The i-Run team says
Push beyond your limits during your running competitions with the Hoka Rocket X 3 shoe for men. It allows you to meet your ambitions on race day for all distances.
Rocket X 3 from Hoka: What type of athlete, what use, what distance, and what surface?
Elite-level, it is designed to meet the needs of seasoned runners seeking a high-performance shoe. Having a solid running technique is essential to fully exploit its potential.
This model, tailored for competition, allows you to excel on race days across all distances, from 5 km to marathons.
Its innovative design brilliantly accompanies you on roads.
Rocket X 3, what use?
+ Designed to help you beat your personal records, this fast pair proves formidable during your short and long-distance competitions. You achieve your objectives in record time thanks to its numerous technical features like its carbon plate.
- If you are looking for a pair focused on comfort and designed for your regular training sessions to complement your collection, we recommend the Hoka Clifton 10.
Why choose the Hoka Rocket X 3?
The Rocket X 3 offers you unique sensations thanks to a multitude of strengths:
- A carbon fiber plate that promises explosive propulsion.
- A dual-density foam synonymous with reactivity and cushioning.
- Natural and smooth strides thanks to a stabilizing active foot frame.
- Excellent comfort and good support even over long distances.
- A lightweight and adjusted mesh upper to fit your foot.
- Optimal breathability over kilometers.
- Reliable traction on asphalt.
Rocket X 3, what's new?
It features several changes compared to the previous version, the Hoka Rocket X 2:
- Reduced weight for more lightness throughout your run.
- An updated plate for even more dynamic performance.
- A new upper designed for optimized fit and better breathability.
- A simplified collar and the removal of the gusset to ease putting on.
- Better grip on both dry and wet surfaces with its durable rubber.
Characteristics of the Rocket X 3 running shoe from Hoka
- Drop: 7 mm.
- Cushioning: Designed with a carbon plate, the midsole propels you forward at high speed without compromising stability. The integrated dual-density foam promises a reactive bounce with each ground impact while absorbing shocks for natural strides. The curved sole enhances this feeling of fluidity from heel to toe.
- Upper (the top part that wraps the foot): The single-layer knit mesh lets air circulate freely for freshness tailored to your needs. Its redesigned collar and tongue enhance your comfort.
- Outsole: Its durable rubber in strategic areas ensures maximum traction on pavement during your run.
- Removable insole
- Weight observed at i-Run: 193 g in size 42
Technologies
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Meta-Rocker
The Meta-Rocker midsole geometry, specifically designed with a low heel-to-toe drop and a sculpted outsole radius at the heel and toes, creates a unique pivot point effect that promotes a guided gait cycle.
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Carbon Fiber Plate
A carbon fiber plate that provides stability and improved rebound with each stride for increased dynamism and exceptional propulsion.
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PEBA Foam
Offers soft cushioning and very dynamic rebound.