Head-to-Head
Cloudmonster 3 HypervsEllipse
The Cloudmonster 3 Hyper is a long run shoe while the Ellipse is a daily trainer shoe. The Cloudmonster 3 Hyper retails for $220 while the Ellipse comes in at $145 — a $75 difference. The Cloudmonster 3 Hyper is the lighter shoe at 9.3 oz versus 9.6 oz for the Ellipse. In our ratings, the Cloudmonster 3 Hyper edges out the Ellipse — 8.5/10 versus 8.4/10.
| Rating | 8.5 / 10✓ | 8.4 / 10 | |
| Price | $220 | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 9.3 oz✓ | 9.6 oz | |
| Category | Long Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Firm | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 45 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Warm | Warm | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good✓ | Decent |
