Head-to-Head
Cloudmonster 3 HypervsPegasus 42
The Cloudmonster 3 Hyper is a long run shoe while the Pegasus 42 is a daily trainer shoe. The Cloudmonster 3 Hyper retails for $220 while the Pegasus 42 comes in at $145 — a $75 difference. The Cloudmonster 3 Hyper is the lighter shoe at 9.3 oz versus 10.1 oz for the Pegasus 42. Both score 8.5/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 8.5 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $220 | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 9.3 oz✓ | 10.1 oz | |
| Category | Long Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Firm | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 45 mm | 37 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Warm | Medium✓ | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Durability | Good | Very Good✓ |
