Nike Pegasus 41 vs On Cloudmonster 3

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Pegasus 41 compared with Cloudmonster 3

	NikePegasus 41	OnCloudmonster 3
Overview
Released
Released	June 2024	March 2026
Fit and feel
Made for
Made for	Road running	Road running
Weight
Weight	297 g	295 g (better)
Heel height
Heel height	33.6 mm	35 mm
Forefoot height
Forefoot height	22.2 mm	29 mm
Drop
Drop	10 mm	6 mm
Carbon plate
Carbon plate	No	No
Midsole foam
Midsole foam	Full-length ReactX foam midsole with forefoot and heel Air Zoom units	Dual-density Helion foam in a triple layer of CloudTec cushioning; enhanced rocker shape
Plate
Plate	–	Nylon-blend Speedboard
Upper
Upper	Single-layer engineered mesh; Dynamic Midfoot Fit system ties the laces to an internal midfoot band; plush collar, tongue and sockliner; reflective details	Engineered knit with targeted breathable zones; enhanced tongue
Outsole
Outsole	Waffle-inspired rubber outsole with flex grooves	Compressed rubber
Fit
Fit	MR-10 last, the same as the Pegasus 40; wider forefoot and heel platform than the Pegasus 40	Regular, true to size (On)
Use
Best for
Best for	Everyday road running	Everyday runs; On calls it a daily trainer
Measured figures
Measured figures	RunRepeat lab: 281 g, 33.6 mm heel, 22.2 mm forefoot, 11.4 mm drop (Nike gives 297 g for a men's size 9 and a 10 mm drop)	On gives 295 g for a men's US 8.5. Running Warehouse, men's US 9: 295 g, 40 mm heel, 34 mm forefoot. RunRepeat lab: 301 g, 38.6 mm heel, 32.2 mm forefoot, 6.4 mm drop
Design
Widths
Widths	–	Regular and wide
Colourways
Colourways	Black/Anthracite/White, Black/Anthracite/Black and others	–