Head-to-Head
Adizero Adios 9vsCloudmonster 3
The Adizero Adios 9 is a speed trainer shoe while the Cloudmonster 3 is a recovery / easy run shoe. The Adizero Adios 9 retails for $140 while the Cloudmonster 3 comes in at $190 — a $50 difference. The Adizero Adios 9 is the lighter shoe at 6.2 oz versus 10.4 oz for the Cloudmonster 3. In our ratings, the Adizero Adios 9 edges out the Cloudmonster 3 — 9.4/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 9.4 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10 | |
| Price | $140✓ | $190 | |
| Weight | 6.2 oz✓ | 10.4 oz | |
| Category | Speed Trainer | Recovery / Easy Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Low | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 7 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 28 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Warm | Warm | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
