Head-to-Head
Bondi 9vsCloudmonster 3 Hyper
The Bondi 9 is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Cloudmonster 3 Hyper is a long run shoe. The Bondi 9 retails for $170 while the Cloudmonster 3 Hyper comes in at $220 — a $50 difference. The Cloudmonster 3 Hyper is the lighter shoe at 9.3 oz versus 10.5 oz for the Bondi 9. In our ratings, the Bondi 9 edges out the Cloudmonster 3 Hyper — 9.0/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10 | |
| Price | $170✓ | $220 | |
| Weight | 10.5 oz | 9.3 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Long Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | High | |
| Softness | Firm | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 5 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 43 mm | 45 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium✓ | Warm | |
| Traction | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Good |
