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Adizero Boston 13vsCielo X1 3.0
The Adizero Boston 13 is a speed trainer shoe while the Cielo X1 3.0 is a race shoe. The Adizero Boston 13 retails for $160 while the Cielo X1 3.0 comes in at $275 — a $115 difference. The Cielo X1 3.0 is the lighter shoe at 6.8 oz versus 9.0 oz for the Adizero Boston 13. In our ratings, the Adizero Boston 13 edges out the Cielo X1 3.0 — 9.2/10 versus 8.6/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 8.6 / 10 | |
| Price | $160✓ | $275 | |
| Weight | 9.0 oz | 6.8 oz✓ | |
| Category | Speed Trainer | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 7 mm | |
| Stack | 36 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Medium | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Bad |
