The HOKA Cielo X1 3.0 is HOKA's fastest marathon super shoe, a premium racer that's fully redesigned for elite and competitive runners chasing PRs.
Best Use
Surface
Stability
Cushioning
All Women's Road Shoes
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Daily TrainersDaily Trainers
As the broad base of the running shoe pyramid, daily trainers are the definition of a go-to running shoe. They prioritize dependable comfort, support, durability, and routine versatility. They're a staple in every runner's closet. If you're newer to running shoes, you can confidently start your journey here.
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Performance TrainersPerformance Trainers
Performance trainers (or "super trainers") blend elements of daily trainers and super shoes, often giving you the benefits of advanced foams and plates, but adapted for daily training. They make fast runs faster and long runs easier. Highly versatile, many are also great choices as accessible racing shoes.
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Super ShoesSuper Shoes
The pinnacle of the pyramid, super shoes are the fastest running shoes you can buy. They're designed to race your absolute best and are the apex of running shoe technology and innovation. Often built with carbon-fiber plates and cutting-edge superfoams for the highest energy return, they're made for ultimate racing speed.
Women's Running Shoes by Surface
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Roads & PavementRoads & Pavement
Road running shoes feature smooth outsoles that are designed for running on paved surfaces such as roads, sidewalks, and bike paths.
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Smooth Trails & FireroadsSmooth Trails & Fireroads
Designed to handle most trail runs, these shoes prioritize comfort and a smooth ride. These shoes are great for anything from smooth singletrack, park trails, and fireroads making them ideal for those who run from their doorstep on streets before hitting the trail.
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Rocky & Technical TrailsRocky & Technical Trails
These shoes are best used for hard, rugged trails such as shale, granite or sandstone where grip on smooth surfaces and underfoot protection are important.
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Soft & Muddy TrailsSoft & Muddy Trails
Designed for use in muddy, soggy conditions, these shoes feature very aggressive outsoles that dig deep into soft ground for exceptional traction.
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Snowy & Icy TrailsSnowy & Icy Trails
These shoes feature technical outsoles designed to grip snowy and icy trails making them ideal for winter trail running.
Cushioning Level
Cushioning level, or stack height, refers to how much shoe is between your foot and the ground. For this category, we reference the amount of cushioning below the forefoot as the heel height will be equal to or greater than the forefoot height.
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Minimal
14-18mm. The shoe has a thin midsole that allows for a natural running experience. Racing shoes and minimalist shoes are common here. These shoes offer a feeling of being connected to the road or trail.
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Low
19-23mm. The shoe has a slightly cushioned feel and may feature added cushioning technologies. Performance training shoes and some trail shoes are common here. These offer protection during footstrike but prioritize a lightweight, grounded experience.
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Medium
24-28mm. These shoes have a stack height that fall near the middle of the spectrum.The shoes in this category are verstaile and great for all types of runs and distances.
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High
29-34mm. The shoe has a thick midsole and ample cushioning. These shoes are highly protective and absorb more impact than the body.
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Maximal
35mm plus. The shoe has an extremely thick midsole and extra cushioning. The focus is on protection and soft foam underfoot with hardly any ground feel.
Stability Level
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Neutral Running Shoes
Neutral shoes support the foot through a normal range of arch collapse and generally do not have built-in technology to correct movement.
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Stability Running Shoes
Stability shoes are a great option for those who overpronate or need added support. These shoes help to limit the inward rolling motion of the ankle while running or walking and assist in guiding the foot straight through the gait cycle.
At A Glance:
- Softer dual-layer PEBA superfoam with more bounce
- Refined heel shape ensures steady landings and smooth transitions
- Aggressive carbon fiber plate with enhanced toe rocker
- New grippy outsole for improved traction
Product Highlights:
The HOKA Cielo X1 3.0 is the ultimate race-day weapon for marathons, half marathons, and fast road racing where every split second counts.
