On Cloudmonster 3 Hyper vs ASICS Superblast 3
Cloudmonster 3 Hyper or Superblast 3? 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 a light, max-stack trainer that can do it all? Get the Superblast 3.
Get the Cloudmonster 3 Hyper if
- You’d like a little less squish underfoot
- You like a stiffer, rocker-style forefoot that rolls you forward
- You prefer a lower drop (6mm vs 8mm)
Get the Superblast 3 if
- You want the softer, more cushioned ride
- You want more foam underfoot (8mm more at the heel)
- You want a dedicated recovery-day shoe
- You like a less rigid forefoot
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.
Superblast 3: The do-everything super trainer. Very soft and protective, with a full stack of foam that still feels light. Bouncy enough for tempo days and long runs alike, though the FF Blast+ base keeps it from being as springy as the softest top layer suggests.
Specs side by side
| Cloudmonster 3 Hyper | Superblast 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $220 | $209.95 |
| Stack height (heel / forefoot) | 37 / 31mm* | 45 / 37mm* |
| Drop | 6mm* | 8mm |
| Weight, men’s | 9.3 oz* | 8.4 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 | Long runs, Easy days, Tempo & workouts, Recovery runs |
| Expected life | 450–550 miles | 450–550 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.
Superblast 3. True to size with a normal width. The toebox mesh isn’t very breathable.
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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