HOKA Unisex Cielo X1
The HOKA Unisex Cielo X1 is a high-performance road racing shoe that's designed with speed in mind, providing a propulsive experience.
- Offset
- 4 mm
- Weight
- 9.3 oz
- Support
- Neutral - Neutral shoes allow the foot to move and flex with minimal guidance.
- Cushion
- moderate

Pure Speed Packed Into A Propulsive, Speed-Centric Racer
HOKA held nothing back when designing the ultimate race-day partner, the Cielo X1, focusing solely on factors that enhanced its ride. The eye is immediately drawn to the midsole’s unique geometry and dynamic cutouts that help reduce the overall weight and have you feeling light on your feet. This two-layer midsole is crafted with a PEBA-based foam that feels soft underfoot and offers high energy return.
The shape of the HOKA Cielo X1 midsole has also been carefully designed with an aggressive rocker shape that encourages forward motion and guides you forward. Sandwiched within the resilient midsole you’ll find a winged carbon-fiber plate that helps stabilize your experience and creates a propulsive feeling as you toe off.
Up top you’ll find immediate comfort as you lace up and experience the comfortable and secure knit upper. This upper uses an asymmetrical, gusseted tongue to reduce tongue migration and create a locked-in fit with easy entry. To reduce weight even further, the Cielo X1 uses minimal outsole rubber, eliminating unnecessary weight while giving you premium traction.
Features & Benefits:
- Resilient two-layer, PEBA-based midsole is soft and lightweight with higher energy return
- Winged carbon-fiber plate sandwiched within the midsole creates a propulsive experience
- A 4 mm sockliner creates immediate step-in comfort
- Dynamic cutouts in the midsole help reduce overall weight
- An aggressive rocker shape encourages forward movement
- Breathable knit upper and collar with an asymmetrical gusseted tongue
- Minimal outsole rubber offers the necessary traction without additional weight
- Offset: 7 mm
- Weight: 9.3 oz
Christopher Buelna
No pain
I’ve had two back surgeries and Hoka Cielo x1 help my back as I walk. Yes I know it’s a running shoe. The cushioning when you step, the bounce, the forward movement of the running shoe help me through my day.
Lana Garcia
Love These Shoes!
I ran a half marathon in the Cielo X1 and loved everything about them. The rocker propelled me forward and helped me feel fast. They were also perfectly comfortable and gave me zero blisters.
Anonymous
Hoak Cielo x1
Great, very responsive
Connor
Quick. Efficient easy ordering process. Ordered right after Christmas with no delays. 10/10 experience
Anonymous
Awesome running shoes!
Was looking for new running shoes to help with knee pains while running. These shoes really help. Super cushioning and helps reduce the stress on my joints. Love the colors also. Thinking of getting another pair in another color that I like.
Bob Ritchie
Great shoe ..
I’m Really liking the Cielo ! Fast and cushioned with a great rocker ..
Anonymous
great long run shoe
really like this shoe, the toe roll feels nice, plenty of comfort for super long runs where you want to pick up the pace. Provides an incredible lock down.
Anonymous
HOKA Cielo X1
This is a race day shoe, not an everyday trainer. If you want a shoe that propels you forward, and are looking for a snug fit at your normal size, this is it. I like it because it’s a lockdown fit at my regular size, but if you want a little more room, I suggest sizing a half size up. Otherwise excellent race shoe, definitely not a stability shoe but it meets it’s purpose quite nicely
Anonymous
Cielo X1
Great racing shoe! Very comfortable and attractive
Anonymous
HOKA Cielo X1
One of the best fitting shoes I have, too bad it’s not a daily trainer. As a race shoe, it has everything I need - very light, bouncy propulsion, nice forward rocking motion, all the things that I need for race day.
Anonymous
Nice
Good Shoes, Fun to run in
Anonymous
Hoka Cielo
Best running shoes I’ve ever tried.
Christopher Scott
Great shoes
They are great shoes very bouncy and fun
Anonymous
Hoka
I’m very pleased with these shoes
Kenneth Meyer
cielo x1
the cielo is AMAZING. ran it in a half ironman and for the first time felt fast without compromising the health of my foot. also marathon sports honored a military discount for me which i really appreciate
Alex Reyes
From a Person Who Wears Nike's
I found my long runs enjoyable in these with a very nice propulsion. I even took these out in a light rain and did not feel like water seeped deeply. I normally am a Nike head. They are not as bouncy as Alphafly’s but they feel lighter. The Alpha’s gave me issues because of the high arch. I had to put new soles in to avoid blistering. These shoes are more flat and feel comfortable for feet like mine. I wear a 9.5 in Nike’s. I wear a 9 for this. My real critique is the laces: You really have to double tie them with emphasis so they don’t unravel. I was going to change them but I figure these are at least $20 laces. First entry to the Hoka world and I approve.
Anonymous
Fine shoe
I like, don’t love them. A little too much cushion for me, but that’s just my experience. Very comfortable shoe, all-in-all.
Thanh Nguyen
Cielo1
Great shoe very comfy been taking 5 miles runs feels Great
Anonymous
Cool, looking shoe but…..
I think the shoe that I received from my order online was defected because when I tried the shoe on in the store, it felt completely different. The one I received felt wobbly compared to the one on the store that felt awesome. Everything is great about the shoe except for possibly the sturdiness and the laces on the shoe are a little ridiculous!