Head-to-Head
Rebel v5vsCielo X1 3.0
The Rebel v5 is a daily trainer shoe while the Cielo X1 3.0 is a race shoe. The Rebel v5 retails for $145 while the Cielo X1 3.0 comes in at $275 — a $130 difference. The Cielo X1 3.0 is the lighter shoe at 6.8 oz versus 7.9 oz for the Rebel v5. In our ratings, the Rebel v5 edges out the Cielo X1 3.0 — 9.0/10 versus 8.6/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.6 / 10 | |
| Price | $145✓ | $275 | |
| Weight | 7.9 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 | 35 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Medium | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Decent✓ | Bad |
