On Cloudmonster 3 Release News—On’s Most Anticipated Release Ever

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When On’s Cloudmonster debuted in 2022, the extent that it would become a footwear icon wasn’t evident. But today, with the Cloudmonster 2 in its wake, it’s pretty clear. Whether it’s professional athletes on an off-day, celebrities on a stroll, runners training for marathons, and everyone in the world commuting to the office, the Cloudmonster is everywhere—an unmissable part of modern life.

Now, On’s releasing the third iteration, the Cloudmonster 3. Its forerunners felt near perfect: lightweight, breathable, handsome. But, of course, sneaker brands are never done innovating. Thus, comes the Cloudmonster 3, a collection of three high-performance running shoes set to release on March 5, 2026.

Cloudmonster 3

First up, it the star of the trio, the bread-and-butter—the Cloudmonster 3. This is the daily trainer, ideal for the casual runner, walker, or average joe looking for a new everyday shoe. With triple layered CloudTec cushioning for enhanced comfort, a re-engineered bottom unit to deliver an ultra-energetic push off, and a Speedboard that creates an extra pop of propulsion, the new and improved model has support, stability, and puts a spring in your step.

Cloudmonster 3 Hyper

Next up is the slightly more hardcore Cloudmonster 3 Hyper. For the person training for a marathon or the long-distance runner, this is the answer. Developed through extensive athlete testing, the aim was to create a shoe that helps runners train harder and recover faster. And On delivered. Featuring a specialized foam for extreme responsiveness, a plateless design, and improved heel construction, this is On’s most advanced long-distance running shoe yet.

LightSpray Cloudmonster 3 Hyper

The final model in the brand’s newest line is the LightSpray Cloudmonster 3 Hyper. For elite long runners and tempo runners who would prefer to run barefoot if they could, this is where this pair comes in. It’s the lightest Cloudmonster ever made, weighing a mere 7.2 oz. Made from only eight pieces of material, it’s high-tech simplicity. Ultralight upper construction sits atop the specialized foam from the Hyper model to ensure that you aren’t sacrificing quality and feeling for lightness and speed.

All in all, the Cloudmonster 3 seems like it’ll extend the brand’s reign of dominance. It shows On’s intention to continue with the top performance brands, without straying from its roots of high-quality lifestyle sneakers. Can they do it all, though? Once we get the suite of Cloudmonster 3s and put them through their paces—as we tend to do here at Esquire—we’ll let you know if it’s worth upgrading. But our first impression is: It’s gonna be good.