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Wave Sky 9vsCloudmonster 3
The Wave Sky 9 and Cloudmonster 3 are both recovery / easy run shoes built for road running. The Wave Sky 9 retails for $180 while the Cloudmonster 3 comes in at $190 — a $10 difference. The Wave Sky 9 is the lighter shoe at 10.0 oz versus 10.4 oz for the Cloudmonster 3. In our ratings, the Wave Sky 9 edges out the Cloudmonster 3 — 9.0/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10 | |
| Price | $180✓ | $190 | |
| Weight | 10.0 oz✓ | 10.4 oz | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Recovery / Easy Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 44 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium✓ | Warm | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Low | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
