Head-to-Head
Cloudmonster 3 HypervsAero Glide 4
The Cloudmonster 3 Hyper is a long run shoe while the Aero Glide 4 is a daily trainer shoe. The Cloudmonster 3 Hyper retails for $220 while the Aero Glide 4 comes in at $160 — a $60 difference. The Aero Glide 4 is the lighter shoe at 9.0 oz versus 9.3 oz for the Cloudmonster 3 Hyper. In our ratings, the Aero Glide 4 edges out the Cloudmonster 3 Hyper — 9.0/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 8.5 / 10 | 9.0 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $220 | $160✓ | |
| Weight | 9.3 oz | 9.0 oz✓ | |
| Category | Long Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | High | |
| Softness | Firm | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 45 mm | 42 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Warm | Medium✓ | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
