Head-to-Head
Cielo X1 3.0vsGlycerin 23
The Cielo X1 3.0 is a race shoe while the Glycerin 23 is a daily trainer shoe. The Cielo X1 3.0 retails for $275 while the Glycerin 23 comes in at $175 — a $100 difference. The Cielo X1 3.0 is the lighter shoe at 6.8 oz versus 10.6 oz for the Glycerin 23. In our ratings, the Cielo X1 3.0 edges out the Glycerin 23 — 8.6/10 versus 8.0/10.
| Rating | 8.6 / 10✓ | 8.0 / 10 | |
| Price | $275 | $175✓ | |
| Weight | 6.8 oz✓ | 10.6 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 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Wide | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Bad | Very Good✓ |
