Head-to-Head
Cielo X1 3.0vsDeviate Nitro Elite 4
The Cielo X1 3.0 and Deviate Nitro Elite 4 are both race shoes built for road running. The Cielo X1 3.0 retails for $275 while the Deviate Nitro Elite 4 comes in at $250 — a $25 difference. The Deviate Nitro Elite 4 is the lighter shoe at 6.0 oz versus 6.8 oz for the Cielo X1 3.0. In our ratings, the Cielo X1 3.0 edges out the Deviate Nitro Elite 4 — 8.6/10 versus 8.4/10.
| Rating | 8.6 / 10✓ | 8.4 / 10 | |
| Price | $275 | $250✓ | |
| Weight | 6.8 oz | 6.0 oz✓ | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 7 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 38 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Bad | Decent✓ |
