Head-to-Head
Torin 8vsCloudmonster 3 Hyper
The Torin 8 is a daily trainer shoe while the Cloudmonster 3 Hyper is a long run shoe. The Torin 8 retails for $150 while the Cloudmonster 3 Hyper comes in at $220 — a $70 difference. The Cloudmonster 3 Hyper is the lighter shoe at 9.3 oz versus 10.1 oz for the Torin 8. In our ratings, the Torin 8 edges out the Cloudmonster 3 Hyper — 9.2/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10 | |
| Price | $150✓ | $220 | |
| Weight | 10.1 oz | 9.3 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Long Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Low | High | |
| Softness | Firm | Firm | |
| Drop | Low | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 0 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 30 mm | 45 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Wide | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium✓ | Warm | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Good |
