The HOKA ONE ONE Men's Carbon X 3 Running Shoes are crafted to deliver serious comfort for runners looking to roam. Crafted with an innovative, premium performance knit for an improved fit, these shoes are made for an impressive running experience. These shoes feature a carbon fiber plate and aggressive Meta-Rocker to help give you plenty of protection for your feet as you keep moving. A formidable competitor, these shoes boast a bold, asymmetrical coloring that gives you an iconic style. Enjoy your running experience while wearing the HOKA ONE ONE Men's Carbon X 3 Running Shoes.
The HOKA ONE ONE Men's Carbon X 3 Running Shoes are crafted to deliver serious comfort for runners looking to roam. Crafted with an innovative, premium performance knit for an improved fit, these shoes are made for an impressive running experience. These shoes feature a carbon fiber plate and aggressive Meta-Rocker to help give you plenty of protection for your feet as you keep moving. A formidable competitor, these shoes boast a bold, asymmetrical coloring that gives you an iconic style. Enjoy your running experience while wearing the HOKA ONE ONE Men's Carbon X 3 Running Shoes.
The HOKA ONE ONE Men's Carbon X 3 Running Shoes are crafted to deliver serious comfort for runners looking to roam. Crafted with an innovative, premium performance knit for an improved fit, these shoes are made for an impressive running experience. These shoes feature a carbon fiber plate and aggressive Meta-Rocker to help give you plenty of protection for your feet as you keep moving. A formidable competitor, these shoes boast a bold, asymmetrical coloring that gives you an iconic style. Enjoy your running experience while wearing the HOKA ONE ONE Men's Carbon X 3 Running Shoes.
The HOKA ONE ONE Men's Carbon X 3 Running Shoes are crafted to deliver serious comfort for runners looking to roam. Crafted with an innovative, premium performance knit for an improved fit, these shoes are made for an impressive running experience. These shoes feature a carbon fiber plate and aggressive Meta-Rocker to help give you plenty of protection for your feet as you keep moving. A formidable competitor, these shoes boast a bold, asymmetrical coloring that gives you an iconic style. Enjoy your running experience while wearing the HOKA ONE ONE Men's Carbon X 3 Running Shoes.
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I have ran in several models of Hoka (Tracer, Clifton, Rincon, Mach, Carbon X and Speedgoat) and the Carbon X3 is the only model I would ever consider giving a negative review. Under the foot is outstanding, as usual, and the only reason this is not a 1-star review. However, the sock-style upper is a complete miss. Without a tongue, the upper folds over on itself, creating pressure points on top of the foot. Also, with this upper, there is no way to adjust lacing to get a good heel lock. These issues make the shoe fit like a pair of baggy jeans. Like another reviewer said, I'm buying up Carbon X2 models to (hopefully) get me to the X4 model with the hope that they move away from the sock-style upper.
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I run at least a 5K/day at OrangeTheory Fitness.Upon the X3's launching, I was watching many negative or lackluster reviews on YouTube (more so centered around the upper knit). I was worried however, I went through with the steep-priced purchase; I'm very glad I did! The shoe is super comfortable & supportive IMO. This has become my FAVORITE running shoe and I will purchase again once needed. One thing that stood out the most is the durability (integrity) of how this shoe's PERFORMANCE holds up over time. I've been using mine for 6+ months and I don't feel a noticeable difference (or at all) since my first time using them. I purchased a pair of ON Running shoes and I felt that the responsiveness/integrity of the shoe withered away within just 1-2 months. I don't ...Ā MoreI run at least a 5K/day at OrangeTheory Fitness.Upon the X3's launching, I was watching many negative or lackluster reviews on YouTube (more so centered around the upper knit). I was worried however, I went through with the steep-priced purchase; I'm very glad I did! The shoe is super comfortable & supportive IMO. This has become my FAVORITE running shoe and I will purchase again once needed. One thing that stood out the most is the durability (integrity) of how this shoe's PERFORMANCE holds up over time. I've been using mine for 6+ months and I don't feel a noticeable difference (or at all) since my first time using them. I purchased a pair of ON Running shoes and I felt that the responsiveness/integrity of the shoe withered away within just 1-2 months. I don't know if the X3's seem to hold up so well because of the Carbon Plate or some other factor but I'm a super happy customer. Love the two-toned split design as I feel this is the most attractive pair that Hoka offers; I do wish they had more (subtle/neutral) color options. One con (I went with the black/white two-toned color), is that the white side (inside) has gotten very dirty but that's expected. I'm a bit OCD when it comes to this however, due to the great performance of the shoe, it didn't faze me as much as it normally would. I might go with a darker two-toned color next time around.
