Head-to-Head
Cloudmonster 3 HypervsGel Cumulus 28
The Cloudmonster 3 Hyper is a long run shoe while the Gel Cumulus 28 is a daily trainer shoe. The Cloudmonster 3 Hyper retails for $220 while the Gel Cumulus 28 comes in at $145 — a $75 difference. The Gel Cumulus 28 is the lighter shoe at 9.1 oz versus 9.3 oz for the Cloudmonster 3 Hyper. In our ratings, the Cloudmonster 3 Hyper edges out the Gel Cumulus 28 — 8.5/10 versus 7.9/10.
| Rating | 8.5 / 10✓ | 7.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $220 | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 9.3 oz | 9.1 oz✓ | |
| Category | Long Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Firm | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 45 mm | 38.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Warm | Medium✓ | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
