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Nike Invincible 3 vs On Cloudmonster 2

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    Main Differences
    Design
      WeightStack HeightsExternal ShapeInternal ShapeForefoot Fit: WidthForefoot Fit: HeightArch Fit: WidthLength FitHeel Rocker GeometryForefoot Rocker GeometryOther Features
    Performance
      Heel Compression Energy ReturnForefoot Compression Energy ReturnHeel CushioningForefoot CushioningHeel FirmnessForefoot FirmnessForefoot Long Run CushioningRocker StiffnessForefoot Bending Energy ReturnForefoot Bending Stiffness
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Nike Invincible 3
On Cloudmonster 2

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Track

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Track

Weight
287.3 g (10.13 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.4 mm
Plate
None
Weight
295.8 g (10.43 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.5 mm
Plate
Plastic
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Our Verdict

Nike Invincible 3

On Cloudmonster 2

The Nike Invincible 3 and On Cloudmonster 2 are both popular daily trainers but offer distinct experiences. The Nike shoe provides a noticeably bouncier ride and better stability, making it more versatile and suited to different types of runs. On the other hand, the On is more cushioned, appealing to runners who seek more protection underfoot, especially over longer miles.

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Variants

  • Invincible 3 (Electric Pack/Olympic Safari - (Men - US 9))
  • Invincible 3 (Jade Ice/White-Clear Jade - (Women - US 7))
  • Cloudmonster 2 (Asphalt/Iron - (Women - US 7))
  • Cloudmonster 2 (Asphalt/Iron - (Men - US 9))

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Main Differences for
Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Marathon Racing 
 

7.0
5.9

Forefoot Compression Energy Return 
 

8.0
2.2

Heel Compression Energy Return 
 

8.1
1.5

Plate 
 

None
Plastic

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

29.8 mm
33.0 mm

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

4.9
4.6

Right Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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Nike Invincible 3 Right Shoe Weight Photo
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On Cloudmonster 2 Right Shoe Weight Photo

Left Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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Nike Invincible 3 Left Shoe Weight Photo
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On Cloudmonster 2 Left Shoe Weight Photo

Weight 
 

287.3 g (10.13 oz)
295.8 g (10.43 oz)

Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo 
 

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Nike Invincible 3 Stack Height Photo
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On Cloudmonster 2 Stack Height Photo

Heel Stack Height 
 

38.2 mm
40.5 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

29.8 mm
33.0 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

8.4 mm
7.5 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

9.0 mm
6.0 mm

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

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Nike Invincible 3 3D Model Full Shoe
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On Cloudmonster 2 3D Model Full Shoe

Outsole Heel Width 
 

99 mm (3.9")
84 mm (3.3")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

72 mm (2.8")
78 mm (3.1")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

118 mm (4.6")
113 mm (4.5")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

2.59
2.07

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

3.96
3.42

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

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Nike Invincible 3 3D Model Internal
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On Cloudmonster 2 3D Model Internal

Internal Length 
 

272 mm (10.7")
277 mm (10.9")

Internal Heel Width 
 

63 mm (2.5")
66 mm (2.6")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

93 mm (3.7")
93 mm (3.7")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

Yes
No

Forefoot Fit: Width 
 

9.1
8.8

Forefoot Width Photo 
 

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Nike Invincible 3 Forefoot Width Photo
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On Cloudmonster 2 Forefoot Width Photo

Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation 
 

3.9 mm (0.154")
5.1 mm (0.200")

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

1.9 mm (0.073")
0.0 mm (-0.001")

Forefoot Fit: Height 
 

6.0
6.7

Forefoot Height Photo 
 

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On Cloudmonster 2 Forefoot Height Photo

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-4.8 mm (-0.188")
-3.9 mm (-0.154")

Arch Fit: Width 
 

9.5
9.7

Arch Fit Photo 
 

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Nike Invincible 3 Arch Fit Photo
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On Cloudmonster 2 Arch Fit Photo

Arch Width TTS Deviation 
 

-1.2 mm (-0.045")
2.8 mm (0.111")

Length Fit 
 

10
10

Toe Clearance Photo 
 

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Nike Invincible 3 Toe Clearance Photo
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On Cloudmonster 2 Toe Clearance Photo

Heel Rocker Geometry 
 

7.2

Heel Rocker Photo  

Nike Invincible 3 Heel Rocker Photo

Heel Spring 
 

21 mm (0.8")

Heel Apex Position 
 

22.0%

Heel Rocker Angle 
 

17.9°

Forefoot Rocker Geometry 
 

5.8

Forefoot Rocker Photo  

Nike Invincible 3 Forefoot Rocker Photo

Toe Spring 
 

40 mm (1.6")

Toe Apex Position 
 

59.5%

Forefoot Rocker Angle 
 

18.4°

Other Features  

Other Features Photo 
 

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Nike Invincible 3 Other Features Photo
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On Cloudmonster 2 Other Features Photo

Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Non-gusseted
Fully-gusseted

Plate 
 

None
Plastic
Performance

Heel Compression Energy Return 
 

8.1
1.5

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

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Nike Invincible 3 Heel Energy Return
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On Cloudmonster 2 Heel Energy Return
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Heel Energy Return 
 

81.2%
66.5%

Forefoot Compression Energy Return 
 

8.0
2.2

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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Nike Invincible 3 Forefoot Energy Return
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On Cloudmonster 2 Forefoot Energy Return
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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

80.8%
68.3%

Heel Cushioning 
 

6.7
7.2

Heel Cushioning Picture 
 

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Heel Cushioning  

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Nike Invincible 3 Heel Cushioning
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Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

2.92 J
3.37 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

8.31 J
9.11 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

14.67 J
14.60 J

Forefoot Cushioning 
 

5.9
7.3

Forefoot Cushioning Picture 
 

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Nike Invincible 3 Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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On Cloudmonster 2 Forefoot Cushioning Picture

Forefoot Cushioning  

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Nike Invincible 3 Forefoot Cushioning
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On Cloudmonster 2 Forefoot Cushioning
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Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

3.83 J
4.20 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

6.31 J
7.85 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

9.05 J
11.81 J

Heel Firmness 
 

6.3
5.8

Heel Firmness  

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Nike Invincible 3 Heel Firmness
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On Cloudmonster 2 Heel Firmness
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Firmness At 550N 
 

60.1 N/mm
48.9 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

120.9 N/mm
130.8 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

265.9 N/mm
271.6 N/mm

Forefoot Firmness 
 

9.0
7.8

Forefoot Firmness  

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Nike Invincible 3 Forefoot Firmness
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Firmness At 800N 
 

142.8 N/mm
100.9 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

299.3 N/mm
207.5 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

590.7 N/mm
379.0 N/mm

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

5.5
6.2

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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Nike Invincible 3 Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
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Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

6.01 J
6.97 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

5.93 J
6.68 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

5.89 J
6.47 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

5.85 J
6.31 J

Rocker Stiffness 
 

4.2

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video  

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph  

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Nike Invincible 3 Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph

Force To Flatten The Rocker 
 

33 N

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

7.1

Forefoot Bending Video  

Forefoot Bending Energy Return  

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Nike Invincible 3 Forefoot Bending Energy Return

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

65.5%

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

7.0

Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture  

Nike Invincible 3 Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture

Forefoot Bending Resistance  

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Nike Invincible 3 Forefoot Bending Resistance

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

11.9 N/mm

Forefoot Bending Force 
 

270 N

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