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Vaporfly 4vsCielo X1 3.0
The Vaporfly 4 and Cielo X1 3.0 are both race shoes built for road running. The Vaporfly 4 retails for $260 while the Cielo X1 3.0 comes in at $275 — a $15 difference. The Vaporfly 4 is the lighter shoe at 5.9 oz versus 6.8 oz for the Cielo X1 3.0. In our ratings, the Vaporfly 4 edges out the Cielo X1 3.0 — 8.9/10 versus 8.6/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.6 / 10 | |
| Price | $260✓ | $275 | |
| Weight | 5.9 oz✓ | 6.8 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | 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 | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Bad | Bad |
