On Cloudmonster 3

Name: On Cloudmonster 3
Brand: On

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 9.5 oz · 35/29mm stack · 6mm drop

How it ranks

The On Cloudmonster 3’s rating is an early estimate. We’ve collected 5 runner reviews so far, with product line history and external ratings also informing the score.

Good

Overall

Good 85

Appearance

Very good 90

Cushioning

Decent 79

Comfort

Decent 73

Durability

Decent 72

Value

Bottom-tier 58

Confidence

How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence is low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.

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Confidence

78 Moderate

Moderate 78

External retailer ratings

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Where to buy

Dick's Sporting Goods

29% off

$135 $190

Ivorycreek (and 1 other)

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Price as of Oct 22.

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Amazon

$180 5% off

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$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.

Cloudmonster 3 rates 85. This shoe has moderate confidence. See how we rate shoes.

Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the On Cloudmonster

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

Rating

40 60 80 100

91 2022 71 2024 85 2026

Release year

We use the reviews of past versions to inform this shoe’s rating. See why.

Cloudmonster 3 This shoe

2026 · 5 reviews

85 Good

78 Confidence
Cloudmonster 2

2024 · 12 reviews

71 Decent

79 Confidence
Cloudmonster

2022 · 77 reviews

91 Very good

99 Confidence

Runner Ratings

5 ratings

5/5 4

4/5 1

3/5 0

2/5 0

1/5 0

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Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight: 9.5 oz
Men's / women's: Men's 10.4 oz · Women's 8.5 oz
Release: 2026
MSRP: $190
Widths: Medium
Stack: 35/29mm
Drop: 6mm

Available sizes

Men's

8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11, 11.5, 12, 12.5, 13

7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11, 11.5, 12, 12.5

41, 42, 42.5, 43, 44, 44.5, 45, 45.5, 46, 47, 47.5

Women's

6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10

4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8

37, 37.5, 38, 38.5, 39, 40, 40.5, 41, 42

Runner reviews

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Simply Put

5/5

Overall

Pro: Nothing feels better Con: Not the prettiest shoe.

Jay · Jun 22, 2026

7 mpw 80 miles in this shoe training for general fitness would buy again

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 4/5
Value: 5/5

9/10 Would Recommnd

5/5

Overall

Likes: comfortable, bouncy, good energy return to help maintain running ecnomy Dislikes: not as comfortable over longer distances (15 miler), price, if you're tired it's harder to run in I thoroughly love using this shoe as an easy trainer. It's comfortable, bouncy, and gives good energy return to help maintain running economy. It's helped me become a fore/midfoot striker as opposed to a heel striker. The "clouds" are an upgrade over the previous model and I haven't noticed any of the "squeaking" associated with them. However, there are a few downsides. I find it's not as comfortable over longer distances, specifically a 15 mile long run I did, and as you tire out it can be hard to maintain the correct footstrike to benefit from the energy return. The price, $190, is a little high but I suppose that's the way trainers have gone. Overall, it's a great shoe despite any of the potential downsides. On days I struggle getting out the door, the ONs make the run manageable and more often than not I end up feeling better than I would otherwise. I think my personal sweetspot with the ON is 6-10 miles. It's light enough and comfortable enough to get me through those distances, but anything longer is a decrease in marginal utility. Compared to other shoes I'm currently training in, it's one of my favorites (although I only buy shoes I like). The current rotation is: ON Cloudmonster 3, Saucony Ride 18, ASICS Sonicblast, Brooks Ghost 17, and Adidas EVO SL. For the distances ranging 6-10 miles, I'd say I like the Cloudmonster the best. It's my preferable shoe when I feel "snappy." On days I feel a little more tired and know I'll be heel striking more, I will go with a different shoe. Overall, this shoe is my favorite daily trainer right now. It gets me through the week and is reliable. I appreciate ON listening to the feedback from the Cloudmonster 2 and making changes we wanted to see. 9/10 would recommend.

d1midmajor · Jun 6, 2026

40 mpw 103 miles in this shoe training for a half marathon would buy again