Head-to-Head
Cielo X1 3.0vsEndorphin Pro 5
The Cielo X1 3.0 and Endorphin Pro 5 are both race shoes built for road running. The Cielo X1 3.0 retails for $275 while the Endorphin Pro 5 comes in at $240 — a $35 difference. The Cielo X1 3.0 is the lighter shoe at 6.8 oz versus 7.3 oz for the Endorphin Pro 5. In our ratings, the Cielo X1 3.0 edges out the Endorphin Pro 5 — 8.6/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 8.6 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10 | |
| Price | $275 | $240✓ | |
| Weight | 6.8 oz✓ | 7.3 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 | 39.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Bad | Decent✓ |
