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
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[@JeffJonesEthx]

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.

[@Nicoztrike]

Almost like phones now with pro and ultra models 😂

[@davidrosenthal5795]

Yup, kinda of. Brilliant!!!

[@Nicoztrike]

@@davidrosenthal5795 don't know if it's brilliant. It's not for the consumer, it's only to maximize profits

[@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!

[@styx15]

It's why runrepeat is such a cool website, can see the cross section of shoes.

[@ADyess086]

RunRepeat cuts the shoe in half. You can see it there.

[@stefan-kovac]

Love the T-Shirt! (watching from Korea)

[@francescoruperti3043]

Hook us up with the t shirt brand 🙏🏽

[@cottrellmcdonald8206]

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

[@michaelyardis6871]

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

[@That_Ramdom]

Have u tried both?

[@alb.1911]

But it’s ugly

[@v6i838]

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!

[@T_bo71]

To me the version 3 thats release in july are even more comfy …but yah it is

[@v6i838]

@@T_bo71 I’ll see what the review are like for that shoe when they come out and possibly buy them as well, if they’re not too expensive

[@slumdog1987]

I agree completely. I have around 200km with Puma deviate nitro 2, and I absolutelly love them.

[@ShoeFinderMan]

Love the Korean army t-shirt ❤

[@mrrandom2501]

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.

[@BrendanWise-ze6ih]

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

[@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.

[@kofuzi]

Glad to hear you’re trying new things!

[@gregarchibald4565]

It's actually quite different

[@thewanderingwusha]

Hi Ko, thanks for the review!! How is it compare to cloud eclipse?

[@nathaniel23946]

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

[@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.

[@queuebit]

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

[@kofuzi]

i know. sorry about that. it was late and my two batteries died. i tried to run the camera off usb c cable, and it introduced the buzzing sound

[@Manuel-901]

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

[@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?

[@Arki2019]

Ordered some of these to try my superblasts are starting to feel a bit tired in my last couple of runs will probably retire them soon

[@cookiewithsunglasses6786]

I still have my og Cloudmonsters and was looking forward to buy the Cloudmonster 2 once they break down but now they come out with a newer version? I gotta run more lol

[@io-rj6sk]

u live in the countryside? always hav nice scenery in the bg

[@jean-francoishiller8948]

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.

[@REXDAKEX]

Very nuanced review, thank you. Would love to know how this compares to the Saucony Triumph 22. Are you planning a video on those?

[@kofuzi]

Eventually

[@Marsbeeyou]

Hi there, I’m having a hard time deciding between the CloudEclipse and the CloudHyper. Could you tell me which one you think is the best? Thanks ❤

[@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.

[@yuppy02]

Ko where's that green korea tshirt you're wearing from! Looks dope

[@kofuzi]

Kore

[@felipetodeschini5890]

For comfort: Cloudmonster Hyper or Cloudeclipse?

[@042766]

Mike - how do you think this will stack up against the Superblast 2? They both seem about the same price. I remember when Superblast started at $220 but dropped to $200 and thinks the 2 may start at $220.

[@levandmarthapolyakin-aaron2183]

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.

[@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.

[@kofuzi]

But on the plus side, you have a shoe that you love.

[@laalaa99stl]

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.

[@atm9862]

i have on cloud monster 2 , i want something like superblast, dose on cloud hyper compete with Superblast?

[@w2.ill_]

Structural cushioning is out, material cushioning is in

[@Stashawk]

How is the fit though? I think the Cloudsurfer fits perfectly, but the Eclipse is way too baggy and loose. I took a winger on the Cloudsurfer trail and it's also pretty loosy-goosie in the upper. I feel like On needs to dial in their fit across the lineup to avoid poor fit confusion.

[@kofuzi]

Fit is more precise than the Cloudeclipse

[@garethevans2499]

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.

[@brianjeon5225]

i like your shirt! 대한민국 ㅋㅋ

[@AndrewCho730]

Hey Ko, On shoes fit a little bit weird on my feet. I am a bit hesitant to pay that much to try something i may not like. I am curious about the story behind the shirt you are wearing tho! it looks like something guys in the Korean army would wear.

[@kofuzi]

it's from Kore, a korean american culture clothing brand. it's based off the Korean passport

[@j-mtamondong609]

@kofuzi could you review the on cloudstratus 3?

[@kofuzi]

I do not currently have plans to review that shoe

[@jaimeleal7726]

Please review ON Cloudrise Cyclon!

