On Cloudmonster 3 Hyper vs Cloudmonster 3
Cloudmonster 3 Hyper or Cloudmonster 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 firm, snappy ride with On’s signature feel? Get the Cloudmonster 3.
Get the Cloudmonster 3 Hyper if
- You want the softer, more cushioned ride
- You want more bounce and energy back
- You need a roomier fit
- You want the lighter shoe, by about 1.1 oz
Get the Cloudmonster 3 if
- You like a firmer, more stable feel
- You’re on your feet all day or walk a lot
- You need a wide width
- You’d rather spend $30 less
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.
Cloudmonster 3: Firm, snappy, unmistakably On. The firmest shoe here in lab tests, with a stiff plate and a rocker that give it a snappy feel at faster paces. It isn’t the shoe for soft recovery runs.
Specs side by side
| Cloudmonster 3 Hyper | Cloudmonster 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $220 | $189.95 |
| Stack height (heel / forefoot) | 37 / 31mm* | 35 / 29mm* |
| Drop | 6mm* | 6mm |
| Weight, men’s | 9.3 oz* | 10.4 oz |
| Weight, women’s | Not available | 8.5 oz |
| Support | Neutral | Neutral |
| Plate | None | None |
| Widths | Standard | Standard, Wide |
| Built for | Long runs, Tempo & workouts, Easy days | Easy days, Tempo & workouts, Long runs, Walking & all-day wear |
| Expected life | 450–550 miles | 300–400 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.
Cloudmonster 3. Snug heel and midfoot. The toebox is narrower than the Cloudmonster 2’s, and it can run a touch long, so if you’re between sizes, try both. Standard width only.
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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