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HOKA Rocket X 3 vs Nike Vaporfly 4

The specs that matter for triathlon, side by side, from each maker’s own published figures.

Specs for HOKA Rocket X 3 and Nike Vaporfly 4
SpecHOKA Rocket X 3Nike Vaporfly 4
Type Racer Racer
Support Neutral Neutral
Heel-to-toe drop 7 mm 6 mm
Weight 227 g 190 g
Carbon plate Yes Yes
Wide width available — No

Which should you pick?

HOKA

Pick the Rocket X 3 if…

On the specs above it doesn’t pull ahead, so choose on fit, feel or price.

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Nike

Pick the Vaporfly 4 if…

  • you want the lighter one: 190 g vs 227 g
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Specs from the makers’ own pages: HOKA, Nike.

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