Head-to-Head
Clifton 10vsCielo X1 3.0
The Clifton 10 is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Cielo X1 3.0 is a race shoe. The Clifton 10 retails for $150 while the Cielo X1 3.0 comes in at $275 — a $125 difference. The Cielo X1 3.0 is the lighter shoe at 6.8 oz versus 9.8 oz for the Clifton 10. In our ratings, the Clifton 10 edges out the Cielo X1 3.0 — 9.0/10 versus 8.6/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.6 / 10 | |
| Price | $150✓ | $275 | |
| Weight | 9.8 oz | 6.8 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 7 mm | |
| Stack | 42 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Low | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Decent✓ | Bad |
