Hoka Cielo X1 vs New Balance SC Elite v4: Marathon super shoes compared by 2 runners

The New Balance SC Elite v4 and the Hoka Cielo X1 are two new standout carbon races shoes that definitely come with a marathon racing edge.
Testers Nick and Mike have been putting two of the most exciting super shoe launches of 2024 to the marathon training test to see which one impresses and help you pick between the two great shoes.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
00:14 - Price and key differences
01:42 - How do they fit?
04:36 - The Run Test
12:32 - Initial verdict
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[@NateCrail]

I really wish Hoka would release the black colorway of the Cielo X1.

[@Gary2329]

Interesting comparison. I have not yet found a marathon racing shoe that suits me better than the Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3 but the Hoka does sound intriguing but, like Nick has said, the weight puts me off somewhat. So a comparison between the Adidas and the Hoka would be interesting.

[@stefaniesmith7117]

Reviews for the Cielo had me so nervous I would be shoving my wide width foot in there. I had zero issues getting my foot in. I thought there was plenty of space. Laces are trashy, yes, but double knotting it like always kept them staying put.

[@JDeezle21]

Have you been on a run yet?

[@ianpayton3639]

Intrigued by the Cielo x1. I took it for a little trot after the London Winter run this weekend, and it’s very bouncy and quite aggressive, but holding it in hand vs my Saucony endorphin pro 3’s, it’s noticeably heavier in hand. I’d love to see you guys compare it against the endorphin pro 4

[@Noor-bu3xp]

Could you do a comparison between the Hoka Cielo X1 and Puma Fast R Nitro Elite 2?
From what one hears and sees, these two seem to be similiar in their set up and performance....

[@frankjacobsen6848]

Alphafly 3 vs Cielo x1👍

[@ricardoreis3844]

Great comparison! If Alphafly didnt exist I would run my marathons in CieloX from now on. Amazing feeling,huge bouncy, great protection after long runs and fast, so fast!!

[@DLVTWIN]

What good shoe laces do you recommend for the Cielo?

[@emksteve]

Thanks for the heel locking tip: Just had my first run in the SC Elite v4 and was on the verge of rubbing my heels by the end! Such a frustrating issue when the bog standard 1080s don’t cause any issues, especially for the elevated price.

[@shaifurrahman7423]

Great review! Can’t wait for the Hoka Mach 6 review if that’s in the pipeline? 👀

[@andys121.]

the v4 elite heels are dreadful , still got scabs on my heels 3 weeks later , such a shame , the previous 3 versions were fine

[@lydiahayes584]

Cielo vs saucony endorphin elite.

[@nanezferrer3565]

Sc elite v4 vs sky paris and edge paris

[@nirvanafsmith]

For the money it costs, it is a shame that the laces let it down.

[@Jazon2901]

Endorphin pro 4 vs alphafly 3

[@fabsterun]

Endorphin pro 4 not really a fast shoe . Take the pro 3

[@Aldinequeen]

Love the Hoka Cielo X1 but more for training than race day! Too heavy. Race day is for Alphafly.

[@Feanaro5503]

Speaking of bad laces on good shoes, my pair of Asics Novablast 3s came with one lace that was 5 inches shorter than the other. So I had to replace them.

[@nirvanafsmith]

My god you’re right about the laces on the Hoka!!! Awful! Such a shame as it’s a brilliant shoe!

[@toogoodtobeshoe1748]

Just swap the laces?? It’s the easiest fix in the world. Really isn’t that much of a shame lol

[@danielhillshafer5456]

Ngl. No one likely had this in their Bingo card in 2024z

[@MammothBehemoth]

Hope Nick would speak a bit more clearer. It's a bit harder to follow for people outside the UK. Cheers

[@kj17589]

Nowhere near as bad as Mike’s incessant use of “kind of”. There are other words Mike!

[@dillongomes8481]

Put it in 0.75x speed with Closed Captions

[@joelmead]

Alphafly is the best. Vaporfly is second. Rocket X2 is third. Basically anything else is alright but not on those three shoe's levels.

[@matthiassventoest6800]

hmmm, interesting.. Joel must be an elite, and tried them all.., see you in Paris Joel ??