Head-to-Head
Cloudmonster 3vsAero Razor
The Cloudmonster 3 is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Aero Razor is a speed trainer shoe. The Cloudmonster 3 retails for $190 while the Aero Razor comes in at $140 — a $50 difference. The Aero Razor is the lighter shoe at 6.9 oz versus 10.4 oz for the Cloudmonster 3. In our ratings, the Aero Razor edges out the Cloudmonster 3 — 8.9/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 8.5 / 10 | 8.9 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $190 | $140✓ | |
| Weight | 10.4 oz | 6.9 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Speed Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Firm | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | Low | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 4 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 36 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Low | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Warm | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
