HOKA Cielo X1
Every version of the Cielo X1 we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 75, and the Cielo X1 rates above 75% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Cielo X1, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
See our analysis of whether a new version is usually as good as the one it replaces.
| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Rating | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| HOKA Cielo X1 3.0 In stock | 2026 | 6.9 oz | 37/30mm stack · 7mm drop | 88 | +17 | — | $275 |
| HOKA Cielo X1 2.0 In stock | 2025 | 8.2 oz (men's) | 48/41mm stack · 7mm drop | 70 | -11 | — | $160 |
| HOKA Cielo X1 | 2024 | 9.0 oz | 46/39mm stack · 10mm drop | 81 | — | 1 | — |
3 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 29.
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HOKA
Cielo X1 3.088 88 Good Good Good Confidence 21
v3 (2026) · Racing shoe · Neutral · 6.9 oz · 37mm stack · 7mm drop
The original Cielo X1 scores 89 on three reviews.
Overall88Confidence21Pros
The original Cielo X1 scores 89 on three reviews.
Cons
It lists at $275, far above the $150 median for daily trainers for sale.
It costs more than the typical racing shoe for sale.
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HOKA
Cielo X1 2.070 70 Decent Decent Decent Confidence 19
v2 (2025) · Racing shoe · Neutral · 8.2 oz (men's) · 48mm stack · 7mm drop
The original Cielo X1 scores 89 on three reviews.
Overall70Confidence19Pros
The original Cielo X1 scores 89 on three reviews.
Cons
It lists at $275, far above the $150 median for daily trainers for sale.
A newer Cielo X1 3.0 is for sale alongside it.
It is much heavier than the typical racing shoe for sale.
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HOKA
Cielo X181 81 Good Good Good 3 reviews Confidence 27
2024 · Racing shoe · Neutral · 9.0 oz · 46mm stack · 10mm drop
One reviewer calls it a racing flat with excellent cushioning and good propulsion, reminiscent of the original Alphafly.
Durability 84Overall81Cushioning87Comfort85Durability84Appearance77Value74Confidence27Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
One reviewer calls it a racing flat with excellent cushioning and good propulsion, reminiscent of the original Alphafly.
A 46mm heel stack and a carbon plate at 8.7 oz.
Cons
One reviewer redoes the lacing and waits for the stiff upper to conform to the foot.
Value is its lowest-rated dimension, at 4.0 out of 5.
