On Cloudmonster
Every version of the Cloudmonster we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 75, and the Cloudmonster rates above 88% of the lines we track.
On Cloudmonster vs. Other Shoes
Each dot is one rated shoe: the Cloudmonster in gold, all other shoes in gray.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Cloudmonster, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
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| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Rating | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| On Cloudmonster 3 In stock | 2026 | 9.5 oz | 35/29mm stack · 6mm drop | 86 | +15 | 2 | $135 |
| On Cloudmonster 2 | 2024 | 9.8 oz | 39/33mm stack · 6mm drop | 72 | -19 | 7 | $180 MSRP |
| On Cloudmonster | 2022 | 8.9 oz | 39/33mm stack · 6mm drop | 91 | — | 43 | $180 MSRP |
3 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 29.
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Cloudmonster 386 86 Good Good Good 6 reviews Confidence 41
v3 (2026) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.5 oz · 35mm stack · 6mm drop
It is lighter than the Cloudmonster 2 before it.
Durability 72Overall86Appearance90Cushioning79Comfort73Durability72Value58Confidence41Buy it now
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Pros
It is lighter than the Cloudmonster 2 before it.
Cons
It costs much more than the typical daily trainer for sale.
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Cloudmonster 272 72 Decent Decent Decent 12 reviews Confidence 39
v2 (2024) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.8 oz · 39mm stack · 6mm drop
Reviewers use it for easy running and long runs.
Durability 73MSRP $180
Overall72Appearance92Cushioning75Durability73Comfort64Value53Confidence39Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers use it for easy running and long runs.
Two reviewers with wide feet like the roomy toe box.
One reviewer gets about 500 miles before the cushioning starts to go.
Cons
Three of the seven reviewers who report fit say it runs big, and one calls it sloppy through the length of the shoe.
Two reviewers find the ride firm and not what they want for speedwork.
One reviewer, who works in a run specialty store, reports the heel squeaking and several returns for it.
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Cloudmonster91 91 Very good Very good Very good 77 reviews Confidence 94
v1 (2022) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.9 oz · 39mm stack · 6mm drop
Reviewers say the plate and rocker add snap for tempo and long runs.
Durability 81MSRP $180
Overall91Appearance97Cushioning90Durability81Comfort80Value65Confidence94Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers say the plate and rocker add snap for tempo and long runs.
Reviewers call it among the most comfortable, cushioned shoes they have run in.
Reviewers describe the ride as cushioned but firm rather than soft.
Cons
It lists above the $150 median for daily trainers for sale, and eleven reviewers call it expensive.
Five reviewers say the sole wears out sooner than other trainers, though three report 500 miles or more.
Three reviewers find the stiff plate uncomfortable at slow, easy paces.
