#283 Breaking Down the Cielo X1 with Hoka
From Doctors of Running Podcast by Doctors of Running
March 4, 2026 · 52 min · Episode 283
About this episode
Matt and Rebekah Broe discuss the updates and features of Hoka's Cielo X1 3.0 racing shoe.
Hoka's making big strides in 2026 with a big updated to their top-tier distance racing shoe: the Cielo X1 3.0. Matt is joined by Rebekah Broe, Senior Director of Product Performance Footwear at HOKA, to dive into every detail of the changes. They talk foam composition, midsole geometry, tweaks to the plate and much more! Get your DOR Merch: https://doctors-of-running.myspreadshop.com/ We're thrilled to have Rabbit as a presenting partner! You can use code DORMARCH10 to get 10% off your entire order of $50.00 or more. Note that the code is limited to one use per customer and can’t combined with other discounts. The code is active from 1st of every month to last day at 11:59PM PST, but don't worry because we'll be bringing you a new code every month. Shop now at https://www.runinrabbit.com . Our In For Testing segment is fueled by Skratch Labs! Get 20% off your first order from Skratch with code: DOCTORSOFRUNNING ! https://www.skratchlabs.com Chapters 0:00 - Intro 2:06 - The origin of the Cielo X1 line 5:26 - How long did development take? 8:26 - How has 3.0's geometry changed from the previous version? 14:34 - Why did the cutouts change? 19:14 - What Hoka sees as the ideal use for…
People in this episode
Host: Matt
Guest: Rebekah Broe
Topics covered
- shoe design
- running shoes
- Hoka Cielo X1
- product performance
- midsole technology
- distance racing
Keywords
- Cielo X1
- Hoka
- running shoes
- midsole geometry
- foam composition
- shoe performance
- distance racing
Sponsors
Rabbit, Skratch Labs
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: HOKA
Products: Cielo X1 3.0
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