On Cloudultra 3

The On Cloudultra 3 is a durable trail running shoe with Helion™ HF foam, Missiongrip™ outsole, and breathable Leno-weave upper designed for technical and ultra-distance trails.

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€140

Cheaper than 67% of shoes · category average €152

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Key specs

Weight: 235 g
Drop: 6 mm
Heel Stack: 32 mm
Forefoot Stack: 26.5 mm

Best for: Technical trail and ultra-distance trail running

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

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Strengths

LightnessAffordability

Weak points

Grip

Cushioning
32 mm
Lightness
235 gTop 7%
Grip
3 mm
Drophigher isn't better or worse
6 mm
Affordability
$140Top 26%

Technical Specifications

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Essentials

€140

July 2025

235 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

Technical and ultra-distance trails

Technical trail and ultra-distance trail running

Cushioning

6 mm

32 mm

26.5 mm

Dual Helion™ HF hyper foam for high energy return and cushioning

Grip & protection

Missiongrip™ with redesigned lug geometry for traction

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On the terrain

How On Cloudultra 3 should behave on each kind of ground, estimated from lug depth, stack height, weight and outsole rubber. Pick a ground to see what decides it.

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FlatPacked, runnable trail

Cushioning and low weight make the kilometres easier; very deep lugs squirm on hard ground.

On Cloudultra 381

Cushioning25/40
Lightness31/35
Smooth roll25/25

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The On Cloudultra 3 was released in July 2025.

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Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Strengths

LightnessAffordability

Weak points

Grip

Cushioning
32 mm
Lightness
235 gTop 7%
Grip
3 mm
Drophigher isn't better or worse
6 mm
Affordability
$140Top 26%

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