The midsole features a slightly softer dual layer of PEBA superfoam, which gives the shoe more bounce, squish, and explosive energy return. At the same time, a new carbon fiber plate drops the winglets and adds aggressive toe spring, so the shoe rolls smoothly from heel to toe with powerful forward drive.
With increased speed comes the need for confidence-inspiring traction, and the new textured polyurethane outsole brings superior grip while reducing weight.
Lastly, the breathable leno weave upper offers a dialed-in racing fit with asymmetrical lacing and dynamic vamp. No bulk, just locked-in performance.
Built to help speed-driven runners go faster with less effort, the HOKA Cielo X1 3.0 is the go-to for elites and advanced racers targeting personal bests.
NOTE: In order to maintain consistency, Running Warehouse hand measures all shoes for accurate stack heights. While we measure this shoe at 48 mm in the heel, its heel bevel clears it for competition use by keeping it within the World Athletics requirements of 40 mm or less, based on their measurement standards.
Model Number: 1171927-AYL
Specs & FitLearn More
Shoe Specs
- Weight: 7.0 oz | 198 g
- Heel Stack: 48 mm
- Forefoot Stack: 41 mm
- Heel-Toe Offset: 7 mm
How It FitsLearn More
Heel Width
Midfoot Fit
Toe Box Fit
How We Measure Our Shoe Specs
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We measure every shoe in-house to provide accurate and consistent details.
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Weight
The weight is based on a Men's size 9 for Men's and Unisex shoes or Women's size 8 for Women's shoes. The weight listed is for a single shoe, including the laces.
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Heel Stack
The heel stack refers to how high your heel sits above the ground when wearing shoes. Based on Men's size 9 as the standard.
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Forefoot Stack
Forefoot stack refers to how high the ball of the foot sits above the ground when wearing shoes. Based on Men's size 9 as the standard.
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Heel-toe Offset
Heel-toe offset (drop) is the difference in height between the heel stack and the forefoot stack. We use the number given to us by the brand.
How We Measure Shoe Fit
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All measurements are based on Medium width. Note: fit is relative to the "average" running shoe.
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We partner with SmartLast, a program by Heeluxe, to use advanced shoe-measuring technology, to provide objective measurements for toe box, midfoot, and heel widths as well as overall length.
Cushioning Level
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MinimalMinimal
14-18mm. The shoe has a thin midsole that allows for a natural running experience. Racing shoes and minimalist shoes are common here. These shoes offer a feeling of being connected to the road or trail.
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LowLow
19-23mm. The shoe has a slightly cushioned feel and may feature added cushioning technologies. Performance training shoes and some trail shoes are common here. These offer protection during footstrike but prioritize a lightweight, grounded experience.
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MediumMedium
24-28mm. These shoes have a stack height that fall near the middle of the spectrum.The shoes in this category are verstaile and great for all types of runs and distances.
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HighHigh
29-34mm. The shoe has a thick midsole and ample cushioning. These shoes are highly protective and absorb more impact than the body.
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MaximalMaximal
35mm plus. The shoe has an extremely thick midsole and extra cushioning. The focus is on protection and soft foam underfoot with hardly any ground feel.
Technologies
MIDSOLE
- Dual-layer PEBA superfoam forms the full midsole to provide maximum energy return and bouncy cushioning that's lighter than before.
- Full-length carbon fiber plate delivers explosive snap and forward momentum. Strategic cutouts optimize flexibility and weight.
- Speed-centric MetaRocker™ geometry is designed to encourage a smoothly efficient stride. There are no medial or lateral cutouts, which improves inherent stability.
- Supercritical TPEE sockliner adds a thin layer of bouncy cushioning.
OUTSOLE
- Compression-molded polyurethane provides strategic coverage that's lightweight yet grippy for road racing performance.
UPPER
- Leno weave textile is breathable and lightweight, with a streamlined and adaptive fit for better heel security and overall lockdown.
- Asymmetrical lacing system gives you a personalized lockdown without extra bulk.
- Overall, this style is vegan, not just for the upper.
