Head-to-Head
SC Elite v5vsCielo X1 3.0
The SC Elite v5 and Cielo X1 3.0 are both race shoes built for road running. The SC Elite v5 retails for $265 while the Cielo X1 3.0 comes in at $275 — a $10 difference. The Cielo X1 3.0 is the lighter shoe at 6.8 oz versus 7.3 oz for the SC Elite v5. In our ratings, the SC Elite v5 edges out the Cielo X1 3.0 — 8.9/10 versus 8.6/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.6 / 10 | |
| Price | $265✓ | $275 | |
| Weight | 7.3 oz | 6.8 oz✓ | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 7 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Bad | Bad |
