A propulsive ride for pure speed!
When it came to creating the new Cielo X1, Hoka kept their foot on the gas pedal and eliminated anything that didn’t enhance the ride. Designed with dynamic cutouts for weight savings, this ultra-fast road racer features a winged carbon fiber plate sandwiched between two layers of resilient PEBA foam. Sporting a speed-centric rocker shape, breathable knit upper, and gusseted knit tongue, you’ll be locked and loaded for racing.
For reference I run mostly half marathons with the occasional marathons and 10k race. Half Marathon PB is 1:29:29.
Found the fit on this shoe to be excellent as it’s super comfortable. Really nice cushioned landings and springy push off. Heavier and slightly slower turnover for me that the Metaspeed Sky Paris but the Cielo is a more cushy shoe that I’ll be choosing for upcoming half marathons and marathons.
Shoutout to Blacktoe for their amazing customer service and communication during the Canada Post strike. It really showed that they really do care about their customers!
They provide a solid base with energy return!
it was super bouncy. first time wearing carbon plated shoes. I actually love it considering the multiple times I stopped to tie my shoelaces, had to double knot the laces after.