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HOKA Cielo X1 3.0 vs New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite 5

We haven't tested HOKA Cielo X1 3.0 or New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite 5 yet, so their role suitability is estimated from published specs.

HOKA Cielo X1 3.0

HOKA

Cielo X1 3.0

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite 5

New Balance

FuelCell SuperComp Elite 5

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The differences that matter

  • HOKA Cielo X1 3.0 is 19 g lighter.
  • New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite 5 has 2 mm more foam under the heel.
  • New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite 5 costs $10.01 less at list price.

Which one to choose

Choose HOKA Cielo X1 3.0 if…

  • you want the lighter shoe
  • you prefer to feel closer to the ground

Choose New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite 5 if…

  • you want more foam under you
  • price matters

Specifications

Category
Race shoe
Race shoe
Price
$275
$264.99$10.009999999999991 less
Weight
194 g19 g lighter
213 g
Drop
7 mm1 mm lower drop
8 mm
Stack
38 / 31 mm
40 / 32 mm2 mm more stack
Plate
Carbon plate
Carbon plate
Stability
Neutral
Neutral
Foam
PEBA
FuelCell PEBA

Role suitability

DAILY

Limited
Limited

RECOVERY

Limited
Limited

LONG RUN

Good fit
Good fit

TEMPO

Best fit
Strong fit

RACE

Best fit
Best fit