Side by side comparison: On Cloudmonster 3 Hyper vs Saucony Triumph 23

Product Judgment

8.5

Strong

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$220$244$224$183$163

Reasonable

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 9Energy Return: 8Stability: 8Durability: 7Fun to Ride: 7

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 9Tempo: 6Race: 5Recovery: 9

Pros & Cons

Plush, protective cushioning
Stable high-stack ride
Breathable, comfortable upper
Heavier than competitors
Limited outsole durability
Not suited for speed work

Specs

Best for5:30-7:30 min/km
Drop6 mm
Stack39.5 mm heel / 33.5 mm forefoot
Weight253 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Plush, stable max-cushion trainer excelling at long and easy runs; not for speed.

Saucony Triumph 23
SauconyTriumph 23

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

8.6

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$135$193$176$144$128

Buy

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 9Energy Return: 8Stability: 8Durability: 7Fun to Ride: 8

Run Fitness

Daily: 10Long: 9Tempo: 7Race: 5Recovery: 9

Pros & Cons

Soft, lively cushioning
Secure, plush upper
Mild inherent stability
Average outsole durability
Snug fit for wide feet
Limited breathability

Specs

Best for5:00–6:45 min/km
Drop10 mm
Stack42 mm heel / 32 mm forefoot
Weight275 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

A strong, premium daily trainer with plush, lively cushioning and mild stability for versatile mileage.

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