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Cloudrunner 3vsLaunch 12
The Cloudrunner 3 and Launch 12 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Cloudrunner 3 retails for $160 while the Launch 12 comes in at $120 — a $40 difference. The Launch 12 is the lighter shoe at 8.9 oz versus 10.4 oz for the Cloudrunner 3. In our ratings, the Launch 12 edges out the Cloudrunner 3 — 8.2/10 versus 8.0/10.
| Rating | 8.0 / 10 | 8.2 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $160 | $120✓ | |
| Weight | 10.4 oz | 8.9 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 | 35 mm | |
| Stability | Stability | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
