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Adizero Adios 9vsCielo X1 3.0
The Adizero Adios 9 is a speed trainer shoe while the Cielo X1 3.0 is a race shoe. The Adizero Adios 9 retails for $140 while the Cielo X1 3.0 comes in at $275 — a $135 difference. The Adizero Adios 9 is the lighter shoe at 6.2 oz versus 6.8 oz for the Cielo X1 3.0. In our ratings, the Adizero Adios 9 edges out the Cielo X1 3.0 — 9.4/10 versus 8.6/10.
| Rating | 9.4 / 10✓ | 8.6 / 10 | |
| Price | $140✓ | $275 | |
| Weight | 6.2 oz✓ | 6.8 oz | |
| Category | Speed Trainer | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Low | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 7 mm | 7 mm | |
| Stack | 28 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Warm | Medium✓ | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good✓ | Bad |
