On Cloudmonster 3 Hyper
On's plateless super trainer stacks a Helion HF PEBA top layer over a CloudTec EVA base with a big rockered profile. It covers daily miles, long runs, and uptempo work, and it is the sensible pick over the $280 LightSpray version, which shares the same midsole. The thin heel collar and pronounced medial arch will bother some runners, so try before buying if you are sensitive there.
Reach for the On Cloudmonster 3 Hyper for everyday training miles, long runs and tempo days and intervals. It's a neutral shoe, best for runners with an efficient stride who don't need pronation support. The tall, soft stack favors comfort over ground feel. That's great for high mileage and bigger runners, less so for racing snappiness.
- Bouncy dual-density Helion HF midsole
- Versatile from easy miles to workouts
- Same ride as the LightSpray version for $60 less
- Minimal heel collar padding can rub
- Noticeable medial arch bump
- Runs firm compared to plated super trainers
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