On Cloudmonster 3 Hyper

The On Cloudmonster 3 Hyper is a max cushioned daily trainer designed for bounce over long miles. Priced at $220, it competes with shoes like the ASICS Superblast ($210) and Nike Vomero Plus ($180). On skipped right over v2 of the Cloudmonster Hyper and delivered the v3 to match the numbering of the regular Cloudmonster Hyper, and they delivered an update that was well worth the wait. The biggest changes from the OG are a more significant rocker geometry, a slightly thicker, full layer of On’s Helion HF PEBA race foam (instead of just a puck of it in the forefoot), and a more dialed upper. The step-in feel is comfortable with plenty of room in the toebox but with a much better fitting upper than the previous version with some slight padding in the tongue. Out on the run we found it to be very stable with good bounce and pop from the PEBA, comfortable, and very pleasant to run in. It is definitely more max cushion than super trainer—it excels at delivering a protective feeling for high mileage training, a very smooth ride, great comfort, and excellent stability. If you are looking for a higher stack, cushioned daily trainer with a nice subtle bounce and a very smooth ride in an aesthetically pleasing package, the Cloudmonster 3 Hyper is a great pick.