Head-to-Head
Cloudmonster 3vsExperience Flow 3
The Cloudmonster 3 is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Experience Flow 3 is a daily trainer shoe. The Cloudmonster 3 retails for $190 while the Experience Flow 3 comes in at $145 — a $45 difference. The Experience Flow 3 is the lighter shoe at 9.0 oz versus 10.4 oz for the Cloudmonster 3. In our ratings, the Cloudmonster 3 edges out the Experience Flow 3 — 8.5/10 versus 7.9/10.
| Rating | 8.5 / 10✓ | 7.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $190 | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 10.4 oz | 9.0 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Low | |
| Softness | Firm | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Low | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 4 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 32 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Wide | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Warm✓ | Low | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
