tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post5910697900700601135..comments2024-03-28T06:26:26.652-06:00Comments on Road Trail Run: Hoka ONE ONE Carbon X Review: Maximal Cushion with Carbon PropulsionSam Winebaumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-891202945712407152019-09-06T11:01:34.801-06:002019-09-06T11:01:34.801-06:00I am enjoying the shoes but was wondering if anybo...I am enjoying the shoes but was wondering if anybody had any issues with "hot spots" on the balls of their feet. My left foot/shoe is fine but my right foot, ball of foot, just behind the big toe is getting a bit tender towards the end of a 6 mile run. I can't tell if the front is too roomy, if the shoe might be too narrow, or ? I want to use them for mile first 20 miler this weekend but probably should do a few more shorter runs first to see if I can get the right shoe dialed in better. If I can't, the shoes might have to go back, even though I am really enjoying running in them. Michael Buschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11974698055438610295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-57352015936911698412019-05-26T06:17:46.553-06:002019-05-26T06:17:46.553-06:00Hi David,
Do you also find Carbon X slightly shor...Hi David,<br /><br />Do you also find Carbon X slightly short compared to the same size in Nike and Adidas for example?Villenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-31650274258938076862019-05-25T13:42:21.596-06:002019-05-25T13:42:21.596-06:00Hi David,
Thanks for the update! I would be cauti...Hi David,<br />Thanks for the update! I would be cautious about sizing up. You might try thinner socks? That front toe bumper is very minimal so has some give.<br />Sam, EditorSam Winebaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-58074043365837607712019-05-24T15:23:43.843-06:002019-05-24T15:23:43.843-06:00Sam, Just an update. I have been running in siz...Sam, Just an update. I have been running in size 12 Carbon X. The good news is that they feel GREAT, the bad news is that they may be just a tad short. We'll see when I go long (6 is the most so far). I continue to be puzzled by Hoka sizing. Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04218009125744972871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-27354221826626788832019-05-24T14:59:09.473-06:002019-05-24T14:59:09.473-06:00Hi Sam,
Ordered Carbon X in US8 and enjoying it v...Hi Sam,<br /><br />Ordered Carbon X in US8 and enjoying it very much. I could probably be more comfortable in US8.5 for the longer runs. I actually think this US8 size is slightly shorter than my Pegasus Turbo in US7.5.<br /><br />Maybe my feet are just super weird I don't know. But I definitely think the sizing lengthwise on Carbon X is smallish. Villenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-50629514757685840792019-05-16T08:07:56.707-06:002019-05-16T08:07:56.707-06:00Sam,
I was sitting across the isle from you on the...Sam,<br />I was sitting across the isle from you on the bus to the Boston Marathon start. So now I have the answer to the mystery white shoe you were wearing. Nice review. I hope your day went well. Mine not so much. :)<br />I am glad I was able to find your site. Really good reviews. <br /><br />Regards,<br /><br />Jim Lukanich<br />TexasJim Lukanichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15602432278345108613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-38815125177247419132019-05-16T05:35:04.273-06:002019-05-16T05:35:04.273-06:00Sam, I'm just checking to see if you saw my r...Sam, I'm just checking to see if you saw my response to your question. Perhaps I am an anomaly on the Machs. Thanks.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04218009125744972871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-21386876745015720362019-05-15T06:38:20.446-06:002019-05-15T06:38:20.446-06:00I sized down on the Mach 2 b/c I first ordered the...I sized down on the Mach 2 b/c I first ordered the 12.5 . . . it was so huge (I mean flippers!) that I thought it was an aberration. So I returned to RW, and ordered both an 11.5 and a 12. Clearly the 11.5 was a better fit and I now have 300ish decent miles in them including a 1.44 half marathon with my daughter. If anything I'd say they are a bit narrow but still plenty of room in toes. Very odd. The Claton 2 in 12.5 are as good of fitting shoe as I have ever had in both length and width. Thank you.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04218009125744972871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-62960719956222710392019-05-15T06:31:38.009-06:002019-05-15T06:31:38.009-06:00Hi David,
Do you have a narrow low volume foot? Th...Hi David,<br />Do you have a narrow low volume foot? The Mach 2 upper is if memory serves the least structured of the bunch you mention. Why did you size down there? and as described in the review the Carbon X has no overlays etc... I might guess 11.5 maybe 12 but not 12.5.<br />Sam, EditorSam Winebaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-78406440892033470652019-05-15T05:15:20.240-06:002019-05-15T05:15:20.240-06:00Hello,
Please help me with sizing on the Carbon X...Hello,<br /><br />Please help me with sizing on the Carbon X. Hoka sizing puzzles me a bit. I am a 12 in the Tracer, Hupana, and Clifton 3; 12.5 in the Clayton and Napali; and shockingly a 11.5 in the Mach 2. So, what would I be in the carbon X? Thank you. DavidDavidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04218009125744972871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-20975151869446589502019-05-14T12:43:07.139-06:002019-05-14T12:43:07.139-06:00Thank you Oliver! SamThank you Oliver! SamSam Winebaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-68651354854637127932019-05-14T12:42:26.049-06:002019-05-14T12:42:26.049-06:00Carbon X but price difference must also be conside...Carbon X but price difference must also be considered. SamSam Winebaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-65399207651722106162019-05-14T12:00:43.467-06:002019-05-14T12:00:43.467-06:00Sam,
Thanks for another great review!
