Head-to-Head
Structure 26vsCloudmonster 3
The Structure 26 is a daily trainer shoe while the Cloudmonster 3 is a recovery / easy run shoe. The Structure 26 retails for $145 while the Cloudmonster 3 comes in at $190 — a $45 difference. The Cloudmonster 3 is the lighter shoe at 10.4 oz versus 10.5 oz for the Structure 26. In our ratings, the Structure 26 edges out the Cloudmonster 3 — 8.9/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10 | |
| Price | $145✓ | $190 | |
| Weight | 10.5 oz | 10.4 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Recovery / Easy Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Firm | |
| Drop | High | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 10 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 38 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Stability | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium✓ | Warm | |
| Traction | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
