforts.

[@wonkydonkey7899]

I’ll choose Superblast 2 over this shoe in terms of the cost. Superblast 2 will be more practical and versatile.

[@thecaptainchas2820]

@@wonkydonkey7899 probably so.

[@i.p2088]

Cielo X1 is amazing. New Balance SC trainer V2 is terrible for me.. Superblast to hard for slow runs.. Don't have the Neo Vista yet 😂

[@user-sx8rv5pz7u]

Is the Cielo X1softer while running than the superblast ?

[@tonybrinkman7765]

@@user-sx8rv5pz7u I dont have the superblast, but i do have cielo x1. my guess would be yes. the cielo x1 is very bouncy. foam is soft. i prefer the adios pro 3 which has a bit firmer foam. but the cielo x1 is fun to run in, i just prefer something a little more stable

[@TubeCrocs]

It would probably be better to test against the Superblast 2. The 1st edition is a year old already

[@thecaptainchas2820]

A year and a half, actually. But I don’t have the Superblast 2. I have to work with what I have. Otherwise I would have compared with the SC Trainer v3.

[@yuree08]

Which has a later turnover, this or the superblast?

[@thecaptainchas2820]

The Superblast as a quicker turnover.

[@yuree08]

@@thecaptainchas2820 thanks