Head-to-Head
Cloudmonster 3vsGhost 18
The Cloudmonster 3 is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Ghost 18 is a daily trainer shoe. The Cloudmonster 3 retails for $190 while the Ghost 18 comes in at $150 — a $40 difference. The Ghost 18 is the lighter shoe at 10.2 oz versus 10.4 oz for the Cloudmonster 3. In our ratings, the Cloudmonster 3 edges out the Ghost 18 — 8.5/10 versus 7.9/10.
| Rating | 8.5 / 10✓ | 7.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $190 | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 10.4 oz | 10.2 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Firm | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 36 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Warm | Medium✓ | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Durability | Good | Very Good✓ |
