Head-to-Head
Cielo X1 3.0vsEndorphin Elite 3
The Cielo X1 3.0 and Endorphin Elite 3 are both race shoes built for road running. The Cielo X1 3.0 retails for $275 while the Endorphin Elite 3 comes in at $290 — a $15 difference. The Cielo X1 3.0 is the lighter shoe at 6.8 oz versus 7.2 oz for the Endorphin Elite 3. In our ratings, the Cielo X1 3.0 edges out the Endorphin Elite 3 — 8.6/10 versus 8.4/10.
| Rating | 8.6 / 10✓ | 8.4 / 10 | |
| Price | $275✓ | $290 | |
| Weight | 6.8 oz✓ | 7.2 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 7 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 38 mm | 39.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High | Very High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Bad | Good✓ |
