Hoka Cielo X1 Review After 210km | Compared to 12 carbon racing shoes

[@Amariths1]

Bought these for my first marathon, greatest decision for someone looking to just complete and not stop running like me. My recovery time after the race was better than my other shoes too especially since my daily runner were stability shoes.

[@ianstyring9602]

Great review Nick. I've finally bitten the bullet and bought a pair in a newly released colourway. First impressions - bounce bounce bounce, like the Prime x Strung with more stability.

[@alredalred]

Picked up a pair as a race option and I am so glad I did. Ordered the SC Elite v4 originally since it came in a wide and they were terrible unless I was going all out. The Cielo lets me do all paces and honestly would just be a great do it everything shoe if it wasn't so pricey.

[@nickkibblewhite7375]

So pleased this was a positive review. I got mine by default after I missed out on a release of Alpha Fly 3. Ran London in the Cielo and achieved a PB (3:01) bit of a bitter sweet moment as smashed my previous best but wanted a sub 3. (I’m 52) it was my quads not the shoes that cost me - they were comfortable and bouncy to the end and no issues with the laces😅. Whether a lighter pair of racers would have made the difference who knows. But I really like them.

[@davidosolo]

Haha. I read an article that stated that these are the perfect shoes for running a marathon between 3h and 3h45´. You kept that promise!

[@TheFODRunner]

The weight put me off this initially but your glowing review plus others has made me wonder if it’s one worth trying 🤔

[@TheRunTesters]

I guess the weight in your size might be more of a factor, but it’s been a lot of fun to run in!

[@arsenalmanic5540]

he has size 15 shoes so they all weigh 400g + lol

[@davidosolo]

@@arsenalmanic5540 I don’t agree. On the contrary: especially if he is a taller and bigger runner, this is these are the shoes for him!

[@arsenalmanic5540]

@@davidosolo yeah it's true

[@SetaSayin]

People complaining about a weight on a shoes are crazy , tell me when you know the difference from A grain of salt to a grain of sugar

[@i.p2088]

Yes.. I love the shoe laces. Give amazing lock down. I always do a double lock in all shoes and it never gets loose.

[@gaphood4211]

Outstanding review and comparisons

[@jordanmiller5627]

I love my pair of these shoes. So fun to run in

[@i.p2088]

Great review, I love the Cielo X1. It's the only Hoka that fits my wide feet 🎉

[@timnewell5120]

I agree. Hoka's are usually a bad fit for me - but not these. They are my most comfortable running shoes.

[@massi888]

Thank you Nick, great video, i really enjoyed it

[@TheRunTesters]

Thanks!

[@robsnow2099]

One of my absolute favorite shoes, with the pro 3 for me this year.

[@everydaylifefilms]

Just purchased one after much deliberation and managing to sell my Superblast away to fund for this. Hoping to wear them mainly on my key long runs and if all is well, my next coming half marathon!

[@davidosolo]

Who are those people that buy your used shoes? 🤢

[@ericb7937]

First run on these I hurt my foot. I then realized it was because I had bad form. The next day I adjusted the way I was striking the ground and boom. My technique is better now and feels amazing this shoe

[@damodaraomalley3974]

best best most directly easy to digest review.

[@pbnotj1]

Would love to try it but cost too expensive to just try it when I have adios pro 3 that works so well for this purpose and have gotten on sale … Maybe I will figure out way to get on sale eventually for under 200 and definitely appreciate the review!

[@grantmckay7014]

Agreed. Picked up Adios Pro 3 on 40% sale and it has become a great long run and/or session shoe. Hard to go past it when on sale at that price. Helps save the less durable Vaporfly 3s for race day.

[@nickwilsonxc]

I’m running the Big Bear marathon next month which is a very net downhill marathon. My normal racing shoe is the ASICS Metaspeed Sky Paris but the sole of my first pair got shredded during a fast 10K downhill training run (along with the skin on the bottom of my heels). My initial thoughts are that it sounds like the Cielo X1 is the most durable carbon plate racing shoe, provides a good foot lockdown and protection, and weight makes less of an impact moving downhill than flat or uphill. I think it might be the better option for a downhill marathon in particular where you need added comfort and durability and weight becomes less of a factor. Would you agree or would you recommend a different shoe?

[@michaelgriffiths305]

One that is better for bigger runners, maybe as requires greater force to get the bounce back. Durable too.

[@michaelgriffiths305]

In Nicks view Only the ASICS MSP, the two Nike trainers beat it outright. The Adidas Pro 3 and the Saucony Elite are faster but not as fun…. Fair play Hoka.

[@kaprikornian1]

Nick, as a heel striker myself, wouldn't the Edge Paris be a better option than the Sky Paris? And is the fit in the NB Elite v4 as wide as the Rebel? I like my Rebels but they are a bit wide for my narrow feet. But overall you did bring up my curiosity about the Cielo X1, if I find a nice discount I might just try it out! Although as a (very) mild supinator, that lack of support on the outside makes me wonder if it will have any effect on my ride...

