Head-to-Head
Lone Peak 9vsCloudrunner 3
The Lone Peak 9 and Cloudrunner 3 are both daily trainer shoes built for trail running. The Lone Peak 9 retails for $140 while the Cloudrunner 3 comes in at $160 — a $20 difference. Both weigh 10.4 oz. In our ratings, the Lone Peak 9 edges out the Cloudrunner 3 — 9.2/10 versus 8.0/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 8.0 / 10 | |
| Price | $140✓ | $160 | |
| Weight | 10.4 oz✓ | 10.4 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Trail | Road | |
| Cushion | Low | Low | |
| Softness | Firm | Firm | |
| Drop | Low | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 0 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 25 mm | 31 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Wide | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Warm | Medium✓ | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
