On Cloudmonster Hyper vs Cloudmonster 3 Hyper

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On Cloudmonster Hyper

On Cloudmonster 3 Hyper

The On Cloudmonster 3 Hyper and On Cloudmonster Hyper share the same concept, but the newer version significantly improves the ride. Curiously, there is no Cloudmonster 2 Hyper, as the brand jumped directly to the 3 Hyper. The Cloudmonster Hyper uses a more simplified setup, with Helion HF focused primarily in the forefoot, which makes it feel more forefoot-dominant and closer to a straightforward, speed-oriented trainer. The Cloudmonster 3 Hyper moves to a more complete construction, adding a full top layer of PEBA over an EVA base, which results in a more cushioned, more energetic ride with a higher stack while staying in a similar weight range.

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Variants

  • Cloudmonster Hyper (Black/Lima - (Men - US 9))
  • Cloudmonster Hyper (Dew/Lime - (Women - US 7))
  • Cloudmonster 3 Hyper (Lily/Limelight - (Men - US 9))
  • Cloudmonster 3 Hyper (Lily/Limelight - (Women - US 7))

Main Differences for
Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Marathon Racing 
 

6.4
7.0

Heel Energy Return 
 

0.8
5.9

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

5.4
6.8

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

6.0
5.9

Right Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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Left Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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Weight 
 

260.9 g (9.20 oz)
264.2 g (9.32 oz)

Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo 
 

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Heel Stack Height 
 

39.7 mm
45.2 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

33.4 mm
37.2 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

6.3 mm
8.0 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

6.0 mm
6.0 mm

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

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On Cloudmonster Hyper 3D Model Full Shoe
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On Cloudmonster 3 Hyper 3D Model Full Shoe

Outsole Heel Width 
 

83 mm (3.3")
95 mm (3.7")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

76 mm (3.0")
77 mm (3.0")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

112 mm (4.4")
117 mm (4.6")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

2.09
2.10

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

3.35
3.15

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

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On Cloudmonster Hyper 3D Model Internal
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On Cloudmonster 3 Hyper 3D Model Internal

Internal Length 
 

277 mm (10.9")
279 mm (11.0")

Internal Heel Width 
 

65 mm (2.6")
68 mm (2.7")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

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

Wide Sizing Available 
 

No
No

Forefoot Fit: Width 
 

9.1
9.7

Forefoot Width Photo 
 

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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation 
 

4.1 mm (0.161")
1.5 mm (0.059")

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

1.9 mm (0.076")
-0.9 mm (-0.033")

Forefoot Fit: Height 
 

8.7
6.6

Forefoot Height Photo 
 

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Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-1.8 mm (-0.072")
-4.1 mm (-0.161")

Arch Fit: Width 
 

9.9
9.7

Arch Fit Photo 
 

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Arch Width TTS Deviation 
 

1.5 mm (0.060")
-0.8 mm (-0.031")

Length Fit 
 

10
10

Toe Clearance Photo 
 

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Other Features  

Other Features Photo 
 

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Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Fully-gusseted
Fully-gusseted

Plate 
 

None
None
Performance

Heel Energy Return 
 

0.8
5.9

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

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On Cloudmonster Hyper Heel Energy Return
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On Cloudmonster 3 Hyper Heel Energy Return

Heel Energy Return 
 

63.5%
73.2%

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

5.4
6.8

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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On Cloudmonster Hyper Forefoot Energy Return
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On Cloudmonster 3 Hyper Forefoot Energy Return

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

72.4%
75.6%

Heel Cushioning 
 

7.7
8.4

Heel Cushioning Picture 
 

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Heel Cushioning  

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On Cloudmonster Hyper Heel Cushioning
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On Cloudmonster 3 Hyper Heel Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

3.25 J
3.51 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

9.77 J
10.58 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

16.42 J
18.96 J

Forefoot Cushioning 
 

8.1
9.2

Forefoot Cushioning Picture 
 

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Forefoot Cushioning  

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On Cloudmonster Hyper Forefoot Cushioning
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On Cloudmonster 3 Hyper Forefoot Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

4.86 J
5.47 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

8.69 J
10.55 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

13.47 J
16.89 J

Heel Firmness 
 

5.0
4.3

Heel Firmness  

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On Cloudmonster Hyper Heel Firmness
 Preview Graph
On Cloudmonster 3 Hyper Heel Firmness

Firmness At 550N 
 

46.8 N/mm
45.8 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

102.2 N/mm
92.6 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

236.5 N/mm
188.1 N/mm

Forefoot Firmness 
 

7.1
5.7

Forefoot Firmness  

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On Cloudmonster Hyper Forefoot Firmness
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On Cloudmonster 3 Hyper Forefoot Firmness

Firmness At 800N 
 

97.1 N/mm
78.0 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

179.4 N/mm
140.5 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

319.8 N/mm
234.9 N/mm

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

7.2
8.6

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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On Cloudmonster Hyper Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
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On Cloudmonster 3 Hyper Forefoot Long Run Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

7.89 J
9.72 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

7.71 J
9.45 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

7.58 J
9.27 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

7.49 J
9.13 J

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