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Introducing the Rocket X 3: a New Race Day Icon Engineered for Speed

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Introducing the Rocket X 3: a New Race Day Icon Engineered for Speed
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Introducing the Rocket X 3: a New Race Day Icon Engineered for Speed

2025-07-01 21:01 Last Updated At:21:21

GOLETA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 1, 2025--

HOKA®, a division of Deckers Brands (NYSE: DECK), introduces the Rocket X 3, a race-day shoe designed to help runners reach personal bests. The Rocket X 3 delivers speed, long-haul comfort, and race-day stability for runners looking to conquer their next road race. The Rocket X 3 is available now on HOKA.com and authorized dealers worldwide.

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Designed for runners looking for peak performance, the Rocket X 3 features a dual-density PEBA foam midsole for an ultra-responsive ride, paired with an Active Foot Frame™ for optimal control when running at race speeds. An updated, pace-pushing carbon fiber plate maximizes energy return, constructed with a lateral winglet for added stability. The sticky rubber outsole ensures grip and confidence in varying race-day conditions, while a single-layer engineered warp knit jacquard upper enhances breathability and weight reduction, ensuring runners can focus on reaching the finish line efficiently.

“The Rocket X 3 is the newest edition of an icon in our racing lineup. It’s the perfect race day shoe to help runners achieve their next personal best; every detail across the upper, midsole and outsole, has been meticulously engineered to deliver speed, stability, and traction,” said Colin Ingram, Vice President of Global Product at HOKA. “With all of the training that goes into race day, we looked to make sure every second counts and the signature HOKA ride delivers efficiency, comfort, speed and confidence with every passing mile marker.”

The Rocket X 3 has a 7mm heel-to-toe drop and weighs in at 6.5oz/185g for a Women’s size 8 and 8.2oz/226g for a Men’s Size 10.

Consumers at major marathons across the globe will have the opportunity to visit the Rocket X Flylab, showcasing a behind-the-scenes look at the technology packed into the HOKA brand’s most supportive race day shoe. These innovative performance solutions will come to life in this immersive experience throughout Fall, at the Berlin and New York City Marathons.

The Rocket X 3 is available July 1, 2025, at HOKA.com and at authorized dealers worldwide. MSRP $250.

About HOKA®

HOKA® is one of the fastest-growing performance footwear and apparel brands in history. Conceived in the mountains, HOKA footwear delivers an unprecedented combination of enhanced cushioning and support for a uniquely smooth ride. Every day, HOKA pushes the innovation and design of its footwear and apparel by teaming up with a deep roster of world champions, taste makers and everyday athletes. From finish lines to everyday life, HOKA fans love the brand for its bold and unexpected approach, and its belief in the power of humanity to create change for a better world. HOKA empowers a world of athletes to fly over the earth. For more information, visit HOKA.com or follow @HOKA. #FlyHumanFly

About Deckers Brands

Deckers Brands is a global leader in designing, marketing and distributing innovative footwear, apparel and accessories developed for both everyday casual lifestyle use and high performance activities. The Company's portfolio of brands includes UGG®, KOOLABURRA®, HOKA®, Teva®, and AHNU®. Deckers Brands products are sold in more than 50 countries and territories through select department and specialty stores, Company-owned and operated retail stores, and select online stores, including Company-owned websites. Deckers Brands has over 50-years of history building niche footwear brands into lifestyle market leaders attracting millions of loyal consumers globally. For more information, please visit www.deckers.com.

Introducing the Rocket X 3: a New Race Day Icon Engineered for Speed

Introducing the Rocket X 3: a New Race Day Icon Engineered for Speed

The first stage of Mohamed Salah’s rehabilitation at Liverpool is complete after the Egypt forward returned to the team for its 2-0 win over Brighton in the Premier League on Saturday.

The question now as Salah heads off to the Africa Cup of Nations: Is there a future for him at Anfield when he comes back?

Salah, who let rip last weekend about his current frustrations at Liverpool, entered as a 26th-minute substitute to a big ovation and set up the second of Hugo Ekitike’s goals as the defending champion extended its unbeaten run to five games in all competitions.

Also Saturday, Chelsea beat Everton 2-0 and was set on its way to victory by Cole Palmer’s first goal in three months. First-place Arsenal hosts last-place Wolverhampton later.

Salah held talks with Liverpool manager Arne Slot on Friday in an effort to overcome their issues and the result was that Salah was recalled to the matchday squad for the Brighton game. He had been a substitute for the last three Premier League matches before being left at home for the midweek Champions League trip to Inter Milan as a punishment for his explosive comments to reporters last weekend.

“It was an easy decision to put him in the squad," Slot said. “I have said many times before what has been said between us will stay between us.”

Liverpool's fans demonstrated they are willing to excuse Salah for his show of anger and gave him a rapturous welcome when he came on as a substitute for the injured Joe Gomez midway through the first half.

By then, Liverpool was leading 1-0 thanks to Ekitike's rising shot inside the first minute and Salah showed glimpses of his class, especially on the counterattack. It was Salah's corner kick that was headed in by Ekitike for the second goal in the 60th, sparking another round of chants for the Egyptian.

Slot said Salah was a threat all game.

“Pleasing to see but not a surprise,” Slot said.

Salah could be away for more than a month if Egypt goes all the way in the Africa Cup.

It was a second straight start for Palmer, whose season has been blighted by a groin injury that has restricted him to seven games in all competitions.

There looked to be nothing wrong with Palmer when he ran onto Malo Gusto's pass and slipped a finish inside the near post to give Chelsea the lead in the 21st minute at Stamford Bridge.

However, Palmer said after the game that he wasn't at his best yet because he was “still dealing with an injury.”

“It’s just a matter of not doing too much too soon,” Palmer told the BBC. “Literally, it’s just a day-by-day thing. Hopefully it gets better.”

Gusto added the second goal in the 45th minute for Chelsea, which jumped to fourth place.

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Chelsea's Cole Palmer celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Everton in London, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Adam Davy/PA via AP)

Chelsea's Cole Palmer celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Everton in London, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Adam Davy/PA via AP)

Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Brighton and Hove Albion in Liverpool, England, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Brighton and Hove Albion in Liverpool, England, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Liverpool fans hold placard depicting Liverpool's Mohamed Salah before the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Brighton and Hove Albion in Liverpool, England, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Liverpool fans hold placard depicting Liverpool's Mohamed Salah before the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Brighton and Hove Albion in Liverpool, England, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, left, challenges for the ball with Brighton's Lewis Dunk during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Brighton and Hove Albion in Liverpool, England, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, left, challenges for the ball with Brighton's Lewis Dunk during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Brighton and Hove Albion in Liverpool, England, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

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