On Cloudmonster 3 vs Cloudmonster 3 Hyper

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On Cloudmonster 3

On Cloudmonster 3 Hyper

The On Cloudmonster 3 Hyper is the lighter, more energetic sibling of the On Cloudmonster 3, which is a stable, neutral daily trainer. The Hyper is higher stacked, has a more premium, PEBA-based Helion HF foam, and most of the holes in its midsole are decorative and don't go all the way through. That gives the Hyper far better cushioning and drastically more energy return, all while weighing over 30 g less. The normal Cloudmonster 3 is firmer and more stable, so it will appeal more to runners who want a more grounded ride.

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Variants

  • Cloudmonster 3 (Black/Black - (Men - US 9))
  • Cloudmonster 3 (Black/Black - (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 
 

5.8
7.0

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

1.6
6.8

Heel Energy Return 
 

0.9
5.9

Plate 
 

Plastic
None

Weight  

4.5
5.9

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

4.5
5.9

Right Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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On Cloudmonster 3 Right Shoe Weight Photo
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On Cloudmonster 3 Hyper Right Shoe Weight Photo

Left Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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On Cloudmonster 3 Left Shoe Weight Photo
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On Cloudmonster 3 Hyper Left Shoe Weight Photo

Weight 
 

296.6 g (10.46 oz)
264.2 g (9.32 oz)

Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo 
 

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On Cloudmonster 3 Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height 
 

40.1 mm
45.2 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

32.8 mm
37.2 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

7.3 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 3 3D Model Full Shoe
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On Cloudmonster 3 Hyper 3D Model Full Shoe

Outsole Heel Width 
 

89 mm (3.5")
95 mm (3.7")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

81 mm (3.2")
77 mm (3.0")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

115 mm (4.5")
117 mm (4.6")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

2.22
2.10

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

3.50
3.15

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

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

Internal Length 
 

279 mm (11.0")
279 mm (11.0")

Internal Heel Width 
 

66 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 
 

9.7
9.7

Forefoot Width Photo 
 

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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation 
 

1.9 mm (0.076")
1.5 mm (0.059")

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

1.0 mm (0.037")
-0.9 mm (-0.033")

Forefoot Fit: Height 
 

5.4
6.6

Forefoot Height Photo 
 

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Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-5.4 mm (-0.213")
-4.1 mm (-0.161")

Arch Fit: Width 
 

10
9.7

Arch Fit Photo 
 

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On Cloudmonster 3 Hyper Arch Fit Photo

Arch Width TTS Deviation 
 

0.2 mm (0.009")
-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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On Cloudmonster 3 Hyper Other Features Photo

Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Fully-gusseted
Fully-gusseted

Plate 
 

Plastic
None
Performance

Heel Energy Return 
 

0.9
5.9

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

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

Heel Energy Return 
 

64.2%
73.2%

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

1.6
6.8

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

66.7%
75.6%

Heel Cushioning 
 

7.5
8.4

Heel Cushioning Picture 
 

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On Cloudmonster 3 Hyper Heel Cushioning Picture

Heel Cushioning  

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On Cloudmonster 3 Heel Cushioning
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On Cloudmonster 3 Hyper Heel Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

3.07 J
3.51 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

9.76 J
10.58 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

16.37 J
18.96 J

Forefoot Cushioning 
 

8.4
9.2

Forefoot Cushioning Picture 
 

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On Cloudmonster 3 Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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On Cloudmonster 3 Hyper Forefoot Cushioning Picture

Forefoot Cushioning  

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On Cloudmonster 3 Forefoot Cushioning
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On Cloudmonster 3 Hyper Forefoot Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

5.26 J
5.47 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

9.23 J
10.55 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

13.32 J
16.89 J

Heel Firmness 
 

5.1
4.3

Heel Firmness  

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On Cloudmonster 3 Heel Firmness
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On Cloudmonster 3 Hyper Heel Firmness

Firmness At 550N 
 

47.7 N/mm
45.8 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

109.6 N/mm
92.6 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

226.7 N/mm
188.1 N/mm

Forefoot Firmness 
 

7.5
5.7

Forefoot Firmness  

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On Cloudmonster 3 Forefoot Firmness
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On Cloudmonster 3 Hyper Forefoot Firmness

Firmness At 800N 
 

91.4 N/mm
78.0 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

189.2 N/mm
140.5 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

388.4 N/mm
234.9 N/mm

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

6.6
8.6

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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

Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

7.42 J
9.72 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

7.05 J
9.45 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

6.82 J
9.27 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

6.64 J
9.13 J

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