tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post6935783589852291731..comments2024-03-28T21:52:44.835-06:00Comments on Road Trail Run: Hoka Rocket X 2 Review: A Simply Elegant & Effective Super Race ShoeSam Winebaumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-23017523491570688982023-04-22T15:15:51.948-06:002023-04-22T15:15:51.948-06:00Thank you for your input and recommendations.
I am...Thank you for your input and recommendations.<br />I am definitely the opposite when it comes to higher drop shoes. They have never worked for my stride and foot strike. They do not feel natural at all. They feel like high-heel shoes to me..haha! I am naturally a mid-foot to forefoot striker and have a more aggressive toe-off the faster I go. The higher drop shoes just screw with my foot landing/takeoff. 4-5mm drops work the best for me.<br />In terms of the Endorphins, I loved the peba foam, but the shoe felt like it was forcing my foot to land in an unnatural way. I am not a fan of Nike shoes. They have never fit right. It sounds like the Rocket X might be the best candidate for me. I will stop by a Hoka store to try them out.<br />Thank you for all of your input. Greatly appreciated! :)<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17172093779205472274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-18701597516573532722023-04-22T14:05:18.774-06:002023-04-22T14:05:18.774-06:00Hi Unknown,
Thanks for your kind words.
I hear you...Hi Unknown,<br />Thanks for your kind words.<br />I hear you on Endorphin Pro 1 but I think it was its firmness (plus stiffly aggressive plate and plate location plate) more than drop that had me struggling in them. Is there a reason you think drop is a key factor for you? I personally struggle in lower drop max super shoes, those with a big forefoot stack and/or rigid front which requires consistent elite level front striking. Pro 1, the adidas adizero Pros and Metaspeed Sky 1 all had that characteristic for me.<br />I have not run Metaspeed Sky + but did Edge+. Both have comparatively firm foam to Rocket X2 and certainly SuperComp Elite 3 which is the softest of the super shoes, really more a trainer feel. Another to consider for your BQ Endorphin Pro 3, certainly softer more friendly than its v1 and v2. I for sure would also look at Vaporfly 3 or VF 2. Much easier to roll than most of the others including Alpahfly. Another along with Rocket X in the rolling vs super aggressive high knee lift drive to look at the Puma Deviate Elite 2. My last BQ a few years ago was in the original VF 4% and everything went smoothly. The newer ones more cushioned same easier to find roll<br />Best of luck with your training and BQ.<br />Sam, EditorSam Winebaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-53858855582624364062023-04-22T13:34:52.032-06:002023-04-22T13:34:52.032-06:00Thanks for another great initial review by RoadTra...Thanks for another great initial review by RoadTrailRun!<br />I have only tried one super-shoe in the past (Saucony Endorphin v1) and it was not an enjoyable experience especially due the high heel-to-toe drop. I am a low-drop shoe runner.<br />I was wondering if you could please write up a head-to-head review of the low-drop super shoes such as the Hoka Rocket x2 vs Asics Metaspeed Sky+ and the NB FuelCell SuperComp Elite v3.<br />Based on all of their individual reviews these seem like they might work for me, but hoping for your views and recommendation. With my current training I am aiming for a 7:40-7:20 pace per mile for my next marathon which will easily get me a BQ. For reference, my current shoe rotation are the Skechers Razor 4 (which have been amazing for long runs, tempo and speed intervals) and the Razor+ for my daily miles.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17172093779205472274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-39467026825845566352023-03-20T15:12:49.016-06:002023-03-20T15:12:49.016-06:00Thanks a mill. Good to have an idea how it compare...Thanks a mill. Good to have an idea how it compares. I've never heard of the step...will definitely look it up. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-2616451352756439622023-03-20T07:21:54.987-06:002023-03-20T07:21:54.987-06:00No real comparison to Shift 3. Boston some similar...No real comparison to Shift 3. Boston some similarities. It’s very decently stable for such a light shoe. For more stability Hyperion Elite but dull ride. I also like any Xtep for stability. Has rear carbon wings. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-24245138839707661742023-03-18T04:08:23.854-06:002023-03-18T04:08:23.854-06:00Hi great review. I am looking for a carbon race sh...Hi great review. I am looking for a carbon race shoe with stability....how does this compare to the stability of the Saucony endorphin Shift 2/3 and Adidas Boston 10/11? I currently use those but looking at either the Hoka, New Balance SC Elite or Endorphin Pro 3 for half marathon. What order would you place for stability for those three....or should I just stick with the Boston 10/11. Thanks, inaigith would be appreciated. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-23225518790271274062023-03-07T10:32:40.422-07:002023-03-07T10:32:40.422-07:00Thanks for the great review. Can you compare fit t...Thanks for the great review. Can you compare fit to the Mach 5? I find the Mach 5 to be quite long in my normal size and wonder whether I should also go down a half size when ordering the rocket x2.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15399731064816981823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-34567358031887736282023-03-02T07:11:52.039-07:002023-03-02T07:11:52.039-07:00I love the Endorphin Pro 3 because of how stable i...I love the Endorphin Pro 3 because of how stable it is, as well as feeling lovely through all the paces - it’s a shoe where I don’t feel I need to be hitting the high notes to get something out of it. Sounds like this is similar? Can’t wait for the full review!Andrew Knoxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-82052255399683819692023-02-24T14:21:36.381-07:002023-02-24T14:21:36.381-07:00Great initial write-up! I've raced multiple ma...Great initial write-up! I've raced multiple marathons (7:00-7:15 / mi)and below on the Rocket X 1, because I was willing to take a less 'super' shoe in favor of keeping some stability. The price point of the X1 was nice too. Glad to hear the Rocket X2 seems to maintain the stability but moves into more super territory, albeit with a higher price. I've raced on the Endorphin Pro2 a bit also and have had fewer good days in them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com