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Cloudrunner 3 Running Shoe - Men's
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The Grivet Take
The Cloudrunner 3 is On's accessible daily trainer with a hint of stability built into the wide platform. 35/28 stack with a 7mm drop, CloudTec midsole, and a more accommodating fit than typical On shoes. Best for daily easy miles, long runs at easy pace, walkers, and runners new to the On ride character. Skip it for speed work; the geometry is built for cruise pace. Customers cross-shopping the Brooks Ghost or Saucony Ride lines for a daily trainer should consider this for the On feel.
Fit & Feel snapshot
Fit
LengthHow the shoe fits compared with true-to-size expectations.
True to size
Toe box widthHow much side-to-side room the shoe has across the front of the foot.3 of 5
NarrowWide
Toe box volumeHow much vertical room the shoe has above the toes.3 of 5
LowHigh
MidfootHow snug or roomy the shoe feels through the arch and laces.3 of 5
SnugRoomy
Heel holdHow securely the back of the shoe holds the heel.4 of 5
LooseLocked
Ride
CushionHow much material sits underfoot. This is about amount of cushioning, not how soft it feels.4 of 5
MinimalMaximal
SoftnessHow soft or firm the cushioning feels underfoot.3 of 5
FirmPlush
RockerHow much the shoe's shape rolls you forward through the step.3 of 5
FlatAggressive
ResponsivenessHow much pop or energy return the shoe feels like it gives back.3 of 5
DeadBouncy
Support
Support TypeSupport Type describes how much built-in guidance the shoe has. Neutral shoes do not add support structure. Stability shoes use geometry, rails, firmer foam, or frame designs to create a more guided feel. Motion control shoes are the maximum-support category and are rare in modern running.
Neutral
Stability
Motion Control
Neutral shoe with a wider, steadier base
PlatformPlatform describes the width and shape of the shoe's base underfoot. A wider platform can feel steadier even when the shoe is neutral. This is separate from Support Type.
Wider, steadier base
How it fits
Fits true to size with an accommodating last — slightly more spacious than typical On shoes. Toe box runs standard width with normal vertical room. Midfoot is normal volume; heel hold is good. Available in Standard (D) only for men's.
How it feels
Cushion is moderate-high; CloudTec midsole produces On's distinctive forward-rolling ride. The wide platform underfoot provides a steady neutral feel. Energy return is moderate; the geometry is tuned for daily-mileage cruise pace, not tempo. The 7mm drop and accommodating fit make this an accessible entry to the On lineup.
Quick specs
- Category
- Long run trainer
- Surface
- Pavement · Treadmill
- Heel stackHow much shoe sits between your foot and the ground.
- 35.0 mm
- Forefoot stack
- 28.0 mm
- DropThe difference between heel height and forefoot height, measured in millimeters.
- 7.0 mm
- Weight (men's 9)
- 9.6 oz · 272 g
- CushionHow much material sits underfoot. This is about amount of cushioning, not how soft it feels.
- 4 / 5
- Support TypeSupport Type describes how much built-in guidance the shoe has. Neutral shoes do not add support structure. Stability shoes use geometry, rails, firmer foam, or frame designs to create a more guided feel. Motion control shoes are the maximum-support category and are rare in modern running.
- Neutral
- PlatformPlatform describes the width and shape of the shoe's base underfoot. A wider platform can feel steadier even when the shoe is neutral. This is separate from Support Type.
- Wider, steadier base
- Midsole
- CloudTec
- Outsole
- rubber
- PlateA stiff layer, usually carbon, nylon, or TPU, built into some shoes to add structure, snap, or propulsion.
- No
- WidthsThe width options this shoe is made in. Actual availability depends on current inventory.
- D
Tech, translated
CloudTec is On's hollow-pod midsole technology, the brand's signature underfoot system.
Wider platform is the structural feature that makes the Cloudrunner more stable than typical On shoes — appropriate for runners new to the brand or those who want a steadier feel.
Compare it toSimilar shoes or common alternatives, with the key fit and ride differences called out.
On Cloudsurfer 2
Choose the Cloudrunner 3 if you want a wider stable-neutral platform with a 7mm drop and an accommodating fit for daily easy miles and long runs. Choose the Cloudsurfer 2 if you want a lighter 9 oz CloudTec Phase trainer with a 10mm drop and pronounced rocker for picking up pace.
Compare On Cloudsurfer 2 →
On Cloudmonster 2
Choose the Cloudrunner 3 if you want a lighter 9.6 oz daily cruiser with CloudTec midsole and a 7mm drop. Choose the Cloudmonster 2 if you want max-cushion long-run capability with Helion superfoam, a nylon-blend Speedboard, the largest CloudTec pods, and a 6mm drop.
Compare On Cloudmonster 2 →
Brooks Ghost Max 3
Choose the Cloudrunner 3 if you want On's accessible wide-platform daily trainer with CloudTec midsole and a 7mm drop. Choose the Ghost Max 3 if you want Brooks's max-cushion 39/33 stack with soft DNA LOFT v3 foam and an aggressive rocker for long-run and recovery days.
Compare Brooks Ghost Max 3 →
Adidas Adizero Evo SL 1
Choose the Cloudrunner 3 if you want a stable-neutral cruise-pace trainer with CloudTec midsole on a wider platform. Choose the Adizero Evo SL 1 if you want a 7.9 oz Lightstrike Pro PEBA supercritical-foam tempo trainer with race-inspired woven upper for speed work and tempo days.
Compare Adidas Adizero Evo SL 1 →
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