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I run daily, but in limited miles. I have tried the latest Bondi, Clifton, Mach and now the Carbon X3 and for me the Carbon X 3 is the best of the bunch. It has a very good balance of cushioning and bounce or rebound. However, the Carbon X3 has some quirks that bug me and one that hurts.1- Color themes aren't ideal. I like black and white running shoes and I don't care for the half white design of the Carbon X3. The white side constantly gets dirty and it pisses me off. I guess Hoka thought that they are offering a premium look, but it does not work for me.2- The shoelaces keep opening mid run. I did call Hoka about this, and they said they can't send just shoelaces.3- The upper part is one piece, hence it has no gusseted tongue, it makes the shoes harder to put ...Ā MoreI run daily, but in limited miles. I have tried the latest Bondi, Clifton, Mach and now the Carbon X3 and for me the Carbon X 3 is the best of the bunch. It has a very good balance of cushioning and bounce or rebound. However, the Carbon X3 has some quirks that bug me and one that hurts.1- Color themes aren't ideal. I like black and white running shoes and I don't care for the half white design of the Carbon X3. The white side constantly gets dirty and it pisses me off. I guess Hoka thought that they are offering a premium look, but it does not work for me.2- The shoelaces keep opening mid run. I did call Hoka about this, and they said they can't send just shoelaces.3- The upper part is one piece, hence it has no gusseted tongue, it makes the shoes harder to put on, I am forced to use a shoehorn.4- This same no gusseted tongue upper is hurting the top of my toe box. It's scratching my skin. I am now forced to use bandaid under the socks before putting on the shoes.5- The toe box is a bit too big. The toe box on the Mach 4 was great.
I have ran in several models of Hoka (Tracer, Clifton, Rincon, Mach, Carbon X and Speedgoat) and the Carbon X3 is the only model I would ever consider giving a negative review. Under the foot is outstanding, as usual, and the only reason this is not a 1-star review. However, the sock-style upper is a complete miss. Without a tongue, the upper folds over on itself, creating pressure points on top of the foot. Also, with this upper, there is no way to adjust lacing to get a good heel lock. These issues make the shoe fit like a pair of baggy jeans. Like another reviewer said, I'm buying up Carbon X2 models to (hopefully) get me to the X4 model with the hope that they move away from the sock-style upper.
I run at least a 5K/day at OrangeTheory Fitness.Upon the X3's launching, I was watching many negative or lackluster reviews on YouTube (more so centered around the upper knit). I was worried however, I went through with the steep-priced purchase; I'm very glad I did! The shoe is super comfortable & supportive IMO. This has become my FAVORITE running shoe and I will purchase again once needed. One thing that stood out the most is the durability (integrity) of how this shoe's PERFORMANCE holds up over time. I've been using mine for 6+ months and I don't feel a noticeable difference (or at all) since my first time using them. I purchased a pair of ON Running shoes and I felt that the responsiveness/integrity of the shoe withered away within just 1-2 months. I don't ...Ā MoreI run at least a 5K/day at OrangeTheory Fitness.Upon the X3's launching, I was watching many negative or lackluster reviews on YouTube (more so centered around the upper knit). I was worried however, I went through with the steep-priced purchase; I'm very glad I did! The shoe is super comfortable & supportive IMO. This has become my FAVORITE running shoe and I will purchase again once needed. One thing that stood out the most is the durability (integrity) of how this shoe's PERFORMANCE holds up over time. I've been using mine for 6+ months and I don't feel a noticeable difference (or at all) since my first time using them. I purchased a pair of ON Running shoes and I felt that the responsiveness/integrity of the shoe withered away within just 1-2 months. I don't know if the X3's seem to hold up so well because of the Carbon Plate or some other factor but I'm a super happy customer. Love the two-toned split design as I feel this is the most attractive pair that Hoka offers; I do wish they had more (subtle/neutral) color options. One con (I went with the black/white two-toned color), is that the white side (inside) has gotten very dirty but that's expected. I'm a bit OCD when it comes to this however, due to the great performance of the shoe, it didn't faze me as much as it normally would. I might go with a darker two-toned color next time around.
