Side by side comparison: On Cloudmonster 3 vs On Cloudsurfer Max

On Cloudmonster 3
OnCloudmonster 3

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

7.7

Solid

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$190$137$126$103$92

Unjustified

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 7Energy Return: 6Stability: 8Durability: 7Fun to Ride: 6

Run Fitness

Daily: 8Long: 8Tempo: 6Race: 5Recovery: 7

Pros & Cons

Stable, shock-absorbing ride
Roomy, comfortable toe box
Premium upper materials
Heavy for daily trainer
Laces prone to coming undone
Upper mesh durability concerns

Specs

Best for5:15-6:45 min/km
Drop6 mm
Stack35 mm heel / 29 mm forefoot
Weight309 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Stable, firm daily trainer best for steady mileage; lacks snap for speed work.

Where to Buy

On Cloudsurfer Max
OnCloudsurfer Max

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

7.1

Solid

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$180$103$94$77$69

Unjustified

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 7Energy Return: 5Stability: 8Durability: 8Fun to Ride: 5

Run Fitness

Daily: 8Long: 6Tempo: 4Race: 3Recovery: 6

Pros & Cons

Stable platform
Premium upper feel
Durable outsole
Firm, not plush
Low energy return
Limited breathability

Specs

Best for5:30-7:00 min/km
Drop6 mm
Stack37 mm heel / 31 mm forefoot
Weight292 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Stable, firm daily trainer with premium upper; lacks plushness and energy return.

Where to Buy