Head-to-Head
Triumph 23vsCloudmonster 3
The Triumph 23 and Cloudmonster 3 are both recovery / easy run shoes built for road running. The Triumph 23 retails for $170 while the Cloudmonster 3 comes in at $190 — a $20 difference. The Triumph 23 is the lighter shoe at 9.3 oz versus 10.4 oz for the Cloudmonster 3. In our ratings, the Triumph 23 edges out the Cloudmonster 3 — 8.8/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 8.8 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10 | |
| Price | $170✓ | $190 | |
| Weight | 9.3 oz✓ | 10.4 oz | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Recovery / Easy Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Firm | Firm | |
| Drop | High | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 10 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 37 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium✓ | Warm | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
