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Fast-R Nitro Elite 3vsCloudmonster 3 Hyper
The Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 is a race shoe while the Cloudmonster 3 Hyper is a long run shoe. The Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 retails for $300 while the Cloudmonster 3 Hyper comes in at $220 — a $80 difference. The Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 is the lighter shoe at 6.0 oz versus 9.3 oz for the Cloudmonster 3 Hyper. In our ratings, the Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 edges out the Cloudmonster 3 Hyper — 8.8/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 8.8 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10 | |
| Price | $300 | $220✓ | |
| Weight | 6.0 oz✓ | 9.3 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Long Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Balanced | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 45 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Very High✓ | Medium | |
| Breathability | Medium✓ | Warm | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Bad | Good✓ |
