Head-to-Head
Cloudmonster 3vsNeo Vista 3
The Cloudmonster 3 is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Neo Vista 3 is a long run shoe. The Cloudmonster 3 retails for $190 while the Neo Vista 3 comes in at $200 — a $10 difference. The Neo Vista 3 is the lighter shoe at 9.4 oz versus 10.4 oz for the Cloudmonster 3. In our ratings, the Cloudmonster 3 edges out the Neo Vista 3 — 8.5/10 versus 8.3/10.
| Rating | 8.5 / 10✓ | 8.3 / 10 | |
| Price | $190✓ | $200 | |
| Weight | 10.4 oz | 9.4 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Long Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Firm | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 44.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Warm | Medium✓ | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Low | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
