On Cloudmonster 3

Name: On Cloudmonster 3
Brand: On

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 10.4 oz · 6mm drop · 35/29mm stack · Medium/Narrow

How it ranks

The On Cloudmonster 3 ranks among the stronger daily trainers in our data. Looks and cushioning are its strongest sub-ratings. The rating rests on 5 runner reviews and 2 other rated shoes in the Cloudmonster product line. Another 7 reviews would set the confidence on this shoe's own reviews.

Very good

92/100

Overall

Very good 92

Appearance

Excellent 96

Cushioning

Good 88

Comfort

Good 85

Durability

Decent 79

Value

Bottom-tier 59

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 will score low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.

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Confidence

79/100

Moderate 79

Where to buy

Amazon

11% off

$170 $190

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Price as of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTC.

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Running Warehouse Lime / Light / Seedling (and 4 others)

$190

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$190

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Pros

One of five reviewers describes a bouncy ride with good energy return on easy runs.
Overall ratings average 4.8 out of 5 across five reviewers.
One reviewer says the redesigned cushioning improves on the Cloudmonster 2 and no longer squeaks.

Cons

Value draws the lowest ratings of any dimension at 3.5 out of 5, and one reviewer calls the $190 list price high.
One of five reviewers finds it less comfortable past about ten miles.

Cloudmonster 3 rates 92. This shoe has moderate certainty. 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

97 2022 69 2024 92 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

92 Very good

79 Confidence
Cloudmonster 2

2024 · 12 reviews

69 Below average

62 Confidence
Cloudmonster

2022 · 77 reviews

97 Exceptional

98 Confidence

Reader 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: 10.4 oz
Release: 2026
MSRP: $190
Widths: Medium, Narrow
Stack Height: 35mm heel - 29mm toe
Drop Height: 6mm

Available sizes

Men's sizes

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

Women's sizes

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

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