HOKA Rocket X 3 vs Mizuno Wave Rebellion Flash 3
We haven't tested HOKA Rocket X 3 or Mizuno Wave Rebellion Flash 3 yet, so their role suitability is estimated from published specs.
The differences that matter
- HOKA Rocket X 3 is 34 g lighter.
- HOKA Rocket X 3 has 2.5 mm more foam under the heel.
- HOKA Rocket X 3 has the higher drop (7 mm vs 3 mm).
- Only HOKA Rocket X 3 has a carbon plate.
- Mizuno Wave Rebellion Flash 3 costs $70 less at list price.
Which one to choose
Choose HOKA Rocket X 3 if…
- you want the lighter shoe
- you want more foam under you
- you like a higher drop
- you want a carbon plate
Choose Mizuno Wave Rebellion Flash 3 if…
- you prefer to feel closer to the ground
- you like a lower drop
- price matters
Specifications
- Category
- Race shoe
- Race shoe
- Price
- $250
- $180$70 less
- Weight
- 210 g34 g lighter
- 244 g
- Drop
- 7 mm
- 3 mm4 mm lower drop
- Stack
- 40 / 33 mm2.5 mm more stack
- 37.5 / 34.5 mm
- Plate
- Carbon plate
- Not reported
- Stability
- Neutral
- Neutral
- Foam
- dual-density PEBA
- MIZUNO ENERZY XP / MIZUNO ENERZY NXT
Role suitability
DAILY
Limited
Limited
RECOVERY
Limited
Limited
LONG RUN
Good fit
Good fit
TEMPO
Strong fit
Strong fit
RACE
Best fit
Best fit