[@kofuzi]

Stay tuned

[@kalos5204]

got this shoe when it just released and absolutely love it, I am flatfooted and the fit is great for my wide feet and it’s very stable. im a relatively mid-heavier weight runner (70-72kgs) and i found these just the right softness as i feel some shoes bottom out. didnt look at the price when i bought it though, in hindsight 220 is too much for a daily trainer lol

[@chuckwavra8832]

No design gimmicks, no foam sandwiches; just give all pebax from heal to toe, 30-33mm max, zero drop, no arch support - that's my dream shoe. However, shoe companies gotta make sales every year, so for now it's gimmicks and ridiculous stacks. I'll keep dreaming 😊

[@Nextman916]

Hoka Cielo road my friend.

[@user-sx1kn9ox1t]

wait. your shirt is quite familiar to me 대한민국?!

[@A_SEGA_Dremcast]

Besides personal preferences, I dunno how I'd recommend this over the Eclipse.

[@laalaa99stl]

Love the shirt. 🇰🇷 Tae Kwon Ko! The Cloudsurfer 7 is the only On shoe I regularly use because it gives me what I consider to be an honest workout without cheating with plates or illegal stack height. Just the right amount of cushion too. I do wonder how much longer it will be before On puts out a shoe with NO cloud pockets whatsoever? They broke free of their institutional thinking on the speedboard. Why not come down from the clouds and put both feet back on the ground? I think it was wise for them to stagger the release with Monster v2. They didn't want to cannibalize their own sales.

[@kofuzi]

would you be mad though if you had bought the cloudmonster 2 first?

[@Howster69]

What are they like for long distance walking in the city.

[@kofuzi]

I did not test for that use case

[@Zhiloreznik]

Fashion more then function

[@Steven-sk6vm]

Would it be possible to add shoe foam on a carbon fiber shoe?

[@kofuzi]

I don’t understand this question

[@Steven-sk6vm]

@@kofuzi I have the Nike zoom fly% and they bother my right foot after 2-3 miles. So I wanted to ask if I could use foot soles or if you ever come across someone with that issue? My right foot is arched and left is more flat 😓

[@kofuzi]

I think you are asking about insoles. Short answer: it is technically possible

[@Csongoli]

for some reason here on switzerland the cloudmonster hyper costs 300 franks

[@allucinox]

thats because we are swiss 😂

[@Scholli_1988]

i wonder how those actually feel, unfortunately, i am in stability shoe jail 🤦‍♀️

[@GrungeAct]

You know I've always had a soft spot for On and the great aesthetics design so I've justified paying bit more and getting a great looking sneaker that's also an okay running shoe, But $220 is no longer justifiable That's now super shoe territory, shoes that are so so much more than this shoe could ever be. At this price point it's really nothing but a gimmick shoe, jumping on the PEBA hype waggon with nothing much to show for it, This one is for On fanboys and Hypebeasts only who don't know any better.

[@rogelionavarro387]

Why is superblast always out of stock

[@dropagado6162]

as a beginner, i should have done more research before buying this model, should have sticked with asics nimbus 26 or ON cloudeclipse. 2 out of 2 vids with almost the same review.

[@lewickerman]

It's not designed to go fast or any sort of pickup. So not sure why you're complaining that a hefty recovery shoes is doing what it's meant to do and feels off when you try to use it otherwise.

[@kofuzi]

I’m not complaining though. I’m fairly certain I told you it’s a good shoe that I get excited about running in

[@jeffsmith7617]

Sounds overpriced for an easy+/recovery shoe. Too bad because it seems like it’s a good shoe for that category but there are cheaper options that can fill that same role.

[@charlesjolley700]

Not worth the price, tapered toe box and unstable heel make this a slow turnover. Cloudmonster 2 is better

[@LuisBecerra79]

Yo, what’s going on!!!

[@kofuzi]

yo Luis!

[@kloun1980]

I farted

[@kofuzi]

that's ok. we're runners here.

[@baloyli]

Hard Pass!!

[@RunnerdJK]

The comparisons section is great. But please stop with the pairing options… Your choices are so random (in all your videos)

[@kofuzi]

I do it to give people a sense of how shoes fit in relation to each other: to dissuade people from the notion that there is a singular “best” running shoe. And just as in the alternatives section, the items listed aren’t an exclusive list. But that is my intent. I appreciate you taking the time to express how it is being received

[@davegelink]

It's way overpriced. It's not even light. And doesn't have a plate.

[@justin-fractionalhub5532]

Always cringe when I hear recycled material being used as a selling point. Can I pay top dollar to get something quality with brand new material and not recycled garbage. Why I'll never buy NNormal, I'm not paying a premium to virtue signal.

[@kofuzi]

That’s a stance I didn’t expect to hear today but i thank you for your candor

[@zndr27]

Yeah On shoes are overpriced garbage

[@infinitegaming1015]

It’s literally just a cloud monster. Feels exactly the same. On cloud 👎

[@damiangonzalez7352]

Fashion more then function