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On Cloudmonster

Every version of the Cloudmonster we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.

Cloudmonster
85Good
vs. Median Line
+9

The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 76, and the Cloudmonster rates above 87% 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.

Cloudmonster shoes as gold dots among every rated shoe we track, on the Better Shoes Rating scale

Rating by version, oldest first

Each dot is one version of the Cloudmonster, placed by its rating and release year.

Rating

Release year

See our analysis of whether a new version is usually as good as the one it replaces.

On Cloudmonster versions with ratings, specs and prices
Version Released Weight Stack Rating Change Reviews Price
On Cloudmonster 3 In stock 2026 9.5 oz 35/29mm stack · 6mm drop 85 +14 2 $135
On Cloudmonster 2 2024 9.8 oz 39/33mm stack · 6mm drop 71 -20 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 22.

  1. On

    Cloudmonster 3

    85 Good Good 5 reviews Confidence 78

    v3 (2026) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.5 oz · 35mm stack · 6mm drop

    It is lighter than the Cloudmonster 2 before it.

    Cloudmonster 3
    Overall
    85
    Appearance
    90
    Cushioning
    79
    Comfort
    73
    Durability
    72
    Value
    58
    Confidence
    78

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    MSRP $190

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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.

  2. On

    Cloudmonster 2

    71 Decent Decent 12 reviews Confidence 79

    v2 (2024) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.8 oz · 39mm stack · 6mm drop

    Reviewers use it for easy running and long runs.

    Cloudmonster 2
    Durability 73

    MSRP $180

    Overall
    71
    Appearance
    92
    Cushioning
    74
    Durability
    73
    Comfort
    63
    Value
    53
    Confidence
    79

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    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.

  3. On

    Cloudmonster

    91 Very good Very good 77 reviews Confidence 99

    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.

    Cloudmonster
    Durability 81

    MSRP $180

    Overall
    91
    Appearance
    99
    Cushioning
    90
    Durability
    81
    Comfort
    80
    Value
    65
    Confidence
    99

    Buy 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.