On Cloudultra 3 vs On Cloudultra Pro

On Cloudultra 3

€140

On Cloudultra Pro

€185

Quick verdict

On Cloudultra 3

€140

The better pick if you want:

To spend $45 less
A lighter option (40 g less)

On Cloudultra Pro

€185

The better pick if you want:

A higher overall score (83 vs 74)
More cushioning (39 vs 32 mm heel stack)
Deeper lugs for grip (3.5 vs 3 mm)

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

On Cloudultra 3· leads in 2

LightnessAffordability

On Cloudultra Pro· leads in 2

CushioningGrip

Cushioning
32 mm
39 mmTop 13%
Lightness
235 gTop 7%
275 gTop 31%
Grip
3 mm
3.5 mm
Drophigher isn't better or worse
6 mm
6 mm
Affordability
$140Top 26%
$185

Technical Specifications

Compare features between On Cloudultra 3 vs On Cloudultra Pro

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Essentials

€140

€185

July 2025

June 2025

235 g

275 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

Ultra Distance Trail Running Shoe

Technical and ultra-distance trails

Mixed and all terrain

Technical trail and ultra-distance trail running

Ultra distance trail running and racing on all terrain

Cushioning

6 mm

32 mm

39 mm

26.5 mm

33 mm

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

Dual-density Helion™ HF hyper foam with CloudTec® cushioning

Grip & protection

Missiongrip™ with redesigned lug geometry for traction

Missiongrip™ rubber with advanced lug geometry

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On the terrain

How On Cloudultra 3 vs On Cloudultra Pro 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.

Pick a ground							Average
On Cloudultra 3							50
On Cloudultra Pro							50

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

On Cloudultra Pro83

Cushioning38/40
Lightness20/35
Smooth roll25/25

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Visual Comparison

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Which offers better value: On Cloudultra 3 vs On Cloudultra Pro?

For value comparison: The On Cloudultra 3 ($140) offers better affordability compared to the On Cloudultra Pro ($185). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the On Cloudultra 3 or the On Cloudultra Pro?

The On Cloudultra 3 is newer: it came out in July 2025, and the On Cloudultra Pro in June 2025.

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Better than On Cloudultra 3 at:

A higher overall score (87 vs 74)

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Better than On Cloudultra 3 at:

A higher overall score (85 vs 74)
More cushioning (34 vs 32 mm heel stack)
A lower drop (4 vs 6 mm)

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$140Score 83+9

Better than On Cloudultra 3 at:

A higher overall score (83 vs 74)
A lower drop (4 vs 6 mm)
Deeper lugs for grip (4 vs 3 mm)

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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

On Cloudultra 3· leads in 2

LightnessAffordability

On Cloudultra Pro· leads in 2

CushioningGrip

Cushioning
32 mm
39 mmTop 13%
Lightness
235 gTop 7%
275 gTop 31%
Grip
3 mm
3.5 mm
Drophigher isn't better or worse
6 mm
6 mm
Affordability
$140Top 26%
$185

Pick a ground

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Quick verdict

Spec profile