Overview
- The Cielo X1 3.0 is on sale now through Hoka’s website, stores, and specialty run shops at a $275 price point.
- Hoka lists 7.5 oz for a men’s US 10, while Tom’s Guide measured 7.1 oz in a men’s US 9.5 during independent testing.
- The design shifts to two layers of PEBA foam around a carbon plate with added cutouts and removed forefoot wings, plus a uniform central channel for weight reduction and control.
- Specs include a 38 mm stack and 7 mm drop, with geometry and outsole tweaks aimed at a smoother transition and better wet‑weather traction; reviewers report stronger rebound and improved stability.
- Positioned as the livelier option alongside the Rocket X3, the shoe draws praise for bounce but is described as demanding, and a prototype was reportedly worn by Alex Masai for a third-place finish in Chicago.