Reader review
Anonymous runner · Nov 22, 2024
3/5
Overall
- Comfort
- 2/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 3/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 1/5
On
Cloudmonster
The On Cloudmonster is a neutral training shoe designed for everyday running.
Neutral
· Road
Exceptional
(97/100)
- Weight
- 9 oz
- Release
- 2022 Q1
- MSRP
- $180
- Stack Height
- 39mm heel - 33mm toe
- Drop Height
- 6mm
Exceptional
(97/100)
overall
Shoe details
- Weight
- 9 oz
- Release
- 2022 Q1
- MSRP
- $180
- Stack Height
- 39mm heel - 33mm toe
- Drop Height
- 6mm
Ratings & Reviews
Exceptional (97/100)
Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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Scores better than 96% of all shoes.
Our ratings use detailed reviews from knowledgeable runners, ratings for shoes in the same product line, and reliable product information from trusted retailers.
Rating breakdown
Better Shoes Rating. Shading shows the expected rating range.
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Rankings combine runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, direct comparisons to other shoes, related product-line performance, and trusted external ratings.
The darker band shows the central rating range. The lighter band shows a wider range of reasonable outcomes. More reviews for this shoe usually narrow both bands.
Overall
Exceptional (97/100)
Overall rating
We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.
Better Shoes Rating
Exceptional (97/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 96% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.
Appearance
Exceptional (99/100)
Appearance rating
We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.
Better Shoes Rating
Exceptional (99/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than >99% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.
Cushioning
Exceptional (97/100)
Cushioning rating
We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.
Better Shoes Rating
Exceptional (97/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 96% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.
Comfort
Very good (84/100)
Comfort rating
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Better Shoes Rating
Very good (84/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 80% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.
Durability
Very good (84/100)
Durability rating
We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.
Better Shoes Rating
Very good (84/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 79% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.
Value
Below average (60/100)
Value rating
We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.
Better Shoes Rating
Below average (60/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 14% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.
71%
25/35
Prefer this shoe over another.
Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.
Comparison set
Rating
All Running Shoes
Scores better than 96% of 2,617 running shoes.
Exceptional
Maximalist Shoes
Scores better than 89% of 420 maximalist shoes.
89%
On
Scores better than 96% of 68 On shoes.
96%
Pros & Cons
Pros
- One of the top-rated shoes for cushioning.
- People like its modern look.
- Praised for its performance both on long training runs and tempo runs.
- A majority of reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.
- One of the most popular shoes among LetsRun.com readers.
Cons
- While rated highly for cushioning, its rating for comfort are only average.
- At $170 MSRP, the Cloudmonster is an expensive trainer.
Compared to other shoes
See how this shoe compares to others like it.
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Shoe properties
Type
Max cushion
Daily trainer
Max cushion
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
9 oz M
10.5 oz M
8.8 oz M
Lightest
Stack
39/33mm
39/33mm
47/39mm
Drop
6mm
6mm
8mm
Release
2022 Q1
2024 Q1
2024 Q3
Newest
MSRP
$180
$180
$180
Best price
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$99.88
Ratings
Overall
Excellent (96%)
Best overall
Below average (34%)
Excellent (91%)
Comfort
Good (80%)
Bottom tier (11%)
Excellent (91%)
Best comfort
Cushioning
Excellent (96%)
Best cushioning
Above average (69%)
Very good (90%)
Durability
Good (79%)
Average (54%)
Very good (88%)
Best durability
Appearance
Exceptional (>99%)
Best appearance
Excellent (92%)
Excellent (93%)
Value
Bottom tier (14%)
Bottom tier (1%)
Excellent (96%)
Best value
Where to buy
No offers available
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Reader review
Anonymous runner · Nov 6, 2024
3/5
Overall
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 2/5
- Durability
- 3/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 2/5
One of the Better Trainers out there at the moment
Emilio Young · Jul 27, 2024
5/5
Overall
The Cloud Monster is an excellent shoe, that is great for everyday miles. The cushioning is good without being too soft, and the speed-board allows for a propulsive feel. The upper is pretty comfortable with a rather spacious toe box and good heel lockdown.
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
Best Shoe
Anonymous runner · Jun 19, 2024
5/5
Overall
Great shoe, doesn’t last quite as long as most and it’s a bit expensive but it’s worth it
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 3/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
Best shoe I’ve run in but to expensive
Anonymous runner · Jun 18, 2024
4/5
Overall
Good looking, but the plate is above the cushioning so if u wear the shoe to long, the plate will become uncomfortable
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 2/5