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HOKA Cielo X1 3.0vsSaucony Endorphin Pro 5

The HOKA Cielo X1 3.0 and Saucony Endorphin Pro 5 score 65% on spec similarity. Going from the HOKA Cielo X1 3.0 to the Saucony Endorphin Pro 5: 1 mm more drop and 7 g lighter.

Side by side

The Δ column is the Saucony Endorphin Pro 5 minus the HOKA Cielo X1 3.0. A dash means we don't have a sourced value.

HOKA Cielo X1 3.0 vs Saucony Endorphin Pro 5 specifications
SpecHOKA Cielo X1 3.0Saucony Endorphin Pro 5Δ
Heel stack—39.5 mm—
Forefoot stack—31.5 mm—
Drop7 mm8 mm+1mm
Weight213 g206 g−7g
RRP (GBP)£250£250±£0
CategoryRaceRacesame
SupportNeutralNeutralsame
SurfaceRoadRoadsame
StatusCurrentCurrentsame

Who should pick which

Based only on the numbers above. Fit and feel aren't in this comparison.

Pick the
HOKA Cielo X1 3.0

if you want:

  • a lower heel-to-toe drop (7 vs 8 mm)
Pick the
Saucony Endorphin Pro 5

if you want:

  • a higher heel-to-toe drop (8 vs 7 mm)
  • a lighter shoe (206 vs 213 g)
FAQ FAQ

HOKA Cielo X1 3.0 vs Saucony Endorphin Pro 5: questions

Answers are generated from the published specs on this page. Missing values are left out, never estimated.

Which is lighter, the HOKA Cielo X1 3.0 or the Saucony Endorphin Pro 5?

The Saucony Endorphin Pro 5, at 206 g vs 213 g, 7 g lighter on published figures. Weights are as published, at each brand's reference size: unisex UK 9.5 for the HOKA Cielo X1 3.0, men's (size not stated) for the Saucony Endorphin Pro 5.

What's the drop difference between the HOKA Cielo X1 3.0 and the Saucony Endorphin Pro 5?

1 mm. The HOKA Cielo X1 3.0 has a 7 mm drop and the Saucony Endorphin Pro 5 an 8 mm drop.

Which is cheaper, the HOKA Cielo X1 3.0 or the Saucony Endorphin Pro 5?

Neither: both have a UK RRP of £250.

How similar are the HOKA Cielo X1 3.0 and the Saucony Endorphin Pro 5?

They score 65% on Trova's spec similarity, which compares published heel stack, drop, weight, category and support. Both are in our race category.