Head-to-Head
Hyperion Elite 5vsCielo X1 3.0
The Hyperion Elite 5 and Cielo X1 3.0 are both race shoes built for road running. Both are priced at $275. The Cielo X1 3.0 is the lighter shoe at 6.8 oz versus 7.1 oz for the Hyperion Elite 5. In our ratings, the Hyperion Elite 5 edges out the Cielo X1 3.0 — 9.1/10 versus 8.6/10.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 8.6 / 10 | |
| Price | $275✓ | $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) | 8 mm | 7 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Bad | Bad |
