Head-to-Head
Cielo X1 3.0vsGlycerin Max 2
The Cielo X1 3.0 is a race shoe while the Glycerin Max 2 is a recovery / easy run shoe. The Cielo X1 3.0 retails for $275 while the Glycerin Max 2 comes in at $200 — a $75 difference. The Cielo X1 3.0 is the lighter shoe at 6.8 oz versus 11.2 oz for the Glycerin Max 2. In our ratings, the Cielo X1 3.0 edges out the Glycerin Max 2 — 8.6/10 versus 8.1/10.
| Rating | 8.6 / 10✓ | 8.1 / 10 | |
| Price | $275 | $200✓ | |
| Weight | 6.8 oz✓ | 11.2 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Recovery / Easy Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 7 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 38 mm | 45 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Bad | Good✓ |
