HOKA Skyward X 2 — The Plushest Ride on the Road. Fine-Tuned for Daily Miles.

The HOKA Skyward X 2 is an ultra-premium plated super trainer built for runners who want max cushioning and a lively, suspended feel across every daily mile. Fine-tuned from its predecessor with reduced weight and stack height, an updated convex carbon fibre plate and a more engaged stance, it delivers the same gravity-defying ride with a more secure, connected feel underfoot. From dawn recovery runs to evening tempo efforts, this is the daily trainer that refuses to compromise.

Revolutionary Suspension System

The secret lies in the convex carbon fibre plate — engineered to compress and spring back with each step, creating a suspended, lively sensation that sets the Skyward X 2 apart from conventional max-cushioned trainers. A PEBA foam midsole provides plush cushioning and exceptional energy return, whilst super-critically foamed EVA adds responsive cushioning throughout. The updated plate geometry puts runners in a more engaged stance without losing any of the cloud-like feel that defines the Skyward platform.

Premium Construction Throughout

A luxurious creel jacquard upper delivers a sock-like feel with elevated materials and zonal structure. A zonally padded tongue adds comfort across extended efforts, whilst a tongue lace loop mitigates migration mid-run. Sticky rubber in the forefoot provides grip on varied road surfaces, and Durabrasion rubber at the heel combats the high-wear zones that daily mileage demands. Reflective details throughout keep you visible from dawn to dusk.

Key Features:

- PEBA foam midsole for plush cushioning and energy return

- Convex carbon fibre plate for suspended feel and propulsion

- Super-critically foamed EVA for responsive cushioning

- Updated plate geometry for more engaged stance

- Lighter than Skyward X 1

- Premium creel jacquard upper with sock-like feel

- Zonally padded tongue

- Tongue lace loop to prevent migration

- Sticky rubber forefoot

- Durabrasion rubber heel

- Reflective details

Best For:

- Daily road running

- Recovery runs

- Long runs

- Walking and all-day wear

- Max-cushioned plated training

- Dawn to dusk efforts

Is the Skyward X 2 Right for You?

For runners who want the most cushioned, most premium daily trainer HOKA makes — now lighter and more refined than ever. The convex carbon plate delivers a suspended, lively feel that standard max-cushion shoes can't replicate, the PEBA foam keeps the ride plush and energetic across high-mileage weeks, and the creel jacquard upper wraps the foot in elevated comfort from the first step. Whether you're logging recovery miles, building towards a marathon or simply want a daily trainer that feels extraordinary underfoot — the Skyward X 2 is built for exactly that.