HOKA Cielo Road  Review

Reviewed Nov 07, 2025 at 04:31pm
Tested using Methodology v0.8.2 
HOKA Cielo Road

Track

7.0
Marathon Racing 
7.4
5K/10K Racing 

Track

 0

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Our Verdict

7.0
Marathon Racing 
7.4
5K/10K Racing 
  • 7.0
    Marathon Racing
  • 7.4
    5K/10K Racing
  • Changelog

    1.  Updated Nov 07, 2025: Review published.
    2.  Updated Aug 06, 2025: Our testers have started testing this product.
    3.  Updated May 26, 2025: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.
    4.  Updated May 05, 2025: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.
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    How We Test Running Shoes

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    Test Results

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    8.4

    Energy Return

    8.5
    Forefoot Energy Return
    Forefoot Energy Return
    83.8%
    8.2
    Heel Energy Return
    Heel Energy Return
    81.8%
    6.8

    Cushioning

    6.3
    Heel Cushioning
    Energy Absorbed At 550N
    3.08 J
    Energy Absorbed At 1100N
    7.97 J
    Energy Absorbed At 1900N
    13.26 J
    7.2
    Forefoot Cushioning
    Energy Absorbed At 800N
    4.33 J
    Energy Absorbed At 1300N
    7.80 J
    Energy Absorbed At 2050N
    11.50 J
    7.5

    Lateral Stability

    External Shape
    Outsole Heel Width
    80 mm (3.1")
    Outsole Arch Width
    70 mm (2.8")
    Outsole Forefoot Width
    110 mm (4.3")
    Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
    2.35
    Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
    3.82
    8.2
    Forefoot Firmness
    Firmness At 800N
    106.7 N/mm
    Firmness At 1300N
    213.0 N/mm
    Firmness At 2050N
    479.8 N/mm
    6.8
    Heel Firmness
    Firmness At 550N
    60.8 N/mm
    Firmness At 1100N
    137.7 N/mm
    Firmness At 1900N
    319.9 N/mm
    Other Features
    Tongue Gusset Type
    Non-gusseted
    Plate
    None
    Additional Tests
    8.0
    Design
    Weight
    Weight
    206.2 g (7.27 oz)
    Design
    Stack Heights
    Heel Stack Height
    34.1 mm
    Forefoot Stack Height
    28.8 mm
    Heel-To-Toe Drop
    5.3 mm
    Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
    3.0 mm
    Design
    Internal Shape
    Internal Length
    277 mm (10.9")
    Internal Heel Width
    66 mm (2.6")
    Internal Forefoot Width
    91 mm (3.6")
    Wide Sizing Available
    No