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Cloudmonster 3vsPegasus 42
The Cloudmonster 3 is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Pegasus 42 is a daily trainer shoe. The Cloudmonster 3 retails for $190 while the Pegasus 42 comes in at $145 — a $45 difference. The Pegasus 42 is the lighter shoe at 10.1 oz versus 10.4 oz for the Cloudmonster 3. Both score 8.5/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 8.5 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $190 | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 10.4 oz | 10.1 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 | 37 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Warm | Medium✓ | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Low | Low | |
| Durability | Good | Very Good✓ |
