HOKA Cielo X1 2.0
£150
Typical street price · £250 RRP
Typical of 6 listings at 1 shop we read.
- Weight
- 230 g (men's US 9)
- Stack
- 46 mm heel / 39 mm fore
- Drop
- 7 mm
- Plate
- carbon fibre
- Foam
- PEBA
- Stability
- stable and forgiving
- Competitive life
- ~350 km
- Built for
- Marathon · Ultra
Verdict
Enormous, cushioned and surprisingly stable. For heavier runners and slower marathoners it may genuinely be the most comfortable way to cover 42km fast.
■ Caution
At 46mm it is 6mm over the road limit and not legal for Applicable Competitions. It is also heavy at 230g.
Where to buy
Best price today — some sizes£150at Armaghsports — £100 under RRP
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Legality by event
- Road racing
- ■ +6.0mm over
- Track events
- ■ +26.0mm over
- Field events
- ■ +26.0mm over
- Cross country (spiked shoes)
- ■ +26.0mm over
- Cross country (non-spiked)
- ■ +6.0mm over
- Race walking
- ■ +6.0mm over
- Mountain and trail
- no limit
Limits bind World Athletics Applicable Competitions; most club and local races apply no shoe rule at all. What that means in practice.
Reading — what would the Cielo X1 2.0 save you?
- Saving
- −2:18 … −3:39
- Projected
- 3:41:21
- Per race
- £27
- ~5.5 races in the foam
- Per second
- £0.15
- whole-life basis
Economy gain 2.8–4% v. a traditional flat, adjusted for pace and your current shoes. Full method.
Manufacturer-stated specs unless marked estimated · last reviewed 2026-08-13 · prices are UK RRP; check the retailer for the live figure.