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HOKA Cielo X1 3.0 vs Mizuno Wave Rebellion Flash 3

We haven't tested HOKA Cielo X1 3.0 or Mizuno Wave Rebellion Flash 3 yet, so their role suitability is estimated from published specs.

HOKA Cielo X1 3.0

HOKA

Cielo X1 3.0

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Mizuno Wave Rebellion Flash 3

Mizuno

Wave Rebellion Flash 3

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The differences that matter

  • HOKA Cielo X1 3.0 is 50 g lighter.
  • HOKA Cielo X1 3.0 has the higher drop (7 mm vs 3 mm).
  • Only HOKA Cielo X1 3.0 has a carbon plate.
  • Mizuno Wave Rebellion Flash 3 costs $95 less at list price.

Which one to choose

Choose HOKA Cielo X1 3.0 if…

  • you want the lighter shoe
  • you like a higher drop
  • you want a carbon plate

Choose Mizuno Wave Rebellion Flash 3 if…

  • you like a lower drop
  • price matters

Specifications

Category
Race shoe
Race shoe
Price
$275
$180$95 less
Weight
194 g50 g lighter
244 g
Drop
7 mm
3 mm4 mm lower drop
Stack
38 / 31 mm0.5 mm more stack
37.5 / 34.5 mm
Plate
Carbon plate
Not reported
Stability
Neutral
Neutral
Foam
PEBA
MIZUNO ENERZY XP / MIZUNO ENERZY NXT

Role suitability

DAILY

Limited
Limited

RECOVERY

Limited
Limited

LONG RUN

Good fit
Good fit

TEMPO

Best fit
Strong fit

RACE

Best fit
Best fit