Head-to-Head
Arahi 8vsCloudmonster 3 Hyper
The Arahi 8 is a daily trainer shoe while the Cloudmonster 3 Hyper is a long run shoe. The Arahi 8 retails for $150 while the Cloudmonster 3 Hyper comes in at $220 — a $70 difference. The Arahi 8 is the lighter shoe at 9.0 oz versus 9.3 oz for the Cloudmonster 3 Hyper. In our ratings, the Arahi 8 edges out the Cloudmonster 3 Hyper — 9.0/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10 | |
| Price | $150✓ | $220 | |
| Weight | 9.0 oz✓ | 9.3 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Long Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Balanced | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 39 mm | 45 mm | |
| Stability | Stability | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Warm | Warm | |
| Traction | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Good |
