Head-to-Head
Cloudmonster 3vsCloudmonster 3 Hyper
The Cloudmonster 3 is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Cloudmonster 3 Hyper is a long run shoe. The Cloudmonster 3 retails for $190 while the Cloudmonster 3 Hyper comes in at $220 — a $30 difference. The Cloudmonster 3 Hyper is the lighter shoe at 9.3 oz versus 10.4 oz for the Cloudmonster 3. In our ratings, the Cloudmonster 3 Hyper edges out the Cloudmonster 3 — 9.1/10 versus 8.4/10.
| Rating | 8.4 / 10 | 9.1 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $190✓ | $220 | |
| Weight | 10.4 oz | 9.3 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Long Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Firm | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 45 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Warm | Warm | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
