Hoka Cielo X1 2.0
The Cielo X1 2.0 is Hoka's flagship carbon marathon racer, cutting over an ounce from the original with dual layers of bouncy PEBA foam around a winged carbon plate. The ride is aggressive and rocker-heavy, rewarding midfoot strikers with a strong toe-off. It is one of the bounciest super shoes available, at one of the highest prices.
Reach for the Hoka Cielo X1 2.0 for race day. It's a neutral shoe, best for runners with an efficient stride who don't need pronation support. The tall, soft stack favors comfort over ground feel. That's great for high mileage and bigger runners, less so for racing snappiness.
- Huge PEBA bounce with an aggressive rocker
- Much lighter than the original Cielo X1
- Legit Vaporfly and Alphafly competitor
- $275
- Aggressive geometry punishes slow paces and heel striking
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