Head-to-Head
MegablastvsCloudrunner 3
The Megablast is a long run shoe while the Cloudrunner 3 is a daily trainer shoe. The Megablast retails for $225 while the Cloudrunner 3 comes in at $160 — a $65 difference. The Megablast is the lighter shoe at 7.7 oz versus 10.4 oz for the Cloudrunner 3. In our ratings, the Megablast edges out the Cloudrunner 3 — 9.1/10 versus 8.0/10.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 8.0 / 10 | |
| Price | $225 | $160✓ | |
| Weight | 7.7 oz✓ | 10.4 oz | |
| Category | Long Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Low | |
| Softness | Soft | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 45 mm | 31 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
