On Cloudswift 3 Running Shoes - 290g Weight and 5mm Drop

On Cloudswift 3 is a road running shoe built around a 290g men's weight, a 5mm heel-to-toe drop, and a forward-rolling ride. Its zonal knit upper and CloudTec cushioning target pavement and city training.

Cloudswift 3 Specifications

On lists the men's shoe at 290g, a 5mm drop, and a $125 price on its US product page. The same page describes dual-density Helion superfoam, a zonal knit upper, regular fit, and true-to-size sizing.

The upper uses 87% polyester, 12% polyamide, and 1% elastane in the vamp. The collar lining contains 100% recycled polyester, while the shoe is listed with CloudTec cushioning and a Speedboard in independent technical reviews.

Road Ride And Fit

Running Shoes Guru measured the Cloudswift 3 at 10.2 oz with a 5mm drop and a stack height of 33mm at the heel and 28mm at the forefoot. Its review describes the ride as firm, smooth, and suited to daily road training.

RunRepeat measured a 94.9mm midfoot fit, a 73.1mm toe-box width, and a 27.1mm toe-box height. Its lab review found moderate cushioning and a medium-width fit, while also recording a 0.25 SATRA TM144 traction result for the forefoot.

Cloudswift 3 Compared With Cloudswift 4

The Cloudswift 4 is the direct successor in the line. JD Sports lists the newer shoe at 9.81 oz, an 8mm heel-to-toe drop, and a $170 price, compared with the Cloudswift 3's 10.2 oz, 5mm drop, and $160 retail price in Running Shoes Guru's comparison.

The change is measurable rather than cosmetic: Cloudswift 4 is lighter by the published figures and raises the drop from 5mm to 8mm. Cloudswift 3 remains the lower-drop option, with a knit upper and a firmer road-training character.

Best Use And Limits

Cloudswift 3 fits runners seeking a neutral daily trainer for pavement, short-to-medium road sessions, commuting, or gym use. The 5mm drop and firm cushioning create a more direct platform than shoes designed around a soft, highly cushioned feel.

RunRepeat's traction test gives the shoe a practical limitation on wet, slick concrete. Its 0.25 SATRA TM144 result is substantially below the 0.53 average reported in that comparison, so the outsole profile is better matched with dry urban surfaces.

On Inc. is the US sales entity listed at 1250 NW 9th Ave., 5th Floor, Portland, Oregon 97209, while On AG operates the wider brand. The Cloudswift 3 is a specific men's road-running model, not the newer Cloudswift 4.