Head-to-Head
Cielo X1 3.0vsGuide 19
The Cielo X1 3.0 is a race shoe while the Guide 19 is a daily trainer shoe. The Cielo X1 3.0 retails for $275 while the Guide 19 comes in at $150 — a $125 difference. The Cielo X1 3.0 is the lighter shoe at 6.8 oz versus 9.7 oz for the Guide 19. In our ratings, the Cielo X1 3.0 edges out the Guide 19 — 8.6/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 8.6 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10 | |
| Price | $275 | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 6.8 oz✓ | 9.7 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 7 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 38 mm | 35 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Bad | Very Good✓ |