I run daily, but in limited miles. I have tried the latest Bondi, Clifton, Mach and now the Carbon X3 and for me the Carbon X 3 is the best of the bunch. It has a very good balance of cushioning and bounce or rebound. However, the Carbon X3 has some quirks that bug me and one that hurts.1- Color themes aren't ideal. I like black and white running shoes and I don't care for the half white design of the Carbon X3. The white side constantly gets dirty and it pisses me off. I guess Hoka thought that they are offering a premium look, but it does not work for me.2- The shoelaces keep opening mid run. I did call Hoka about this, and they said they can't send just shoelaces.3- The upper part is one piece, hence it has no gusseted tongue, it makes the shoes harder to put ...Ā MoreI run daily, but in limited miles. I have tried the latest Bondi, Clifton, Mach and now the Carbon X3 and for me the Carbon X 3 is the best of the bunch. It has a very good balance of cushioning and bounce or rebound. However, the Carbon X3 has some quirks that bug me and one that hurts.1- Color themes aren't ideal. I like black and white running shoes and I don't care for the half white design of the Carbon X3. The white side constantly gets dirty and it pisses me off. I guess Hoka thought that they are offering a premium look, but it does not work for me.2- The shoelaces keep opening mid run. I did call Hoka about this, and they said they can't send just shoelaces.3- The upper part is one piece, hence it has no gusseted tongue, it makes the shoes harder to put on, I am forced to use a shoehorn.4- This same no gusseted tongue upper is hurting the top of my toe box. It's scratching my skin. I am now forced to use bandaid under the socks before putting on the shoes.5- The toe box is a bit too big. The toe box on the Mach 4 was great.
Overall, I think this is a great shoe. It is extremely light and comfortable. For running, I have the following comments.Lacing system is ok - I had to keep double knotting the laces because they kept undoing while running.Slight Foot pain - I am a novice runner and these seem more geared towards pro runners. When running around medium speeds, I noticed a lot more foot pain. I later learned that there is a carbon plate in the shoe that only bends when running at faster speeds but stays rigid at slower speeds. That could be the reason why I experienced the discomfort after my runs.Nonetheless, great customer service and they were able to easily exchange the shoes for the Mach 5s.
Ive bought 10+ pairs of Hokas in my life, im not here to bash Hoka, I just hope they make the enxt Carbonx better.this shoe ran a 1/2 size to big, i wear a 12 in every hoka ive bought but this one was a little too big.I was not a fan of the "string construction", it basically makes minimal differance when you tighten strings, and they are very awkward to loosen. I still returned these for a half size down. I love the bottom cushion and feel of the imapct when I run.The Carbon x can be one of the best running shoes in the world, the next model needs some adjustments.Not here to knock Hoka becasue im a cusotmer for life, I just hope the next Carbon X is better.
