Head-to-Head
Endorphin Speed 5vsCloudmonster 3
The Endorphin Speed 5 is a speed trainer shoe while the Cloudmonster 3 is a recovery / easy run shoe. The Endorphin Speed 5 retails for $175 while the Cloudmonster 3 comes in at $190 — a $15 difference. The Endorphin Speed 5 is the lighter shoe at 8.4 oz versus 10.4 oz for the Cloudmonster 3. In our ratings, the Endorphin Speed 5 edges out the Cloudmonster 3 — 8.8/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 8.8 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10 | |
| Price | $175✓ | $190 | |
| Weight | 8.4 oz✓ | 10.4 oz | |
| Category | Speed Trainer | Recovery / Easy Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 36 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Warm | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
