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Magic Speed 5vsCloudmonster 3
The Magic Speed 5 is a speed trainer shoe while the Cloudmonster 3 is a recovery / easy run shoe. The Magic Speed 5 retails for $180 while the Cloudmonster 3 comes in at $190 — a $10 difference. The Magic Speed 5 is the lighter shoe at 6.9 oz versus 10.4 oz for the Cloudmonster 3. In our ratings, the Magic Speed 5 edges out the Cloudmonster 3 — 8.7/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 8.7 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10 | |
| Price | $180✓ | $190 | |
| Weight | 6.9 oz✓ | 10.4 oz | |
| Category | Speed Trainer | Recovery / Easy Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 7 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 37.5 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Warm | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
