Head-to-Head
Endorphin Elite 2vsCielo X1 3.0
The Endorphin Elite 2 and Cielo X1 3.0 are both race shoes built for road running. The Endorphin Elite 2 retails for $290 while the Cielo X1 3.0 comes in at $275 — a $15 difference. The Cielo X1 3.0 is the lighter shoe at 6.8 oz versus 7.0 oz for the Endorphin Elite 2. In our ratings, the Endorphin Elite 2 edges out the Cielo X1 3.0 — 8.8/10 versus 8.6/10.
| Rating | 8.8 / 10✓ | 8.6 / 10 | |
| Price | $290 | $275✓ | |
| Weight | 7.0 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 | 39.5 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Very High✓ | High | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Bad |