I have been a avid Hoka fan for more than 10 years. I am a slender triathlete and have ordered the same size shoe from Hoka during this time frame. I wear a standard 14 size shoe across all Hoka offerings. When I ordered the Carbon X 3, I ordered a 14. When I received it, I put it on and it seemed like a size 15 in the wrong box. There was a good 1" of room in the front of the shoe and was nowhere near a good fit.I did an easy return/exchange with Hoka and received a size 13 within days. Upon putting them on and walking around they seemed a bit short in the toe box. I did try a few runs in them on the treadmill at the gym and they felt awesome. The carbon plate really gave that added push and found them really comfortable with the exception of the toe rub.Given ...Ā MoreI have been a avid Hoka fan for more than 10 years. I am a slender triathlete and have ordered the same size shoe from Hoka during this time frame. I wear a standard 14 size shoe across all Hoka offerings. When I ordered the Carbon X 3, I ordered a 14. When I received it, I put it on and it seemed like a size 15 in the wrong box. There was a good 1" of room in the front of the shoe and was nowhere near a good fit.I did an easy return/exchange with Hoka and received a size 13 within days. Upon putting them on and walking around they seemed a bit short in the toe box. I did try a few runs in them on the treadmill at the gym and they felt awesome. The carbon plate really gave that added push and found them really comfortable with the exception of the toe rub.Given the elastic around the upper, you don't really even need the laces on the shoe to keep them. If used in a triathlon, they would be great to slip on during transition without needed speed laces.....which was a great design. This was only the 2nd time I will be sending back a Hoka shoe and the 1st time I will be sending one back due to the fit.This would of been an AWESOME racing shoe if it would of fit better. I am hoping that when the next version comes out next year, Hoka will make them a bit more true to size as in the past......minus that...they seemed like a great shoe that would be great for racing!
I had high hopes for these shoes after having a great experience with the Carbon X 2s. I bought the Carbon X 3s along with the Rocket Xs in the spring of 2022. I've used the Rocket Xs for my outdoor runs since abandoning the X 3s and they are great. The fit is snug and they have a smooth rebound and bounce when hitting the pavement.I had the following issues with the Carbon X 3s:- The removal of the tongue caused bunching on the top of my foot. This would get painful after longer runs as I could never get this area to remain flat when I tightened my shoe laces. There was too much material in this area and it would bunch up instead of remaining flat like a traditional tongue.- The removal of the tongue also made lacing up the shoes problematic. On the Carbon 2s I ...Ā MoreI had high hopes for these shoes after having a great experience with the Carbon X 2s. I bought the Carbon X 3s along with the Rocket Xs in the spring of 2022. I've used the Rocket Xs for my outdoor runs since abandoning the X 3s and they are great. The fit is snug and they have a smooth rebound and bounce when hitting the pavement.I had the following issues with the Carbon X 3s:- The removal of the tongue caused bunching on the top of my foot. This would get painful after longer runs as I could never get this area to remain flat when I tightened my shoe laces. There was too much material in this area and it would bunch up instead of remaining flat like a traditional tongue.- The removal of the tongue also made lacing up the shoes problematic. On the Carbon 2s I could use the extra eyelets to help with adding extra tightness around the back of my foot to keep my heel in place. With these shoes my heels were constantly moving and never snug. I tried many lace variations to fix this but I could never get anything to work.- The shoes have a severe taper on the outer feather edge. This caused my baby toes to get callous build ups which became painful after a while. Ultimately, I had to stop wearing these shoes and take a couple weeks off from running.I am not sure why Hoka decided to totally redo the Carbon X 3s. While the sole remained great, and they look cool, everything else that was great about the X 2s was totally thrown away with the X 3 revision.
Iām so glad I went with my gut and bought the X3. Note** Iām NOT an avid marathon runner or advanced runner. Iāve gotten into triathlons in the last year, and wanted a pair of shoes that would help with supporting my joints. I am 6ā0 with an athletic build and weight around 190-195 lbs, so Iām not the lightest runner.The reviews on YouTube for the Carbon X3 were mixed..because these people reviewing the shoes are experts, and their bodies are 100% different than mine. I have āFlintstone feetā (my teacher said I could drive a car with these feet). The expert reviewers said the upper was too loose and there wasnāt enough support. However, the fit is PERFECT for me. They said the shoes are really stiff and not a lot of bend with the Carbon plate. The X2ās were too ...Ā MoreIām so glad I went with my gut and bought the X3. Note** Iām NOT an avid marathon runner or advanced runner. Iāve gotten into triathlons in the last year, and wanted a pair of shoes that would help with supporting my joints. I am 6ā0 with an athletic build and weight around 190-195 lbs, so Iām not the lightest runner.The reviews on YouTube for the Carbon X3 were mixed..because these people reviewing the shoes are experts, and their bodies are 100% different than mine. I have āFlintstone feetā (my teacher said I could drive a car with these feet). The expert reviewers said the upper was too loose and there wasnāt enough support. However, the fit is PERFECT for me. They said the shoes are really stiff and not a lot of bend with the Carbon plate. The X2ās were too flimsy for me and I LOVE that these arenāt so flexible.Iāve put maybe 10 miles on these and it is such a game changer for me. I also love the color patterns. I wish I had both colors lol. Sure, Iām not a professional, but most runner are not, and everyone needs different opinions because shoes are very specific and one size does NOT fit all.
