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Adizero Adios Pro 4vsCielo X1 3.0
The Adizero Adios Pro 4 and Cielo X1 3.0 are both race shoes built for road running. The Adizero Adios Pro 4 retails for $250 while the Cielo X1 3.0 comes in at $275 — a $25 difference. The Cielo X1 3.0 is the lighter shoe at 6.8 oz versus 7.1 oz for the Adizero Adios Pro 4. In our ratings, the Adizero Adios Pro 4 edges out the Cielo X1 3.0 — 9.3/10 versus 8.6/10.
| Rating | 9.3 / 10✓ | 8.6 / 10 | |
| Price | $250✓ | $275 | |
| Weight | 7.1 oz | 6.8 oz✓ | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 7 mm | |
| Stack | 39 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Very High✓ | High | |
| Breathability | Warm | Medium✓ | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Good✓ | Bad |
