Step 02 — The lineup

Matched to
On Cloudultra

6 shoes scored across eleven metrics · Any purpose

6 matched, side by side

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The match
Weight
Drop
Stack
Plate
Pace
Price

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Sizing note

Most of this lineup runs roomy in the forefoot — stay at your usual size.

Durability

Expect roughly 442 miles before the midsole flattens out.

Step 03 — Every metric

The full comparison

MetricOn CloudultraOn Cloudultra 3On Cloudultra 2New Balance Fresh Foam X GaroeMerrell Agility Peak 5Saucony Xodus Ultra 4Hoka Challenger 8 Low GTX
Weight285 g / 10.1 oz290 g / 10.2 oz295 g / 10.4 oz300 g / 10.6 oz295 g / 10.4 oz290 g / 10.2 oz285 g / 10.1 oz
Drop6 mm6 mm6 mm6 mm6 mm6 mm5 mm
Stack (heel)36 mm38 mm37 mm36 mm36 mm38 mm36 mm
Cushioning
Flexibility
Stability
Rocker geometry
Energy return
Responsiveness
Toe-boxWideStandardWideWideWideWideStandard
PlateRockRockRockRock
Intended pace9:30–13:00 /mi9:00–12:00 /mi9:00–12:30 /mi9:30–12:30 /mi9:00–12:00 /mi9:00–12:30 /mi9:30–12:30 /mi
PurposeTrail, Long runTrail, Long runTrail, Long runTrail, DailyTrail, Long runTrail, Long runTrail, Daily
SizingTrue to sizeTrue to sizeTrue to sizeTrue to sizeTrue to sizeTrue to sizeTrue to size
Durability~450 mi~450 mi~450 mi~450 mi~400 mi~450 mi~450 mi
Price$170$190$180$130$140$160$170

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