On Cloudmonster 3 - Triple-Layer CloudTec® for Maximum Cushioning

The Cloudmonster 3 brings back the max-cushioning and forward-rolling ride that made the previous versions popular, now upgraded with a triple-layer CloudTec® cushioning system for enhanced responsiveness. This represents On's boldest CloudTec® design to date, pairing generous stack height with lively energy return that keeps everyday running feeling dynamic rather than weighed down.

Triple-Layer CloudTec® with Helion™ Foam

The triple-layer CloudTec® cushioning system is engineered specifically for a responsive ride, using Helion™ foam for comfort and energy return. This three-tier construction provides maximum cushioning and enhanced impact absorption whilst maintaining the propulsive feel that defines the Cloudmonster platform. The additional layer doesn't just add protection — it creates a more responsive ride compared to the previous version, making everyday runs feel more energetic.

Enhanced Rocker Shape with Speedboard®

An enhanced rocker shape works with the propulsive Speedboard® to deliver a smooth forward roll and energetic push-off. The geometry encourages natural foot motion whilst the Speedboard® adds stiffness in the right places to enhance propulsion. The combination creates a ride that feels simultaneously cushioned and dynamic, particularly noticeable during tempo efforts and progressive runs where the rocker helps maintain momentum.

Engineered Knit Upper for Breathability and Secure Fit

The engineered knit upper features different zones designed for breathability and a regular fit. Targeted zones provide airflow where heat builds up most, whilst the enhanced tongue design delivers step-in comfort and a secure lockdown. A compressed rubber outsole delivers optimised traction across varied paces and surfaces, maintaining grip whether you're logging easy miles or picking up the tempo.

Key Features:

- Triple-layer CloudTec® cushioning system

- Helion™ foam for comfort and energy return

- Speedboard® for propulsion

- Enhanced rocker shape for energetic push-offs

- Engineered knit upper with breathability zones

- Enhanced tongue design for secure lockdown

- Compressed rubber outsole for optimised traction

- Regular fit

- Maximum cushioning platform

Best For:

- Daily running

- Easy runs and recovery

- Long runs

- Road running

- Runners seeking maximum cushioning with energy return

- Versatile training rotation

Is the Cloudmonster 3 Right for You?

The Cloudmonster 3 is built for runners who want maximum cushioning without sacrificing responsiveness or feeling disconnected from the road.If you appreciate deep cushioning for impact protection but won't compromise on energy return and responsiveness, the triple-layer CloudTec® system achieves both goals. The enhanced rocker and Speedboard® make it surprisingly versatile — capable of handling easy recovery pace through to tempo efforts without feeling sluggish. It's a run club favourite for good reason: the bold design stands out, the cushioning protects across high-mileage weeks, and the forward-rolling ride adds energy to everyday runs. For runners seeking a max-cushioned shoe that still feels lively and propulsive rather than just soft, the Cloudmonster 3 delivers exactly that.