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Runners mostly find it fast and bouncy at race and threshold paces, with several calling it stable enough to race in.
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Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Mar 23, 2025 · summarized
PositiveA 55-year-old 1:30 half marathoner used the Cielo X1 2.0 for threshold runs and finds it amazingly bouncy and smooth at pace, true to size with ample room, though the soft heel feels odd standing.
Blog · Runner's World – Jeff Dengate · summarized
PositiveFaster, lighter and more propulsive than v1, with an exceptionally thin, breathable upper. A big rockered racer for workouts and marathons. Some testers found the soft foam too much late in long efforts.
Runners mostly find it fast and bouncy at race and threshold paces, with several calling it stable enough to race in. A few found it less comfortable at easy paces or on longer runs.
Of the 14 reviews with a clear verdict, 57% are positive, 29% mixed and 14% negative. The praise mentioned most is fast. The most common complaint is unstable.
The complaints reviewers mention most: unstable (3 reviews), narrow fit (2 reviews) and wears out fast (1 review).
We collected and summarized 14 experiences shared on Reddit, blogs and YouTube, with links to the original sources. Reviews submitted here are checked for spam before they appear. Every review, submitted here or collected, is read as positive, mixed or negative.
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