Head-to-Head
Rebel v5vsCloudmonster 3
The Rebel v5 is a daily trainer shoe while the Cloudmonster 3 is a recovery / easy run shoe. The Rebel v5 retails for $145 while the Cloudmonster 3 comes in at $190 — a $45 difference. The Rebel v5 is the lighter shoe at 7.9 oz versus 10.4 oz for the Cloudmonster 3. In our ratings, the Rebel v5 edges out the Cloudmonster 3 — 9.0/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10 | |
| Price | $145✓ | $190 | |
| Weight | 7.9 oz✓ | 10.4 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Recovery / Easy Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 35 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium✓ | Warm | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Low | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
