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On Cloudmonster 2 - Ivory | Lime primary angle

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Every Cloudmonster is engineered to On's highest standards - tested by athletes, certified for performance, and built to exceed your training goals.

Product details and quick facts

Cushioning

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Mid

Road running

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Responsive

Lacing

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Standard

Heel to toe drop

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6mm

Key features

On Cloudmonster 2 - Ivory | Lime Biggest-Ever CloudTec Cushioning

Biggest-Ever CloudTec Cushioning

Enlarged CloudTec pods compress on impact and spring back with each stride, delivering a cushioned landing and a propulsive toe-off that keeps your legs feeling fresher for longer.

On Cloudmonster 2 - Ivory | Lime Dual-Density Helion Superfoam

Dual-Density Helion Superfoam

The reworked Helion superfoam combines two densities to balance softness underfoot with lively energy return, so the ride feels responsive rather than sluggish even deep into long runs.

On Cloudmonster 2 - Ivory | Lime Nylon-Blend Speedboard Propulsion

Nylon-Blend Speedboard Propulsion

A nylon-blend Speedboard shaped for forward momentum works with the foam insert in the forefoot to absorb impact and redirect energy into a powerful take-off with every step.

Product story

Built for the Road. Made to Be Noticed.

The Cloudmonster 2 in Ivory and Lime arrives as one of the most visually confident colorways in the lineup. A clean ivory base keeps the shoe versatile enough for daily training, while a sharp lime accent draws the eye without overshadowing the athletic silhouette. This is a shoe designed to look as capable as it performs, and it earns that impression from the first mile.

At the core of the Cloudmonster 2 is the biggest-ever CloudTec configuration On has produced, pairing enlarged cushioning pods with a reworked dual-density Helion superfoam. The pods compress on landing to absorb road impact, then rebound to return energy through the stride. A foam insert in the forefoot adds a further layer of protection, while the nylon-blend Speedboard translates all that cushioning into forward momentum rather than letting it dissipate underfoot.

This shoe is built for road running across a broad range of paces and distances. Whether you are logging easy recovery miles, building mileage through a marathon training block, or pushing the pace on a tempo run, the Cloudmonster 2 adapts without asking you to compromise. Runners returning from injury will appreciate the forgiving landing; those chasing performance will feel the propulsive exit the Speedboard creates with every step.

The Cloudmonster 2 suits runners who refuse to choose between cushioning and energy return. If you spend significant time on pavement and want a shoe that protects your body on hard days while still rewarding effort on fast days, this is the shoe built for that tension. The Ivory and Lime colorway adds a layer of personality to that purpose, making it a shoe worth wearing beyond the training log.

Series

Cloudmonster 2

Fit note

True to size

Product FAQ

Details before you decide.

Everything you need to know before you lace up the Cloudmonster 2 in Ivory and Lime.

Runner notes

Why this pair keeps getting picked.

Natural feedback shaped around the fit, colorway, and ride profile of this exact product.

The cushioning is something else

I have put about 80 miles on these and the Ivory and Lime colorway still looks sharp. The CloudTec pods under my feet feel like genuine cushioning, not the plastic firmness I have had with other max-cushion shoes. My easy runs feel easy again, which is exactly what I needed after a long training block.

Marcus Delgado

Daily trainer, Austin TX

Plush but not dead on your feet

I was skeptical that a shoe this cushioned could still feel propulsive, but the Speedboard changes that equation. I wore the Cloudmonster 2 for a 20-miler and my quads were noticeably less wrecked than usual. The Lime pop on the ivory upper is bold without being loud, which I appreciate.

Terrence Whitfield

Marathon training, Chicago IL

Exactly the shoe my feet needed

Coming back from six months off with plantar fasciitis, I needed serious cushioning without a rigid platform that would restrict natural movement. The foam insert in the forefoot made the first few weeks back genuinely pain-free. I have since worked up to four days a week and the shoe has held up without any breakdown in the midsole.

James Rutherford

Returning from plantar fasciitis, Portland OR

Great ride, sizing runs a touch narrow

At 230 pounds I have gone through a lot of running shoes that compress out quickly, but the Helion superfoam here still feels alive after consistent weekly use. I did size up a half size because the toe box felt a little snug at first. Once I had the right fit, the cushioning payoff was real.

David Kim

Heavier runner, Minneapolis MN

On my feet 12 hours and my legs survived

I started wearing the Cloudmonster 2 for long nursing shifts when a running-focused coworker suggested them for all-day standing. The ivory and lime reads clean and professional enough that nobody questioned it. After a 12-hour shift on hard hospital floors, my lower back and heels felt noticeably better than with my old work shoes.

Carlos Mendez

Hospital nurse, San Antonio TX

Fastest feeling max-cushion shoe I have tried

The Cloudmonster 2 does something unusual: it absorbs impact like a plush trainer but the Speedboard keeps it feeling quick. I have used it for everything from easy jogs to a tempo session at half-marathon pace and it held up across all of them. The ivory and lime color combination is genuinely eye-catching at the track.

Brian Okonkwo

5K to half-marathon runner, Atlanta GA

Versatile enough for more than just running

I wear these on my walk-heavy commute and light gym sessions in addition to running, and the CloudTec cushioning holds up in all those contexts. The clean ivory base does pick up scuff marks from city sidewalks so I spot-clean every week or so. For a shoe this good-looking, that is a small ask.

Nathan Pierce

Gym commuter and occasional runner, Seattle WA

Converted me to max cushion road running

I came from trail shoes with aggressive lugs and assumed road shoes would feel flat and dull. The Cloudmonster 2 changed that completely. The energy return from the reworked Helion superfoam is closer to what I expected from a performance shoe, and the lime accents against the ivory look great on road surfaces. I am already planning my next pair.

Kevin Harrington

Trail-to-road transition runner, Denver CO