Hoka Cielo X1 3.0
The Cielo X1 3.0 carries forward Hoka's top-tier marathon racer formula: dual PEBA foam layers, a winged carbon plate, and an extreme rocker built for committed race pace. Updates over the 2.0 are iterative, aimed at fit and small weight savings. It stays a race-day-only tool for runners chasing PRs from 10K to the marathon.
Reach for the Hoka Cielo X1 3.0 for race day. It's a neutral shoe, best for runners with an efficient stride who don't need pronation support. The tall, soft stack favors comfort over ground feel — great for high mileage and bigger runners, less so for racing snappiness.
- Elite-level propulsion and bounce
- Refined fit over the 2.0
- Race-legal 40mm super shoe
- Very expensive
- Too specialized for training miles
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