Tom's Guide Verdict

The Hoka Skyward X 2 is a very good running shoe, offering a comfortable and fun ride for easy and long training runs. Its problem is that it’s priced like a super-trainer and lacks the versatility to justify that price when equally good cushioned shoes are available for a lot less, like the Nike Vomer Plus.

Pros

+ Very comfortable

+ Bouncy midsole design

+ Improved upper

Cons

- More expensive than alternatives

- Not a great option for faster runs

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The Hoka Skyward X 2 has the price and plate of a super-trainer, but unlike most shoes in this category it’s not built to excel at all kinds of runs, but instead offer a supremely comfortable and fun ride for easy daily training, especially long runs.

It's one of the best running shoes for this job.…