I Tested HOKA’s Lightest Shoe Yet—and It's Built for Long-Distance Speed and Race Day PRs

Not everyone is a runner. For those of us who’ve come to love this once-torturous sport, often after a life change or new goal, the value of a reliable pair of running shoes is obvious. You may already be familiar with Hoka through popular models like the Clifton or Bondi. And while newer to the block, the Cielo line is built with speed, efficiency, and race-day performance in mind.

The first version of the Cielo made its way to runners just two years ago, with the intention of being a reliable...