Head-to-Head
Cielo X1 3.0vsCascadia Elite
The Cielo X1 3.0 and Cascadia Elite 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 9.7 oz for the Cascadia Elite. In our ratings, the Cascadia Elite edges out the Cielo X1 3.0 — 8.7/10 versus 8.6/10.
| Rating | 8.6 / 10 | 8.7 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $275✓ | $275✓ | |
| Weight | 6.8 oz✓ | 9.7 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Trail | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 7 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 38 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Bad | Good✓ |
