On Cloudmonster Hyper

This is the Cloudmonster Hyper. It’s taller than the also new Cloudmonster 2, it removes the speedboard entirely, and introduces Pebax as part of the midsole. But it also comes at a hefty $220 price. Is it worth it? It’s time to lace up the Cloudmonster Hyper and take it for a run.

0:00 intro
0:50 Disclosures
1:11 Specs
4:10 What’s it like
7:37 Pairing Options
9:20 Buying Guide and Alternatives

disclosures: On sent these shoes, so I did not have to pay for them. No one is paying me to make this video or to include their shoe in this video. No one will get a chance to preview any of my footage or my thoughts before this video goes up on YouTube.

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[Youtubeular]

I feel like the entire industry got together and decided that they were going to produce "base" models and "premium" models of thier core lineups.

[vi]

I know this review isn’t about the Puma Deviate Nitro 2, but since you mentioned them at the end, I have to say it’s an incredible shoe which I’d recommend to anyone. I bought them yesterday and I’m amazed at how good they are. They felt like I was putting in way less effort than usual but could still go fairly quick!

[ColinBloodworth]

When I got fit a few months ago, they had me try a cloudmonster 2 and it was just so uncomfortable. Hard to imagine this one is much different. It felt like running with cinder blocks on my feet. As always, a perfect and concise review, Mike.

[fecardona]

Thanks Mike for explaining what many others have not: the Pebax area does extend to the back, albeit in a thinner volume and hidden from view because of the other foam blocking it. Good review!

[ThreadsandTreadsGreenwich]

SUPERBLAST !!! It Destroys this shoe - Hyper is not even close.

[mrrandom]

Agree with you 💯 with all your points. I ran the London Marathon in the Hype Monster and it did bottom out. The price is a bit much and I hope the price drops as somepoint.

[queuebit]

FYI: some slight buzzing noise (I think) in the Buying Guide section.

[stefan-kovac]

Love the T-Shirt! (watching from Korea)

[B.Wise.B.Running]

Great review. Not a bad shoe but definitely confusing and the prize tag doesn’t add up .

[cottrellmcdonald]

I love the hyper it feels amazing for me 🔥🔥🔥

[michelforhackfwd]

Great review! Exactly how I felt about the shoe. On Running is doing a lot of things right: leaning heavily into pro sports, embedding themselves in local communities and hosting great events. They also have a great set of super shoes coming soon that I am really excited about.
I do not, however, get their running shoe line up. Most of their shoes are just some kind of variation of a daily trainer. Some have lower and some have higher stack heights, but with the exception for the Cloudboom Echo they are all slowish shoes serving a similar purpose. For example, how are the Cloudeclipse, the Cloudmonster, the Cloudonster 2, the Cloudmosnter Hyper and the Cloudsurfer different from one another?

[nathaniel]

I know On is on the expensive side but $219, man I will have to pass. Thanks again Ko for the review!

[gregruns]

Well, I bit the bait. I just had to have them, the Hyper, I am not sorry as I love them. You're right, tricky marketing timing.

[Manuel_]

Good morning. At 🇪🇸 Spain, 230€= No carbon plate= No for me. I prefer the Hoka carbon x3. Like to Kofuzi. Have a great day.

[PLANETWATERMELON]

So they took features out of the Monster and then raised the price up by $40's. Yep, that makes a lot of sense. They should have gotten ride of the Clouds in the front and added the Speedbaord to the front.

[elliotendures]

I've been eying this one, but pre-ordered the Neo Vista and eagerly awaiting Superblast 2. If Neo Vista doesn't work for me, I may try this. Thanks for the review.

[laalaastl]

Speaking of. My DN2s are finally starting to fade at 250 miles+. I was hoping the Nitro infusion would make the PEBA last a bit longer. It was an irrational hope, I guess. On the bright side, it means my B12s are finally seeing some more love! Funny thing is that (if I were shady) I could probably sell the deadish DN2s and the new owner would think they're practically new based on looks. Only I'd know the truth. And they'd be left with a poor impression of a shoe everyone else raves about.

[jean-francoishiller]

It feels like at this point On will put clouds in all their models as a branding thing rather than because it makes for a better shoe. They have always looked more like a gimmick to me.

[garethevans]

Pretty sure that On shoes only get reviewed if they get sent to the Shoetuber and that says something to me. Can't quite work out what.

[Martha-fluterunner]

I recommend everyone try the ON Trail Cloudsurfer. I enjoyed the regular Cloudsurfer but even on the sidewalk liked the trail version more. It’s normally priced as a trainer and is more fun on the road (to me) than the regular Cloudsurfer. I didn’t buy it but seriously considered it when buying my most recent new trainer. My running store staff made me try bc they really like it as a road shoe in addition to non-technical trail shoe.