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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Weight
    2. Stack Heights
    3. External Shape
    4. Internal Shape
    5. Other Features
  5. Performance
    1. Heel Energy Return
    2. Forefoot Energy Return
    3. Heel Cushioning
    4. Forefoot Cushioning
    5. Heel Firmness
    6. Forefoot Firmness
  6. Comments

Nike Invincible 3 vs On Cloudmonster 2

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Nike Invincible 3
On Cloudmonster 2

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Nike Invincible 3 Picture
On Cloudmonster 2 Picture

Variants

  • Invincible 3 (Men - US 9) (White/Fire Red/Cement Gray/Black)
  • Cloudmonster 2 (Men - US 9) (White/Flame)

Our Verdict

Nike Invincible 3

On Cloudmonster 2

The Nike Invincible 3 and On Cloudmonster 2 are both popular daily trainers but offer distinct experiences. The Nike provides a noticeably bouncier ride, ideal for versatile daily runs. On the other hand, the On is slightly firmer and more stable, appealing to runners who prefer extra support and security underfoot, especially over longer miles.

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Main Differences for

Threshold 

0.10

Marathon Racing 

5.8
5.8

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

7.6
4.8

Plate 
 

None
Plastic

Heel Energy Return 
 

8.0
4.0

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

4.8
4.5

Right Shoe Weight Photo  

Nike Invincible 3 Right Shoe Weight Photo
On Cloudmonster 2 Right Shoe Weight Photo

Left Shoe Weight Photo  

Nike Invincible 3 Left Shoe Weight Photo
On Cloudmonster 2 Left Shoe Weight Photo

Weight 
 

287.3 g (10.13 oz)
295.8 g (10.43 oz)

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Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo  

Nike Invincible 3 Stack Height Photo
On Cloudmonster 2 Stack Height Photo

Heel Stack Height 
 

38.2 mm
40.5 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

29.8 mm
33.0 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

8.4 mm
7.5 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

9.0 mm
6.0 mm

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

Nike Invincible 3 3D Model Full Shoe
On Cloudmonster 2 3D Model Full Shoe

Outsole Heel Width 
 

99 mm (3.9")
84 mm (3.3")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

72 mm (2.8")
78 mm (3.1")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

118 mm (4.6")
113 mm (4.5")

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Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

Nike Invincible 3 3D Model Internal
On Cloudmonster 2 3D Model Internal

Internal Length 
 

272 mm (10.7")
277 mm (10.9")

Internal Heel Width 
 

63 mm (2.5")
66 mm (2.6")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

93 mm (3.7")
93 mm (3.7")

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Other Features  

Other Features Photo  

Nike Invincible 3 Other Features Photo
On Cloudmonster 2 Other Features Photo

Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Non-gusseted
Fully-gusseted

Plate 
 

None
Plastic
Performance

Heel Energy Return 
 

8.0
4.0

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

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Heel Energy Return 
 

85.9%
75.4%

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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

7.6
4.8

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

83.6%
76.2%

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Heel Cushioning 
 

6.6
7.8

Heel Cushioning Picture  

Nike Invincible 3 Heel Cushioning Picture
On Cloudmonster 2 Heel Cushioning Picture

Heel Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 300N 
 

1.00 J
1.21 J

Energy Absorbed At 600N 
 

3.23 J
3.78 J

Energy Absorbed At 900N 
 

5.89 J
6.42 J

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Forefoot Cushioning 
 

6.7
6.4

Forefoot Cushioning Picture  

Nike Invincible 3 Forefoot Cushioning Picture
On Cloudmonster 2 Forefoot Cushioning Picture

Forefoot Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 300N 
 

1.02 J
0.87 J

Energy Absorbed At 600N 
 

2.60 J
2.47 J

Energy Absorbed At 900N 
 

4.24 J
4.48 J

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Heel Firmness 
 

7.2
6.2

Heel Firmness  

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Average Firmness 0 To 300N 
 

42.2 N/mm
35.6 N/mm

Average Firmness 300 To 600N 
 

60.0 N/mm
52.3 N/mm

Average Firmness 600 To 900N 
 

84.2 N/mm
85.6 N/mm

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Forefoot Firmness 
 

8.9
8.9

Forefoot Firmness  

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Average Firmness 0 To 300N 
 

41.1 N/mm
49.1 N/mm

Average Firmness 300 To 600N 
 

84.8 N/mm
83.5 N/mm

Average Firmness 600 To 900N 
 

136.0 N/mm
113.4 N/mm

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Nike Invincible 3

On Cloudmonster 2

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