Head-to-Head
Aero BurstvsCloudmonster 3 Hyper
The Aero Burst is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Cloudmonster 3 Hyper is a long run shoe. The Aero Burst retails for $150 while the Cloudmonster 3 Hyper comes in at $220 — a $70 difference. The Cloudmonster 3 Hyper is the lighter shoe at 9.3 oz versus 11.0 oz for the Aero Burst. In our ratings, the Aero Burst edges out the Cloudmonster 3 Hyper — 8.7/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 8.7 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10 | |
| Price | $150✓ | $220 | |
| Weight | 11.0 oz | 9.3 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Long Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | High | |
| Softness | Soft | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 42 mm | 45 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium✓ | Warm | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
