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Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 vs Hoka Cielo X1 3.0 | Two of the fastest shoes you can buy
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Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 vs Hoka Cielo X1 3.0 | Two of the fastest shoes you can buy
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Apr 21, 202618:055.8K views
The Hoka Cielo X1 3.0 is a race-day super shoe focused on speed and efficiency. It’s the lightest version yet, with a 15 gram weight reduction compared to the previous model.
Built for fast efforts, it features a propulsive carbon fibre plate paired with a responsive PEBA superfoam, delivering high energy return and a snappy ride. The MetaRocker geometry is fine-tuned to optimise turnover, helping maintain a smooth, continuous motion through each stride.
The Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 is a big overhaul on the previous versions of the shoe. The incredibly lightweight design uses an upgraded Nitrofoam Elite midsole to provide a high level of energy return that combines with an extended carbon-fiber PWRPLATE for a propulsive toe off.
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00:23 - Stats
00:40 - Design
01:56 - How's the Fit?
05:01 - The Run Test
14:16 - Verdict & Alternatives
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Hoka Cielo X1 3.0 (UK): sportsshoes.prf.hn/l/W42odqk
Hoka Cielo X1 3.0 (US): runningwarehouse.com/HOKA_Cielo_X1_30/descpage-HCX13U1.html
Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 (UK): sportsshoes.prf.hn/l/3PDYekw
Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 (US): runningwarehouse.com/PUMA_Fast-R_Nitro_Elite_3/descpage-P3FNEMB.html
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