On · Cloudmonster
Cloudmonster 3
The Cloudmonster 3 is On's highly cushioned road-running daily trainer, with dual-density Helion foam in three layers of CloudTec, a nylon-blend Speedboard and a 6 mm drop, suited to everyday runs with some faster running.
- Made for
- Road running
- Weight
- 295 g
- Heel height
- 35 mm
- Drop
- 6 mm
What reviewers say
Reviewers agree it keeps the series' firm, rockered, forward-rolling ride and feels more polished than before, with a premium upper and good build quality. The common criticisms are its weight, the firm ride with little bounce and a high price for a daily trainer, so it suits runners who prefer a firmer shoe.
From runrepeat.com and believeintherun.com
Specifications
Report a wrong or missing specFit and feel
- Made for
- Road running
- Weight
- 295 g
- Heel height
- 35 mm
- Forefoot height
- 29 mm
- Drop
- 6 mm
- Carbon plate
- No
- Midsole foam
- Dual-density Helion foam in a triple layer of CloudTec cushioning; enhanced rocker shape
- Plate
- Nylon-blend Speedboard
- Upper
- Engineered knit with targeted breathable zones; enhanced tongue
- Outsole
- Compressed rubber
- Fit
- Regular, true to size (On)
Use
- Best for
- Everyday runs; On calls it a daily trainer
- Measured figures
- 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
- Regular and wide
Pros and cons
Pros
- Triple-layer CloudTec cushioning with a stronger rocker than the Cloudmonster 2
- Nylon-blend Speedboard for a firmer push-off
- Wide fitting available
Cons
- 295 g for a men's US 8.5, heavy for a daily trainer
- Standard Helion foam; the dearer Cloudmonster 3 Hyper gets Helion HF
Closest rivals
Model | Made for | Weight | Heel height | Drop | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Road running | 300 g | 36 mm | 10 mm | Apr 2026 | |
| Road running | 289 g | 36 mm | 10 mm | May 2026 | |
| Road running | 255 g | 36 mm | 8 mm | Jan 2026 |
Sources
- on.com/en-gb/products/cloudmonster-3-m-3mg1005/mens/ivory-ivory-shoes-3
- press.on-running.com/on-unveils-the-next-generation-of-the-cloudmonster-collect…
- runningwarehouse.com/On_Cloudmonster_3/descpage-ON3CMM1.html
- runrepeat.com/on-cloudmonster-3
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