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Cloudrunner 3vsGel Kayano 33
The Cloudrunner 3 and Gel Kayano 33 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Cloudrunner 3 retails for $160 while the Gel Kayano 33 comes in at $170 — a $10 difference. The Cloudrunner 3 is the lighter shoe at 10.4 oz versus 10.5 oz for the Gel Kayano 33. In our ratings, the Gel Kayano 33 edges out the Cloudrunner 3 — 8.1/10 versus 8.0/10.
| Rating | 8.0 / 10 | 8.1 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $160✓ | $170 | |
| Weight | 10.4 oz✓ | 10.5 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Low | Medium | |
| Softness | Firm | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 31 mm | 39 mm | |
| Stability | Stability | Stability | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
