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Cloudrunner 3vsEllipse
The Cloudrunner 3 and Ellipse are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Cloudrunner 3 retails for $160 while the Ellipse comes in at $145 — a $15 difference. The Ellipse is the lighter shoe at 9.6 oz versus 10.4 oz for the Cloudrunner 3. In our ratings, the Ellipse edges out the Cloudrunner 3 — 8.4/10 versus 8.0/10.
| Rating | 8.0 / 10 | 8.4 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $160 | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 10.4 oz | 9.6 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Low | Medium | |
| Softness | Firm | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 31 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Stability | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium✓ | Warm | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good✓ | Decent |
