Head-to-Head
Neo Zen 2vsCielo X1 3.0
The Neo Zen 2 is a daily trainer shoe while the Cielo X1 3.0 is a race shoe. The Neo Zen 2 retails for $160 while the Cielo X1 3.0 comes in at $275 — a $115 difference. The Cielo X1 3.0 is the lighter shoe at 6.8 oz versus 8.5 oz for the Neo Zen 2. Both score 8.6/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 8.6 / 10✓ | 8.6 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $160✓ | $275 | |
| Weight | 8.5 oz | 6.8 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 7 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Low | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Bad | Bad |
