Max-cushion trainer
On Cloudmonster 2
On's maximum-cushion trainer with a distinctive rolling ride. Comfortable, protective and a little quirky.
Typical price
$190
MSRP
Weight
300 g
Drop
6 mm
Stack
38/32
Scale illustration – not a photograph
Role suitability
How well this shoe covers each job in a rotation, judged editorially against the rest of the catalogue.
DAILY
Covers the bulk of easy and steady miles.
RECOVERY
Holds up on the slowest, most protective days.
LONG RUN
Built for long, steady efforts.
TEMPO
Works at faster, controlled paces.
RACE
Fast enough for race day.
Ride and notes
The rockered geometry suits runners who like a guided transition. Premium price for the segment.
Who it suits
Runners who want a soft, rolling daily shoe and like On's fit.
Worth comparing with
The Nimbus 27 and Triumph 23 offer similar cushioning for less.
Fit
True to size; medium volume.
Specifications
- Weight
- 300 g
- Heel drop
- 6 mm
- Stack
- 38 mm heel / 32 mm forefoot
- Category
- Max-cushion trainer
- Stability
- Neutral
- Ride
- Soft
- Plate
- No plate
- Rocker
- moderate rocker
- Upper fit
- Standard
- Toe box
- Standard
- Foam
- Helion
- Grip
- 3/5 dry · 3/5 wet
- Expected life
- 450–650 km
- Model year
- 2024
- MSRP
- $190
Specs reviewed Sep 30, 2026. Measurements are manufacturer figures rounded; where sources disagree we state the rounded figure and lower our internal confidence.
Retailers
Running Warehouse
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