Head-to-Head
Trabuco 14vsCloudrunner 3
The Trabuco 14 and Cloudrunner 3 are both daily trainer shoes built for trail running. The Trabuco 14 retails for $145 while the Cloudrunner 3 comes in at $160 — a $15 difference. The Trabuco 14 is the lighter shoe at 9.9 oz versus 10.4 oz for the Cloudrunner 3. In our ratings, the Trabuco 14 edges out the Cloudrunner 3 — 8.5/10 versus 8.0/10.
| Rating | 8.5 / 10✓ | 8.0 / 10 | |
| Price | $145✓ | $160 | |
| Weight | 9.9 oz✓ | 10.4 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Trail | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Low | |
| Softness | Balanced | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 36 mm | 31 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
