Head-to-Head
Mach 7vsCloudrunner 3
The Mach 7 and Cloudrunner 3 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Mach 7 retails for $145 while the Cloudrunner 3 comes in at $160 — a $15 difference. The Mach 7 is the lighter shoe at 8.3 oz versus 10.4 oz for the Cloudrunner 3. In our ratings, the Mach 7 edges out the Cloudrunner 3 — 8.4/10 versus 8.0/10.
| Rating | 8.4 / 10✓ | 8.0 / 10 | |
| Price | $145✓ | $160 | |
| Weight | 8.3 oz✓ | 10.4 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Low | |
| Softness | Firm | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 5 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 37 mm | 31 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
