Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jun 22, 2025 · summarized
MixedA runner found the Cielo X1 2.0 fast, but the outsole wore quickly and a piece came loose during a marathon at about 100 km; Hoka refunded under warranty.
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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 · Jun 22, 2025 · summarized
MixedA runner found the Cielo X1 2.0 fast, but the outsole wore quickly and a piece came loose during a marathon at about 100 km; Hoka refunded under warranty.
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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