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 — 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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