Hoka Cielo X1 3.0 Review: Hoka's carbon racer gets lighter and gets some heel back

The Run Testers
Jan 29, 2026 24:0511.4K views

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The Hoka Cielo X1 3.0 sees Hoka update its top-tier carbon racing shoe to make it an even better fit for race day and those faster workout days. There's changes to the upper, outsole, carbon plate design and a move away from the aggressive decoupled design featured on the Cielo X1 2.0. Does it remain a fast and exciting shoe to run in? Testers Nick, Mike and Kieran have all been putting it to the test to find that out. This is our multi-tester take on the Hoka Cielo X1 3.0. CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Intro 00:39 – Price and what’s new from Cielo X1 2.0? 01:33 – How do they fit? 05:08 – The Run Test 18:00 - Verdict More ways to enjoy The Run Testers Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheRunTesters?sub_confirmation=1 Follow Us: https://www.instagram.com/theruntesters/?hl=en Listen to The Run Testers Podcast: https://theruntesters.com/the-run-testers-podcast/ Watch The Run Testers Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRunTesters/shorts Some other videos you might find useful: Hoka Cielo X1 3.0 vs Rocket X3: https://youtu.be/zEZEAQv0fa8 Hoka Cielo X1 2.0 Review: https://youtu.be/mn3yNbLoBag Hoka Cielo X1 Review: https://youtu.be/qvBudPL86SI Hoka Cielo X1 2.0 vs Alphafly 3: https://youtu.be/iczKwIsi9L0