Head-to-Head
Cloudmonster 3vsGel Kayano 33
The Cloudmonster 3 is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Gel Kayano 33 is a daily trainer shoe. The Cloudmonster 3 retails for $190 while the Gel Kayano 33 comes in at $170 — a $20 difference. The Cloudmonster 3 is the lighter shoe at 10.4 oz versus 10.5 oz for the Gel Kayano 33. In our ratings, the Cloudmonster 3 edges out the Gel Kayano 33 — 8.5/10 versus 8.1/10.
| Rating | 8.5 / 10✓ | 8.1 / 10 | |
| Price | $190 | $170✓ | |
| Weight | 10.4 oz✓ | 10.5 oz | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Firm | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 39 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Warm | Medium✓ | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Low | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
