Comments on: Hoka Cielo X1 2.0 Review: More Fast, More Fun

By: Dave Barnett

Dave Barnett — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:18 +0000

How do you find these for racing a 10k versus the Rocket X2? I smoked every PR I had in 5k and 10k in those shoes, and recently lost all of my shoes in the Palisades fire. I’m looking to get a new pair of racers, and based on this reviews, it sounds like the new Cielo’s are at least as fast as the Rocket X2, and even more fun? Just curious about your thoughts between the two. I run around a 38 minute 10k and I’m 50, hence my desire for shoes that are fast but easier on the feet and knees!

By: Tim

Tim — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:36:11 +0000

I loved version 1. I found version 1 to have some medial support/stability which I need. It seemed to be one of the few “super shoes” that provided some medial support/stability. I was very disappointed to see the medial cut out in version 2. Thank you for touching on the stability issues of the shoe.

By: Robbe

Robbe — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 14:19:25 +0000

In reply to William GILLIES, WILLIAM (5758). Did mention it, feels fine to me, but it is a narrow fit overall.

By: Robbe

Robbe — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 14:19:03 +0000

In reply to James. It's a bit difficult getting on, but that does help with the snug and secure fit

By: Andy

Andy — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 14:49:34 +0000

From Robbe’s “likes” in the review: “Moving onto the upper, the fit is immaculate. It felt snug and secure at all spots, but with just enough room in the toe box that I didn’t get any pressure or hot spots. The toe box has perennially been one of Hoka’s glaring weaknesses, but it’s perfectly fine in this shoe. There are a few uppers that fit like a glove: Norda 001, Brooks Hyperion, and this. That’s something that’s hard to come by, but you love it when you can get it.”

By: James

James — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 10:54:01 +0000

Great review as always. How does this compare to the Rocket for ease of getting your foot in? An important consideration for us sockless triathletes. Love my Rockets but I’m losing valuable seconds having to sit on the floor to get them on!

By: Tom

Tom — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 08:04:16 +0000

Hi!
Thanks for the review. As I knew you guys liked the first one, I was waiting for this review.
I bought the first version on a Black Friday deal, 20% off. And loved it straight away. Currently I’m preparing for a marathon and will use the first version for that.
Guess I will have to buy myself a pair of the 2.0 for the next marathon, probably Brussels marathon. Hopefully I can score a discount, because 275 € is expensive. Especially when thinking Adidas got the Pro 4 at 250 €.
Enjoy the run!

By: William GILLIES, WILLIAM (5758)

William GILLIES, WILLIAM (5758) — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 03:37:15 +0000

Thank you for the review. I don’t see anything in the review re the size of the toe box. I mention this because Hoka’s shoes generally run very narrow. To be fair to them they have introduced wider sizes for some of their daily shoes. Thank you.

By: Josh Jelden

Josh Jelden — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 02:25:38 +0000

Now the ultimate question…go with the Hoka or wait for the Saucony Endorphin Elite 2? Which $275 shoe to rule them all?