Head-to-Head
Wave Sky 9vsCloudmonster 3 Hyper
The Wave Sky 9 is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Cloudmonster 3 Hyper is a long run shoe. The Wave Sky 9 retails for $180 while the Cloudmonster 3 Hyper comes in at $220 — a $40 difference. The Cloudmonster 3 Hyper is the lighter shoe at 9.3 oz versus 10.0 oz for the Wave Sky 9. In our ratings, the Wave Sky 9 edges out the Cloudmonster 3 Hyper — 9.0/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10 | |
| Price | $180✓ | $220 | |
| Weight | 10.0 oz | 9.3 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Long Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | High | |
| Softness | Soft | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 44 mm | 45 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium✓ | Warm | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
