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HOKA Cielo X1 3.0 vs New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Pacer 2

We haven't tested HOKA Cielo X1 3.0 or New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Pacer 2 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 Pacer 2

New Balance

FuelCell SuperComp Pacer 2

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The differences that matter

  • HOKA Cielo X1 3.0 is 15 g lighter.
  • HOKA Cielo X1 3.0 has 3 mm more foam under the heel.
  • New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Pacer 2 costs $75 less at list price.

Which one to choose

Choose HOKA Cielo X1 3.0 if…

  • you want the lighter shoe
  • you want more foam under you

Choose New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Pacer 2 if…

  • you prefer to feel closer to the ground
  • price matters

Specifications

Category
Race shoe
Race shoe
Price
$275
$200$75 less
Weight
194 g15 g lighter
209 g
Drop
7 mm1 mm lower drop
8 mm
Stack
38 / 31 mm3 mm more stack
35 / 27 mm
Plate
Carbon plate
Carbon plate
Stability
Neutral
Neutral
Foam
PEBA
New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Pacer

Role suitability

DAILY

Limited
Limited

RECOVERY

Limited
Limited

LONG RUN

Good fit
Good fit

TEMPO

Best fit
Best fit

RACE

Best fit
Best fit