Head-to-Head
Cloudmonster 3vsEndorphin Elite 3
The Cloudmonster 3 is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Endorphin Elite 3 is a race shoe. The Cloudmonster 3 retails for $190 while the Endorphin Elite 3 comes in at $290 — a $100 difference. The Endorphin Elite 3 is the lighter shoe at 7.2 oz versus 10.4 oz for the Cloudmonster 3. In our ratings, the Cloudmonster 3 edges out the Endorphin Elite 3 — 8.5/10 versus 8.4/10.
| Rating | 8.5 / 10✓ | 8.4 / 10 | |
| Price | $190✓ | $290 | |
| Weight | 10.4 oz | 7.2 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Firm | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 39.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | Very High✓ | |
| Breathability | Warm | Medium✓ | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Low | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
