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Fast-R Nitro Elite 3vsCielo X1 3.0
The Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 and Cielo X1 3.0 are both race shoes built for road running. The Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 retails for $300 while the Cielo X1 3.0 comes in at $275 — a $25 difference. The Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 is the lighter shoe at 6.0 oz versus 6.8 oz for the Cielo X1 3.0. In our ratings, the Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 edges out the Cielo X1 3.0 — 8.8/10 versus 8.6/10.
| Rating | 8.8 / 10✓ | 8.6 / 10 | |
| Price | $300 | $275✓ | |
| Weight | 6.0 oz✓ | 6.8 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 7 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Very High✓ | High | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Bad | Bad |
