Head-to-Head
Cloudrunner 3vsGhost 18
The Cloudrunner 3 and Ghost 18 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Cloudrunner 3 retails for $160 while the Ghost 18 comes in at $150 — a $10 difference. The Ghost 18 is the lighter shoe at 10.2 oz versus 10.4 oz for the Cloudrunner 3. In our ratings, the Cloudrunner 3 edges out the Ghost 18 — 8.0/10 versus 7.9/10.
| Rating | 8.0 / 10✓ | 7.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $160 | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 10.4 oz | 10.2 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Low | Medium | |
| Softness | Firm | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 31 mm | 36 mm | |
| Stability | Stability | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Good | Very Good✓ |
