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Glycerin FlexvsCloudrunner 3
The Glycerin Flex and Cloudrunner 3 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Glycerin Flex retails for $170 while the Cloudrunner 3 comes in at $160 — a $10 difference. The Glycerin Flex is the lighter shoe at 9.1 oz versus 10.4 oz for the Cloudrunner 3. Both score 8.0/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 8.0 / 10✓ | 8.0 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $170 | $160✓ | |
| Weight | 9.1 oz✓ | 10.4 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Low | |
| Softness | Balanced | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 36 mm | 31 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
