Head-to-Head
Aero BurstvsCielo X1 3.0
The Aero Burst is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Cielo X1 3.0 is a race shoe. The Aero Burst retails for $150 while the Cielo X1 3.0 comes in at $275 — a $125 difference. The Cielo X1 3.0 is the lighter shoe at 6.8 oz versus 11.0 oz for the Aero Burst. In our ratings, the Aero Burst edges out the Cielo X1 3.0 — 8.7/10 versus 8.6/10.
| Rating | 8.7 / 10✓ | 8.6 / 10 | |
| Price | $150✓ | $275 | |
| Weight | 11.0 oz | 6.8 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 7 mm | |
| Stack | 42 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Low | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Good✓ | Bad |
