Head-to-Head
Cielo X1 3.0vsGel Cumulus 28
The Cielo X1 3.0 is a race shoe while the Gel Cumulus 28 is a daily trainer shoe. The Cielo X1 3.0 retails for $275 while the Gel Cumulus 28 comes in at $145 — a $130 difference. The Cielo X1 3.0 is the lighter shoe at 6.8 oz versus 9.1 oz for the Gel Cumulus 28. In our ratings, the Cielo X1 3.0 edges out the Gel Cumulus 28 — 8.6/10 versus 7.9/10.
| Rating | 8.6 / 10✓ | 7.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $275 | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 6.8 oz✓ | 9.1 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 7 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 38 mm | 38.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Bad | Good✓ |
