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Cloudstratus 3 Running Shoe - Men's
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The Grivet Take
The Cloudstratus 3 is On's max-cushion daily trainer, built on double-decked CloudTec for stack and stability. 38/30 stack with an 8mm drop, ~10.6 oz men's, and a wide platform that gives a steady neutral feel. Best for daily easy miles, long runs, and walkers who want more cushion than the Cloudsurfer offers. Skip it for tempo or race-day; the Cloudstratus is a daily-mileage cruiser.
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 a standard On last. 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 high; the double-decked CloudTec produces On's distinctive forward-rolling feel with extra stack for protection on long days. The 8mm drop and wide platform feel steady. Energy return is moderate; the geometry is built for cruise pace, not tempo.
Quick specs
- Category
- Long run trainer
- Surface
- Pavement · Treadmill
- Heel stackHow much shoe sits between your foot and the ground.
- 38.0 mm
- Forefoot stack
- 30.0 mm
- DropThe difference between heel height and forefoot height, measured in millimeters.
- 8.0 mm
- Weight (men's 9)
- 10.6 oz · 300 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 (double-decked)
- 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
Double-decked CloudTec is the structural feature of the Cloudstratus — two layers of hollow Cloud pods stacked underfoot for extra cushion and stability vs the single-deck Cloudsurfer.
Compare it toSimilar shoes or common alternatives, with the key fit and ride differences called out.
On Cloudmonster 2
Choose the Cloudstratus 3 if you want the double-decked CloudTec geometry and an 8mm drop. Choose the Cloudmonster 2 if you want a single thicker Helion superfoam slab with an integrated plate and a softer 6mm drop.
Compare On Cloudmonster 2 →
Brooks Glycerin 22
Choose the Cloudstratus 3 if you want On's double-decked CloudTec ride at an 8mm drop. Choose the Glycerin 22 if you want Brooks's DNA Tuned cushion with a higher 10mm drop, a softer step-in, and RoadTack rubber for a more traditional neutral-daily feel.
Compare Brooks Glycerin 22 →
Saucony Triumph 22
Choose the Cloudstratus 3 if you want a firmer rocker-driven CloudTec daily at an 8mm drop. Choose the Triumph 22 if you want Saucony's PEBA-blend PWRRUN PB foam at a 10mm drop with a softer, more responsive step-in.
Compare Saucony Triumph 22 →
Saucony Echelon 10
Choose the Cloudstratus 3 if you want the higher-stack double-decked CloudTec build at 38mm. Choose the Echelon 10 if you want Saucony's PWRRUN cushion in a wider, more accommodating last at a lower 32mm stack for foot-shape comfort.
Compare Saucony Echelon 10 →
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