On Cloudmonster

After struggling with nagging injuries for the last couple years, switching to the Cloudmonsters has been a game-changer for me. They seem to strike the perfect balance between cushioned and stable--I'm 6'2 and weigh around 180, so I'm on the heavier side. I was a Nike shill for many years, but I'm not going back!

Side note: I'm not sure how they've done this, but the shoes I have simply do not get dirty. I've put about 250 miles on the pair I'm wearing now, have run on muddy trails with them, and they still look a week old. I don't care too much about looks, but it's striking.

Honestly the best shoe I've ever run in and I've probably used 1,000s (running competitively since high school, now in my mid 30s).  A bit expensive and doesn't seem to last as long as I'd hope, but - not exaggerating - I like this shoe so much that it's made me enjoy running more.  Just a fun, versatile shoe good for everything from a tempo to recovery day.

Bought these to feel like I was supporting the OAC in some way. These shoes are great, well-cushioned but firm. Great for an easy day and if you need to hit a couple tempo miles.

This shoe, despite its high stack, is not a max cushion shoe by any means. The speedboard gives it a certain degree of stiffness that offsets all the stack, making it feel like an underwhelming shoe to some people. However, I found that, in combination with the strong rocker, this shoe functioned as a great daily trainer that especially excelled at picking up the pace. I had no problems doing tempo workouts in these shoes, and these are still to date my favorite long run shoes because of how comfortable they feel at the beginning of a long run but how well they’re able to support faster paces. They almost feel like a supershoe with the strong rocker and plate, but instead of some insane energy return it just disappears on your foot, a great feeling when you’re 10 miles deep in a progressive long run. The downsides of this shoe, apart from its unique feel, is it’s price point. While I greatly enjoyed the shoe, I also know that there are equally as good options on the market that are not 170, especially for a daily trainer that I’ll wear out fairly quickly. Overall it’s a great shoe at a not so great price, but it’s feel is  definitely something unique. 

I run at about 280 lbs and destroy shoes. Since Mizuno stopped the wave creation I have not been able to get more than 125-150 miles out of any shoe. I am in the CloudMonster right now and they look great at 100 miles. 

The cushioning is good without feeling to squishy or unstable. They feel less firm than the Bondi X I am also running in but they seem to last lionger.

The price point is high but, if I get 50% more life they are actually less than a comparable shoe. Loving these so far.

My last pair of shoes was a Brooks Glycerine.  I liked those because they felt firm and light.  When I was about to get a new pair, my son told me to try the On Cloudmonsters.  He's on his second pair and absolutely loves them.  I did and right away I could feel the difference.  Although they don't feel as firm as the Brooks, they are stable.  But the major difference is that they feel like I'm running on clouds.  My feet don't hurt, and my legs feel less inclined to soreness.  I love the way they bounce back after hitting the ground.  They truly make my running experience more enjoyable.  

I love these shoes! They are so comfortable and cushion-y, they made me feel like I was actually running on clouds :)

The only issue I have with these shoes is that they would not last very long. I run quite a bit in them, about 100km/week or 60miles/week, but felt the sole wore out pretty quickly compared to other shoes. I think they lasted about 3-4 weeks or 300-400km, which is less than other shoes I have worn in the past. They are also pretty expensive so I hoped they would last a bit longer.

But I’m on my third pair now! So I guess the shoes are worth it!!

The Cloud Monster is an excellent shoe, that is great for everyday miles. The cushioning is good without being too soft, and the speed-board allows for a propulsive feel. The upper is pretty comfortable with a rather spacious toe box and good heel lockdown.

Great shoe, doesn’t last quite as long as most and it’s a bit expensive but it’s worth it

Good looking, but the plate is above the cushioning so if u wear the shoe to long, the plate will become uncomfortable