Head-to-Head
Atomo StarvsCloudmonster 3 Hyper
The Atomo Star is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Cloudmonster 3 Hyper is a long run shoe. The Atomo Star retails for $250 while the Cloudmonster 3 Hyper comes in at $220 — a $30 difference. The Cloudmonster 3 Hyper is the lighter shoe at 9.3 oz versus 9.7 oz for the Atomo Star. In our ratings, the Atomo Star edges out the Cloudmonster 3 Hyper — 9.0/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10 | |
| Price | $250 | $220✓ | |
| Weight | 9.7 oz | 9.3 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Long Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Soft | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 45 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium✓ | Warm | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Bad | Good✓ |
