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Cloudmonster 2
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Premium · top third of running shoes
Should you buy it??
Trust it
based on 3 of 5 signals
Rank in Everyday Shoes · Jun 8?
New at #15
Newly tracked in Everyday Shoes — a weekly trend line builds as more snapshots land.
Quick take
In short: what each side says
AI · critics · buyers · brand claims — each opened up in full further down ↓
Best on Claude (avg #9.5), weakest on ChatGPT (#16.5)
Owners love the lightweight, cushioned comfort and modern styling, but fit inconsistency—particularly compared to the original—divides them, with some experiencing immediate discomfort.
All sides land high — a confident buy, with the caveats below.
Main competitors
Top rivals in Everyday Shoes.
The verdict
What the panel makes of it.
On Cloudmonster 2 is a cushioned running shoe made by Swiss company On. Released in 2024, it carries forward the brand's CloudTec technology. The midsole uses stacked cloud pods that compress individually on impact. Runners seeking maximum cushioning and a softer ride buy it for protection on long distances. AI assistants currently rank it number five for best sneakers for working women.
Act one
What the machines think.
Several AI models read the category and place this product — model by model, list by list, over time.
Model by model?
How each AI sees it.
Best on Claude (avg #9.5), weakest on ChatGPT (#16.5) Averaging across the AI panel, Cloudmonster 2 sits around #14.4 this snapshot.
Gemini
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Didn’t rank Cloudmonster 2 this snapshot.
GPT
#16.5
2 appearances · best #15
Perplexity
#16.3
3 appearances · best #14
Claude
#9.5
2 appearances · best #5
Footprint?
Every intent it shows up in.
sorted by current rank · weakest: Men's sneakers for everyday (#18 of 30)
Act two · ★ new
What the people say.
The same product, judged by the owners who bought and filmed it — what they praise, what they knock, who it's for.
Video reviews?
What reviewers actually say.
On Cloudmonster 2 Review
Alastair Running
On Cloudmonster 2
kofuzi
ON Cloudmonster 2 Review by a Foot Specialist
Flawless Physio | Shoe Reviews
ON CLOUDMONSTER 2 REVIEW- 9 Updates But Better Than V1?
Ben Is Running
On Cloudmonster 2 Performance Review From The Inside Out
Foot Doctor Zach
What buyers say?
What Google knows about it.
Beyond the video critics, Google pools 1,009 buyer ratings of the Cloudmonster 2 from across retailers — a far wider, if blunter, jury. Here’s the shape of that opinion.
1,009 ratings · 7 written
across 4 retailers
What owners single out
The fit concerns buyers raise align with video reviewers' observations about sizing differences from the first Cloudmonster.
In their words
“These are great, and super lightweight and comfortable out of the box! They even performed great on the trail. Also that white and orange color scheme looks absolutely fire, and I love the polka dotted shoelaces! I'm not usually into maximally cushioned shoes, but I honestly really liked these. They are super light, but have tons of support too as another Gearhead mentioned - a nice stiff sole wit”
Paulina · verified purchase · backcountry.com
“I run 30-40 miles per week on concrete and dirt trails. Wore my first Cloudmonster until holes developed and the heel support slid down to an uncomfortable spot in the shoe. Loved them!! I have messy feet...Morton's Neuroma and Plantar Fasciitis...so fit is super important. Cloudmonster 2 is noticeably different from the original. They make my feet hurt immediately. I agree with the fit comments f”
KTM in CO · verified purchase · roadrunnersports.com
as of June 16 · 1009 buyer ratings?
Frequent rivals?
What it competes against.
- Ghost 17
by Brooks
Cloudmonster 2 leads 2–1
Across 4 shared questions · 1 tied
- Bondi 9
by Hoka
Dead even, 2–2
Across 4 shared questions
- Gel-Nimbus 27
by ASICS
Gel-Nimbus 27 leads 3–1
Across 4 shared questions
- Clifton 10
by Hoka
Clifton 10 leads 3–1
Across 4 shared questions
- Clifton 9
by Hoka
Cloudmonster 2 leads 3–0
Across 3 shared questions
- Supernova Rise 2
by Adidas
Cloudmonster 2 leads 3–0
Across 3 shared questions
- ForeverRun Nitro 2
by Puma
Cloudmonster 2 leads 3–0
Across 3 shared questions
Alternatives by price · Same field?
Same money, different answer.
The recap
Where it stands today.
- PositionBest rank #5 across 4 intents tracked (climbed 9 this week).
- FootprintStrongest in Best sneakers for working woman (#5). Weakest in Men's sneakers for everyday (#18).
- AI verdictClaude ranks it highest (#9.5); ChatGPT most sceptical (#16.5) — a split the people don’t share.
- TraitsMost often described as “modern” (2 mentions).
- Closest rivalGhost 17 (2–1 across 4 shared intents).
- MakerBy On — see how it ranks across other intents on its brand profile.
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