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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 3 - Cinder | Ivory Triple-Layer CloudTec Cushioning

Triple-Layer CloudTec Cushioning

Three layers of hollow CloudTec pods compress on impact and rebound with each push-off, giving you more cushioning depth and more responsive energy return than previous Cloudmonster generations.

On Cloudmonster 3 - Cinder | Ivory Speedboard Propulsion Plate

Speedboard Propulsion Plate

A full-length Speedboard sits at the heart of the midsole, channeling compression energy into forward propulsion so your stride feels effortless through the gate.

On Cloudmonster 3 - Cinder | Ivory Engineered Knit Upper

Engineered Knit Upper

The structured knit wraps the foot with targeted breathability and a secure, sock-like fit that adapts to your foot shape across varying temperatures and effort levels.

Product story

Built to Roll Forward, Designed to Stand Out

The Cloudmonster 3 in Cinder | Ivory takes the smoky, grounded tone of charcoal and softens it with an ivory contrast that feels intentional rather than incidental. It is a colorway made for women who want a training shoe that looks as considered off the road as it performs on it. Where other maximum-cushion options lean loud, Cinder | Ivory keeps things refined.

Under the engineered knit upper sits the Cloudmonster 3's triple-layer CloudTec cushioning system, a stacked arrangement of hollow pods that compress on landing and spring back on toe-off. Helion superfoam adds a lively, durable base that does not pack out over long training blocks. The Speedboard propulsion plate channels that energy forward, and an enhanced rocker geometry keeps each stride rolling smoothly toward the next.

This shoe is built for long road runs, recovery days when your legs need cradling, and any training session where you want your footwear to work with you rather than against you. The compressed rubber outsole grips reliably across wet pavement and dry track alike, and the breathable knit upper keeps airflow moving through tempo efforts and easy aerobic miles. Whether you are logging a 20-miler or putting in a steady 10K, the Cloudmonster 3 handles the range.

The Cloudmonster 3 in Cinder | Ivory suits the runner who trains seriously and buys intentionally. It works equally well for the woman adding mileage toward her first marathon and the experienced runner who already knows exactly what she wants from a cushioned daily trainer. The colorway is versatile enough to move from the trail head to the coffee shop without a second thought.

Series

Cloudmonster 3

Fit note

True to size

Product FAQ

Details before you decide.

Everything you need to know before you lace up the Cloudmonster 3 in Cinder | Ivory.

Runner notes

Why this pair keeps getting picked.

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

The most cushioned shoe I have ever put on for a long run

I picked up the Cloudmonster 3 in Cinder | Ivory for my 20-milers and I have not looked back. The triple-layer CloudTec absorbs everything the road throws at my legs, and I finish long runs with noticeably less fatigue than I had in my previous trainer. The colorway is subtle and sharp, which I appreciate because I was tired of neon everything.

Danielle Okafor

Marathon trainer, Chicago

Runs easy but keeps up when I push the pace

I was a little skeptical that a maximum-cushion shoe could still feel responsive, but the Cloudmonster 3 proved me wrong. The Speedboard really does translate into a propulsive toe-off, and the rocker geometry keeps the momentum going without me having to muscle through each step. I have been wearing the Cinder | Ivory colorway almost every day for six weeks.

Rachel Medina

Daily runner, Austin

I wear these on 12-hour shifts and my feet thank me

As a nurse who is on hard floors for long stretches, cushioning matters more to me than split times. The Cloudmonster 3 gives me the underfoot support I need to get through a full shift without the aching heels I used to deal with. The knit upper breathes well enough that my feet stay comfortable even after hours of constant movement.

Priya Nair

Nurse, long shifts, Seattle

Gentle on the joints, confidence-inspiring on the road

Coming back from a knee issue, I needed a shoe that would not punish me for every footfall, and the Cloudmonster 3 has been exactly that. The CloudTec cushioning absorbs impact in a way that feels almost forgiving, and the rocker shape helps me roll through my stride without aggravating my knee. I chose the Cinder | Ivory because the color felt calm and understated, which honestly matched my mindset coming back from injury.

Tara Jennings

Returning from knee injury, Nashville

Excellent ride, slight break-in needed

The first two runs in the Cloudmonster 3 felt a little stiff through the midfoot, but by run three the knit upper had shaped to my foot and the cushioning had opened up beautifully. Now it is one of the most comfortable shoes I own for runs in the 8 to 14 mile range. The Cinder | Ivory colorway holds up well to road grime and still looks clean after a quick wipe-down.

Monica Schultz

Half marathon runner, Portland

Finally a cushioned shoe that does not bottom out

At my size, a lot of max-cushion shoes feel great for the first 30 minutes and then collapse under me. The triple-layer CloudTec in the Cloudmonster 3 stays lively run after run, and I have not experienced that flat-footed feeling I used to get mid-long run. The fit through the toe box is generous enough that my foot feels supported rather than squeezed.

Jasmine Whitfield

Heavier runner, Atlanta

The Cinder colorway goes with everything in my rotation

I needed one shoe that could handle my morning runs and still look intentional when I walk to the subway afterward, and the Cloudmonster 3 in Cinder | Ivory nails that. The charcoal and ivory combination is neutral enough to pair with basically any workout kit, but it does not look like a basic white sneaker. The cushioning on pavement is excellent, especially on the concrete sidewalks I deal with every morning.

Lindsay Park

Gym and commute runner, New York City

My training partner recommended these and she was right

I have been using the Cloudmonster 3 for a 16-week marathon build and it has held up to the volume without losing any of its cushioning feel. My longer runs feel less punishing than they did in my old shoes, and the Speedboard gives me a little lift when my legs start to feel heavy at mile 15. I would size up half a size if you have a wider forefoot, as I found the fit snug until the upper relaxed a bit.

Catherine Brooks

First-time marathoner, Denver