Head-to-Head
Cielo X1 3.0vsEllipse
The Cielo X1 3.0 is a race shoe while the Ellipse is a daily trainer shoe. The Cielo X1 3.0 retails for $275 while the Ellipse comes in at $145 — a $130 difference. The Cielo X1 3.0 is the lighter shoe at 6.8 oz versus 9.6 oz for the Ellipse. In our ratings, the Cielo X1 3.0 edges out the Ellipse — 8.6/10 versus 8.4/10.
| Rating | 8.6 / 10✓ | 8.4 / 10 | |
| Price | $275 | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 6.8 oz✓ | 9.6 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 7 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 38 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Medium | |
| Breathability | Medium✓ | Warm | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Bad | Decent✓ |
