On Cloudmonster 3 Hyper vs ASICS Megablast
Cloudmonster 3 Hyper or Megablast? Here’s how they compare on feel, fit, brand specs and price, from the fitting team at The Run House.
The short answer
Want a big, bouncy super trainer for long and fast runs? Get the Cloudmonster 3 Hyper.
Want the bounciest, lightest trainer for any pace? Get the Megablast.
Get the Cloudmonster 3 Hyper if
- You’d like a little less squish underfoot
- You prefer a lower drop (6mm vs 8mm)
Get the Megablast if
- You want the softer, more cushioned ride
- You want more foam underfoot (8mm more at the heel)
- You want something for race day
- You want the lighter shoe, by about 1.2 oz
On the run
Cloudmonster 3 Hyper: On’s best super trainer yet. Finally lively and bouncy for an On, with maximal cushion that feels fast at any distance. A wide platform adds stability, though the ride is still on the firm side.
Megablast: The feather-light, bouncy super trainer. Light and very bouncy, with huge cushioning that still feels stable and quick. It handles easy miles, long runs and workouts, and can even race.
Specs side by side
| Cloudmonster 3 Hyper | Megablast | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $220 | $225 |
| Stack height (heel / forefoot) | 37 / 31mm* | 45 / 37mm* |
| Drop | 6mm* | 8mm |
| Weight, men’s | 9.3 oz* | 8.1 oz |
| Weight, women’s | Not available | Not listed by ASICS |
| Support | Neutral | Neutral |
| Plate | None | None |
| Widths | Standard | Standard |
| Built for | Long runs, Tempo & workouts, Easy days | Tempo & workouts, Long runs, Race day, Easy days |
| Expected life | 450–550 miles | 350–450 miles |
Stack, drop and weight come from each brand’s own website. Numbers marked * aren’t published by the brand and come from other published specs. Weights are for the size each brand quotes. Expected life is our estimate.
Fit
Cloudmonster 3 Hyper. True to size with excellent build quality. The upper doesn’t breathe well.
Megablast. True to size with a normal fit and a breathable upper.
Try them on
Come try on both at The Run House in Walpole, Needham or Falmouth. Gait analysis is always free.
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