The On Cloudboom Echo 3 and Saucony Daikanyama Endorphin Elite 3 are both neutral road running shoes with maximum cushioning. The Cloudboom Echo 3 costs about $160 less (from $130). The Daikanyama Endorphin Elite 3 is 0.4 oz lighter (7.2 oz vs 7.6 oz).
Bottom line: Pick the Cloudboom Echo 3 if you want to spend less; pick the Daikanyama Endorphin Elite 3 if you want the lighter shoe.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Cloudboom Echo 3 | Daikanyama Endorphin Elite 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $130 | $290 |
| Rating | — | 5 / 5 (2 reviews) |
| Weight | 7.6 oz | 7.2 oz |
| Heel-to-toe drop | 9 mm | 8 mm |
| Heel stack height | — | 39.5 mm |
| Cushioning | Max Cushioning | Max Cushioning |
| Support | Neutral | Neutral |
| Plate | Carbon | Carbon |
| Surface | Road | Road |
| Available for | Men & Women | Men & Women |
Specs and prices from On and Saucony, checked 2026-11-02. Weight is usually for a men's size 9–10.
Which should you get?
Get the Cloudboom Echo 3 if…
- you want to spend less
Get the Daikanyama Endorphin Elite 3 if…
- you want the lighter shoe
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