Head-to-Head
Cielo X1 3.0vsGhost 18
The Cielo X1 3.0 is a race shoe while the Ghost 18 is a daily trainer shoe. The Cielo X1 3.0 retails for $275 while the Ghost 18 comes in at $150 — a $125 difference. The Cielo X1 3.0 is the lighter shoe at 6.8 oz versus 10.2 oz for the Ghost 18. In our ratings, the Cielo X1 3.0 edges out the Ghost 18 — 8.6/10 versus 7.9/10.
| Rating | 8.6 / 10✓ | 7.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $275 | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 6.8 oz✓ | 10.2 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 7 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 38 mm | 36 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Bad | Very Good✓ |