If you c...Sam,<br /><br />Thanks for another great review! <br /><br />If you could only buy one, which would it be....Carbon X or Rincon? Aaronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06386928438409316140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-12242167956070289312019-05-13T11:21:22.666-06:002019-05-13T11:21:22.666-06:00Thank you for your response, Sam. I really like th...Thank you for your response, Sam. I really like the quality of your reviews and the multi-tester format.Oliverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14798054065731406828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-10751971144182267622019-05-13T10:27:41.706-06:002019-05-13T10:27:41.706-06:00Great first HM time Oliver! Great questions. I fi...Great first HM time Oliver! Great questions. I find Carbon X considerably more cushioned in the forefoot and somewhat softer. A great combination could be Carbon X for most training except maybe fast workouts, VF for HM racing. That’s how I plan to pair! Sam Winebaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-15852679152753205702019-05-12T13:53:53.068-06:002019-05-12T13:53:53.068-06:00Hi Sam,
I'd be interested in hearing your tho...Hi Sam,<br /><br />I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts on how it compares to the Zoom Fly Flyknit! <br /><br />I love those - ran my first HM in them a couple weeks ago. My time was 1:31 to give you an idea of the paces I'm running. The Zoom Fly felt amazing my whole HM, but I hate how it feels on my normal run days.<br /><br />I would love a shoe with a similar snap and ride to the Zoom Fly, but one that feels great at slower speeds. I'd been planning on treating myself to a pair of Vaporflys for a Fall HM where I hope to podium, but these feel like a more practical purchase.Oliverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14798054065731406828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-46629478786454964552019-05-09T20:26:44.488-06:002019-05-09T20:26:44.488-06:00@Nick,
I've asked someone one the Stryd faceb...@Nick,<br /><br />I've asked someone one the Stryd facebook page who said after 600km the vaporfly still felt better than any shoe he owned. I've also seen a youtuber talking about running 1000km in a vaporfly without issues. It seems like the degradation could be pretty dependent on your running (perhaps your weight to shoe size ratio has an effect?). While I don't have them myself, I think the 100-150mi use is not necessaryOliverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14798054065731406828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-27923821385644935342019-05-08T11:42:02.968-06:002019-05-08T11:42:02.968-06:00Hi Sam,
Thanks for your answer :)
For Pegasus Tu...Hi Sam,<br /><br />Thanks for your answer :)<br /><br />For Pegasus Turbo. I don't know, it just felt longer shoe than other shoes for me. With 40.5 I have slightly more toe space than with Epic React in 41. I have about thumb width length there with Turbo.<br /><br />Perhaps Turbo is just slightly wider, so it accommodates my foot better. My feet are semi-wide from the front with a narrow heel.Villenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-31235075924146030502019-05-07T12:36:09.705-06:002019-05-07T12:36:09.705-06:00Hi Thomas,
Thanks for kind words! Haven’t run Bon...Hi Thomas, <br />Thanks for kind words! Haven’t run Bondi since v1. Tricky question. I think that you would be OK at True to size. Potentially but doubt he at half size down as the upper is so pliable. Sam, Editor Sam Winebaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-19870154616395266712019-05-07T12:33:45.893-06:002019-05-07T12:33:45.893-06:00Thanks for the great article! Apologies if this h...Thanks for the great article! Apologies if this has been covered elsewhere, but whats the word on the durability of this shoe as compared to the Nike vaporfly 4%? The Nike is obviously fantastic but I think a lot of people just can't drop $250 or so for a shoe that only has a life of around 100 or 150 miles or so (or so I've read online). With the understanding that the X is primarily a road racer, could this also function as a performance trainer and last upwards of 300/400 miles or so without losing much of its designed effectiveness? Nick Jnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-52867644669374924582019-05-07T09:52:11.735-06:002019-05-07T09:52:11.735-06:00Hi Sam.
How would you compare the fit of the Carbo...Hi Sam.<br />How would you compare the fit of the Carbon X compared to the Bondi 6. I know the comparison isn’t obvious, but my rather low volume foot seem to fit that shoe, and it to should have a roomier fit.<br /><br />Thanks for a great review.<br /><br />Thomas from DenmarkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-66682840491185455252019-05-05T22:01:20.078-06:002019-05-05T22:01:20.078-06:00Hi Ville, I would go 8 but must first ask why you ...Hi Ville, I would go 8 but must first ask why you sized down in Peg Turbo with its low toe box stripe?<br />Sam, Editor Sam Winebaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-46177621695581191412019-05-05T21:41:08.900-06:002019-05-05T21:41:08.900-06:00Hi Sam.
any rumours or whistle out there from HOK...<br /><br />Hi Sam.<br /><br />any rumours or whistle out there from HOKA that they'll do a trail version of Carbon X ?? Hahahaha.<br />surely there's a prototype somewhere in camouflage like yours...Hahaha.. well hidden and are testing by some ultra trail runners out there :-)<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />Danny Yeo.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-47099509376973083472019-05-05T14:21:02.216-06:002019-05-05T14:21:02.216-06:00Hi I have never used Hoka trainers. How you would ...Hi I have never used Hoka trainers. How you would size this if I am US8 in Boston and Adios, US7.5 in Peagus Turbo and US8 in Zoom Fly Flyknit and Epic React?<br /><br />Thanks :)Villenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-50280411779781803412019-05-03T07:26:15.786-06:002019-05-03T07:26:15.786-06:00Very interesting. I can see the use of these shoes...Very interesting. I can see the use of these shoes for 24h track races.Reza Saputranoreply@blogger.com