Head-to-Head
Cielo X1 3.0vsLaunch 12
The Cielo X1 3.0 is a race shoe while the Launch 12 is a daily trainer shoe. The Cielo X1 3.0 retails for $275 while the Launch 12 comes in at $120 — a $155 difference. The Cielo X1 3.0 is the lighter shoe at 6.8 oz versus 8.9 oz for the Launch 12. In our ratings, the Cielo X1 3.0 edges out the Launch 12 — 8.6/10 versus 8.2/10.
| Rating | 8.6 / 10✓ | 8.2 / 10 | |
| Price | $275 | $120✓ | |
| Weight | 6.8 oz✓ | 8.9 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 | 35 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Medium | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Bad | Good✓ |