I am 5'10", 170lb neutral runner who puts in 50-150 miles/month depending on the season (I live in Central Texas - summer is lethal) and ambition (maintenance vs race training). My HOKA history - 1 pair of the original Cliftons, 3 pairs of the original Rincons, 2 pairs of the Rincon 2s, 3 pairs of the Rincon 3s, 1 pair of the Carbon X 2s. The best part of this shoe is the midsole without question. They are more comfortable now (about 150 miles in) than they were on my first run in them. Firm (relative to Cliftons and Rincons) yet still really cushioned/comfortable and more responsive than the Carbon X 2s. The upper is very comfortable and feels more breathable than the Carbon X 2s BUT, like a lot of other "professional" shoe reviewers have said, it is hard to get a ...Ā MoreI am 5'10", 170lb neutral runner who puts in 50-150 miles/month depending on the season (I live in Central Texas - summer is lethal) and ambition (maintenance vs race training). My HOKA history - 1 pair of the original Cliftons, 3 pairs of the original Rincons, 2 pairs of the Rincon 2s, 3 pairs of the Rincon 3s, 1 pair of the Carbon X 2s. The best part of this shoe is the midsole without question. They are more comfortable now (about 150 miles in) than they were on my first run in them. Firm (relative to Cliftons and Rincons) yet still really cushioned/comfortable and more responsive than the Carbon X 2s. The upper is very comfortable and feels more breathable than the Carbon X 2s BUT, like a lot of other "professional" shoe reviewers have said, it is hard to get a really good lock down with the upper (but it does allow your feet to swell). But, because a lot of my runs are fairly straight, I am not making a lot of twists/turns in them so the lockdown isn't THAT big of a deal. The heel tab accommodates my heel/achilles better than the Carbon X 2 (rubbed a hole through the fabric in the heel cup) and I haven't rubbed a blister in these shoes. I have used these shoes on anything from 4-mile tempo/HR runs to 11-mile ultramarathon training runs. My recommendation for these shoes - anything from fast 5-10K asphalt/concrete race shoes (where the course isn't too sinuous) to tempo/HR track sessions to half-marathon. Personally, not sure I would take them on 20+ mile runs. I got a lot more mileage out of my Carbon X 2s than I thought I would (probably between 400-500) and have already put well over 150 miles on my Carbon X 3s. To be clichĆ©, let the shoes do the work. This probably isn't a shoe for "choppy" runners or short-striders. This shoes has almost forced me to alter/open my stride. After the first 1-2 miles when my body is warm, I open my stride and let the midsole, rocker and drop "take over" - shoe feels good and keeps me keep my technique and pace consistent.
I dont understand why shoe companies feel the urge to completely change a shoe in a new generation. The new upper on the X3 is not comfortable for several reasons:1. The new fabric upper is not a comfortable material. Its probably more durable, but its a more coarse and rigid material, unlike the X2 which was very flexible.2. The change in how this shoe laces removes (fewer lace points), which really stinks. I could not get a comfortable or even tension across the top of the shoe.3. The tongue was replaced with a solid upper, which coupled with the new lace layout causes the area around the foot insert to be impossible to get comfortable. Its either cutting off circulation to your foot or too loose.Returning my pair of X3 and searching for all the X2 pairs I can
