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HOKA Rocket X 3 vs Cielo X1 3.0

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HOKA Rocket X 3
HOKA Cielo X1 3.0 
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Updated Nov 24, 2025 03:09 PM

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HOKA Rocket X 3 Picture
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Weight
208.4 g (7.35 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.6 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Weight
Lock g (Lock oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
Lock mm
Plate
Locked

Our Verdict

HOKA Rocket X 3

HOKA Cielo X1 3.0

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Variants

  • Rocket X 3 (White/Black - (Men - US 9))
  • Rocket X 3 (White/Black - (Women - US 7))
  • Cielo X1 3.0 (Neon/Yuzu - (Men - US 9))
  • Cielo X1 3.0 (Neon/Yuzu - (Women - US 7))

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Main Differences for
Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Marathon Racing 
 

8.4
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No major differences between these running shoes for marathon racing. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

7.9
N/A

Right Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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HOKA Rocket X 3 Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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Weight 
 

208.4 g (7.35 oz)
Lock g (Lock oz)
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Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo 
 

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Heel Stack Height 
 

40.3 mm
Lock mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

31.7 mm
Lock mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

8.6 mm
Lock mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

7.0 mm
Lock mm
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External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

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Outsole Heel Width 
 

76 mm (3.0")
Lock mm (Lock")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

69 mm (2.7")
Lock mm (Lock")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

107 mm (4.2")
Lock mm (Lock")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

1.89
Lock

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

3.38
Lock

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

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Internal Length 
 

274 mm (10.8")
Lock mm (Lock")

Internal Heel Width 
 

65 mm (2.6")
Lock mm (Lock")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

94 mm (3.7")
Lock mm (Lock")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

No
Locked

Other Features  

Other Features Photo 
 

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Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Non-gusseted
Locked

Plate 
 

Carbon Fiber
Locked
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Performance

Heel Energy Return 
 

8.5
N/A

Heel Compression Video  

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Heel Energy Return  

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Heel Energy Return 
 

83.7%
Lock%
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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

8.5
N/A

Forefoot Compression Video  

HOKA Cielo X1 3.0 Forefoot Compression Video Sample

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Forefoot Energy Return  

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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

83.8%
Lock%
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Heel Cushioning 
 

8.3
N/A

Heel Cushioning Picture 
 

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Heel Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

4.40 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

10.16 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

15.84 J
Lock J
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Forefoot Cushioning 
 

7.9
N/A

Forefoot Cushioning Picture 
 

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Forefoot Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

5.14 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

8.44 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

12.09 J
Lock J
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Heel Firmness 
 

5.8
N/A

Heel Firmness  

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Firmness At 550N 
 

46.8 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

124.4 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

305.2 N/mm
Lock N/mm
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Forefoot Firmness 
 

8.2
N/A

Forefoot Firmness  

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Firmness At 800N 
 

108.3 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

223.2 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

462.5 N/mm
Lock N/mm
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Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

7.6
N/A

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

8.27 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

8.16 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

8.08 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

8.02 J
Lock J

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