Head-to-Head
Gel-Nimbus 28vsCloudmonster 3 Hyper
The Gel-Nimbus 28 is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Cloudmonster 3 Hyper is a long run shoe. The Gel-Nimbus 28 retails for $170 while the Cloudmonster 3 Hyper comes in at $220 — a $50 difference. The Cloudmonster 3 Hyper is the lighter shoe at 9.3 oz versus 10.0 oz for the Gel-Nimbus 28. In our ratings, the Gel-Nimbus 28 edges out the Cloudmonster 3 Hyper — 9.1/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10 | |
| Price | $170✓ | $220 | |
| Weight | 10.0 oz | 9.3 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Long Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | High | |
| Softness | Balanced | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 43.5 mm | 45 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium✓ | Warm | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
