Cloudmonster 3
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Cloudmonster 3

Daily

Max cushion with a motor underneath. The Cloudmonster 3 stacks three layers of Helion foam for a ride that feels effortlessly plush on easy days and surprisingly quick when you decide to push.

Price$190

Details

Most max-cushion shoes make you choose between comfort and speed. The On Cloudmonster 3 doesn't see it that way. A triple-layered CloudTec midsole pattern delivers three waves of Helion cushioning that absorb impact and keep legs fresh across long efforts, while a responsive Speedboard plate embedded within those layers adds propulsion and prevents the ride from ever feeling like you're running through sand.


The combination works because neither element overpowers the other. The cushioning is generous and adaptive without feeling mushy, and the Speedboard keeps energy moving forward efficiently rather than getting lost in the foam. An enhanced toe rocker ties it together, smoothing transitions and giving the Cloudmonster 3 the range to feel comfortable on a slow recovery jog and capable enough to surprise you when the pace picks up at a group run.


The engineered mesh upper is built with an aerodynamic profile and improved security for a fit that feels dialed in across different effort levels without sacrificing the roomy, adaptive comfort you want in a high-mileage daily trainer. A grippy rubber outsole handles traction on varied road surfaces. For runners who spend most of their time in a max-cushion shoe but occasionally want to stretch their legs and move faster, the Cloudmonster 3 gives you both without compromise.


MIDSOLE

  • Three layers of CloudTec elements create elevated cushioning. 
  • Helion foam provides energy return and composed comfort.
  • Speedboard embedded in the midsole adds efficiency. 


OUTSOLE

  • Compressed rubber compound increases traction for any pace.


UPPER

  • Engineered mesh helps support high-mileage training with a secure, adaptive fit.

Researched and compiled by Mark Shannon

Specifications may be manufacturer-reported. Learn how Cadence verifies shoe data.

Specifications

BrandOn
CategoryTrainers
Weight10.4 oz
Heel Stack40 mm
Midsole Drop6 mm
Foam TypeHelion Foam
Forefoot Stack34 mm
ModelCloudmonster 3
UsageDaily
StabilityNeutral
CushionHigh
FitRegular
PlateYes
Plate DescriptionSpeedboard

Cadence Database Analysis

How the On Cloudmonster 3 compares with 67 current Trainers / Daily shoes tracked by Cadence.

Comparisons use listed specifications tracked by Cadence. Manufacturer reference sizes and measurement methods can vary. Learn about our data methodology.

Where It Fits

Cushioning
High
Listed weight
Notably heavy for category
Stack
Slightly high for category
Price
Higher-priced for category
Drop
Notably low for category
Plate
Yes
Group
Trainers / Daily

Compared With Trainers / Daily

Listed weight
Cloudmonster 3: 10.4ozMedian: 9.6oz
Heavier
Heel stack
Cloudmonster 3: 40mmMedian: 38mm
Higher
Forefoot stack
Cloudmonster 3: 34mmMedian: 31mm
Higher
Drop
Cloudmonster 3: 6mmMedian: 8mm
Lower
Price
Cloudmonster 3: $190Median: $160
Higher range

What Stands Out

  • At $190, its price sits $30 above the median of the 67 current Trainers / Daily shoes in the Cadence database ($160).
  • It is one of 8 plated shoes out of 67 in this comparison group (12%).
  • Its 6mm midsole drop is 2.0mm below the current Trainers / Daily median of 8mm (n=67).
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