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HOKA Rocket X 3 vs Nike Alphafly 3

We haven't tested HOKA Rocket X 3 yet, so its role suitability is estimated from published specs.

HOKA Rocket X 3

HOKA

Rocket X 3

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Nike Alphafly 3

Nike

Alphafly 3

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The differences that matter

  • Nike Alphafly 3 is 12 g lighter.
  • HOKA Rocket X 3 costs $35 less at list price.

Which one to choose

Choose HOKA Rocket X 3 if…

  • price matters

Choose Nike Alphafly 3 if…

  • you want the lighter shoe

Specifications

Category
Race shoe
Race shoe
Price
$250$35 less
$285
Weight
210 g
198 g12 g lighter
Drop
7 mm1 mm lower drop
8 mm
Stack
40 / 33 mm
40 / 32 mm
Plate
Carbon plate
Carbon plate
Stability
Neutral
Neutral
Foam
dual-density PEBA
ZoomX

Role suitability

DAILY

Limited
Limited

RECOVERY

Limited
Limited

LONG RUN

Good fit
Strong fit

TEMPO

Strong fit
Strong fit

RACE

Best fit
Best fit