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HOKA Skyward X 2vsOn Cloudsurfer Max

The HOKA Skyward X 2 and On Cloudsurfer Max score 65% on spec similarity. Going from the HOKA Skyward X 2 to the On Cloudsurfer Max: 1 mm more drop and 1 g heavier.

Side by side

The Δ column is the On Cloudsurfer Max minus the HOKA Skyward X 2. A dash means we don't have a sourced value.

HOKA Skyward X 2 vs On Cloudsurfer Max specifications
SpecHOKA Skyward X 2On Cloudsurfer MaxΔ
Heel stack———
Forefoot stack———
Drop5 mm6 mm+1mm
Weight312 g313 g+1g
RRP (GBP)£190£170−£20
CategoryMax cushionMax cushionsame
SupportNeutralNeutralsame
SurfaceRoadRoadsame
StatusCurrentCurrentsame

Who should pick which

Based only on the numbers above. Fit and feel aren't in this comparison.

Pick the
HOKA Skyward X 2

if you want:

  • a lower heel-to-toe drop (5 vs 6 mm)
  • a lighter shoe (312 vs 313 g)
Pick the
On Cloudsurfer Max

if you want:

  • a higher heel-to-toe drop (6 vs 5 mm)
  • a lower RRP (£170 vs £190)
FAQ FAQ

HOKA Skyward X 2 vs On Cloudsurfer Max: questions

Answers are generated from the published specs on this page. Missing values are left out, never estimated.

Which is lighter, the HOKA Skyward X 2 or the On Cloudsurfer Max?

The HOKA Skyward X 2, at 312 g vs 313 g, 1 g lighter on published figures. Weights are as published, at each brand's reference size: men's (size not stated) for the HOKA Skyward X 2, men's US 10 for the On Cloudsurfer Max.

What's the drop difference between the HOKA Skyward X 2 and the On Cloudsurfer Max?

1 mm. The HOKA Skyward X 2 has a 5 mm drop and the On Cloudsurfer Max a 6 mm drop.

Which is cheaper, the HOKA Skyward X 2 or the On Cloudsurfer Max?

The On Cloudsurfer Max has the lower UK RRP: £170 vs £190. Retailer prices can differ from RRP.

How similar are the HOKA Skyward X 2 and the On Cloudsurfer Max?

They score 65% on Trova's spec similarity, which compares published heel stack, drop, weight, category and support. Both are in our max cushion category.