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Endorphin AzuravsCloudrunner 3
The Endorphin Azura and Cloudrunner 3 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Endorphin Azura retails for $150 while the Cloudrunner 3 comes in at $160 — a $10 difference. The Endorphin Azura is the lighter shoe at 8.5 oz versus 10.4 oz for the Cloudrunner 3. In our ratings, the Endorphin Azura edges out the Cloudrunner 3 — 8.6/10 versus 8.0/10.
| Rating | 8.6 / 10✓ | 8.0 / 10 | |
| Price | $150✓ | $160 | |
| Weight | 8.5 oz✓ | 10.4 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Low | |
| Softness | Firm | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 31 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Good |
