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Hyperion 3vsCloudrunner 3
The Hyperion 3 and Cloudrunner 3 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Hyperion 3 retails for $140 while the Cloudrunner 3 comes in at $160 — a $20 difference. The Hyperion 3 is the lighter shoe at 8.6 oz versus 10.4 oz for the Cloudrunner 3. In our ratings, the Hyperion 3 edges out the Cloudrunner 3 — 9.1/10 versus 8.0/10.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 8.0 / 10 | |
| Price | $140✓ | $160 | |
| Weight | 8.6 oz✓ | 10.4 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Low | |
| Softness | Firm | 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 | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | Low | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
