Nike Alphafly 3 vs Hoka Cielo X1: Which carbon super-shoe comes out on top?

The Hoka Cielo X1 and Nike Alphafly 3 are two of our favourite new carbon plate running shoes of 2024, with both offering bouncy, propulsive rides that are perfect for marathons in particular. Nick is a big fan of both shoes and has used them for several key runs during his marathon training this year. In this video he runs through the pros and cons of each shoe, and says which he’d get. Check out our reviews of both shoes: JUMP STRAIGHT IN: 00:00 - Intro 00:16 - Design & Key Stats 02:29 - How’s The Fit 03:12 - The Run Test 06:42 - Verdict Subscribe to The Run Testers for more running gear reviews: