Guru tip: A legit race day contender 

Tech tip:  Shoot for the stars (or should I say sky) in the Hoka Cielo X1 2.0. Redesigned for performance, the Cielo X1 2.0 shaved some ounces and now boasted a whopping 8.1 oz weight for a race legal 39mm stack height. The Cielo X1 2.0 features a dual-density PEBA midsole that sandwiches a winged carbon fiber plate all shaped in a centric MetaRocker™. All that fancy jargon means you’re getting the pinnacle of race performance technology for an incredibly fast and bouncy ride that will make you feel like you’re gliding through the stars with each step. An ultra light engineered jacquard mesh upper provides a much better lockdown than the previous pair along with a smidge of heel padding for a perfect race day fit. And we can’t forget the sticky rubber outsole, a top tier rubber made to give you the utmost confidence with each step.

Buy this shoe if… you’re ready to toe the line

Don’t buy this shoe if… you don’t want to fly (aka looking for a pickleball shoe)