Head-to-Head
Ride 19vsCloudmonster 3 Hyper
The Ride 19 is a daily trainer shoe while the Cloudmonster 3 Hyper is a long run shoe. The Ride 19 retails for $145 while the Cloudmonster 3 Hyper comes in at $220 — a $75 difference. The Ride 19 is the lighter shoe at 8.9 oz versus 9.3 oz for the Cloudmonster 3 Hyper. In our ratings, the Ride 19 edges out the Cloudmonster 3 Hyper — 8.7/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 8.7 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10 | |
| Price | $145✓ | $220 | |
| Weight | 8.9 oz✓ | 9.3 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Long Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Balanced | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 36 mm | 45 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Warm | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Good |