[@davidosolo]

The difference between the Edge and the Sky got to do with increasing cadence vs increasing stride length at faster speeds (not so much with heel striking vs forefoot striking)? In theory you are right about the cut in the sole not being the best thing for supinators. But on the other hand, the bounce that this shoe gives would be very positive for a supinator, I think.

[@MrTthacker98001]

Nice review. Thanks.

[@EmirBalali]

Hey Nick! Great review as always. Do you mind sharing your HR Max? im just curious about your longer efforts, but can't really estimate the "load" without knowing what those HR values mean for you

[@MyFatAdaptedLife]

Comprehensive, as always.

[@joakimtollerud2172]

I really want this shoe for my marathon training. Hopefully the price will come down soon.

[@ds37]

likewise, at that price range I'm too much on the fence. At 200 or even 180 it would be a no brainer.

[@cuchulainn06]

Agreed! I have over 350+ Miles on them daily training and racing......Have you reviewed the version 2?

[@gangigooga7710]

so you use them for everyday training as well? They work fine for this?

[@cuchulainn06]

@gangigooga7710 absolutely..... unbelievable durable

[@cuchulainn06]

@@gangigooga7710 Absolutely, incredibly durable!

[@gangigooga7710]

@ YES! so happy to hear. everyone seems to be against carbon soles when it comes to daily training but these seem very good for this!

[@mazanek198585]

How does the Hola Cielo X1 compare to the Superblast and Superblast2

[@glennsantiago4003]

Hi , does the upper break in ? Good toebox space however too snug at the side of the foot. Thanks !

[@ronrahim703]

Hi Nick, mega good video. Thank you! I've had the rocket x2 for a long time and also have the feeling that the bouncing is slowing down. Was that your impression too, did I get that right? I'm looking for something new for the Berlin Marathon. You would prefer the Alphafly 3 to the Cielo X1, right? Thanks, Ron

[@therapygrind]

I would have been interested in your opinion of the forefoot feel of the Adios Pro 3 rods v. the Hoka plate. Does Adidas have a valid point of their rods resembling the metatarsals in your foot approach offering greater midsole/forefoot torsion/flex?

[@reigaterobot4965]

Got 600km out of my 1st pair, just purchased my 2nd pair :)

[@robhughes645]

Great review, really wish there was some consistency in the pacing though. This flipping between miles and kilometres is really exhausting and something I never hear outside the UK or the US. 🤣😅

[@FenboyTim]

I think the Cielo X1 is pretty much sold out everywhere in the uk. I have it, I’ve not quite figured out its best use case, possible autumn marathon shoe. It is so fun to run in.

[@BenOlivarez-l6m]

I'm thinking about buying this shoe but, if I just do regular jogging 5 to 6 times a week 6 mlesi a day would this be a good shoe for what I'm looking for? I love how the shoe fits and fills but I don't want to ruin it by running in it too much

[@andreasschwarz4908]

I don't see why not. It can go longer distances than that but it's not a mistake to use it for that. The bigger problem would be the opposite, if you had a shoe meant for shorter distance and you were trying to run long distances.

[@timnewell5120]

I really like these shoes. I'm due for my second pair soon. I'll be re using the laces after I retire the shoes.

[@sts265]

How many miles did you wind up getting in? How was the performance at end of life?

[@timnewell5120]

@@sts265 I did not pay attention to total mileage. Maybe 500 miles. The uppers will last forever. The outsole is gone on the heels. They still feel good.

[@sparkky5843]

What about the fit? Is it narrow like other Hokas?

[@TheHutchRuns]

Too many super shoes out at the moment, can't justify these over the Alphafly 3, Metaspeed Sky Paris, Rocket X2 and Vaporfly 2 & 3 that I already have!

[@hannaniakurkos8468]

Hi nick .. great vid , I’m considering to by the cielo 1 but why it’s so expensive 275$ 🥴 and second the laces look like a gift rap 🤣

[@liamhockey9189]

Curiosity got the better of me, had to order a pair 😂

[@HTB6493]

These shoes look so hipster and im all for it

[@ericknowles6257]

Great shoe and small asterisk that I'm a trail runner, but the Cielo X1 is awful on wet pavement. Keep the powder dry on this one for wet conditions.

[@jackodea8952]

First one here woo hoo!!

[@bobkhan1809]

I really like this shoe. The one thing keeping me from flat out loving it (besides the price) is that the fit is good for me through the heel and midfoot, but the forefoot/toe box feels like a balloon--not so much in width, but in the amount of material spanning that width, if that makes sense? I have a normal to narrower foot and that just makes it harder for me to achieve a lockdown which makes me capable of forefoot striking in the shoe with the precision that I'd like, the forefoot feels too squirrelly. That is partly on me so maybe I can improve mechanics with its help. Excited to see what happens with V2 of this shoe, hopefully they can bring the price down a little as well? Really bonkers suggested asking price in the US for this one.

[@darren9075]

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