
OnCloudmonster 3
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.
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
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Specifications
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
| Metric | Cloudmonster 3 | Group median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed weight | 10.4oz | 9.6oz | Heavier (75th percentile) |
| Heel stack | 40mm | 38mm | Higher (64th percentile) |
| Forefoot stack | 34mm | 31mm | Higher (78th percentile) |
| Drop | 6mm | 8mm | Lower (23rd percentile) |
| Price | $190 | $160 | Higher range (96th percentile) |
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).


