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Why Elites Are Winning In THIS Hoka

May 11, 2026

Hoka's lightest super shoe yet — dual-layer PEBA foam, reimagined carbon plate, refined heel geometry. Built for race day.


Adrian Wildschutt won the NYC Half in them. Now we're putting the Cielo X1 3.0 through its paces to find out if the hype is real — and what kind of runner actually benefits.


Check out the Hoka Cielo X1 3.0 at your local Fleet Feet: https://www.fleetfeet.com/products/hoka-cielo-x1-3-0?sku=1171927-NYZ&width=D