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Altra Fwd Via 2 vs On Cloudmonster 3

Altra Fwd Via 2, side view

Altra

Fwd Via 2

  • Weight 301 g
  • Drop 4 mm
  • Stack 37 mm

USD 165

On

Cloudmonster 3

  • Weight 295 g
  • Drop 6 mm
  • Stack 35 mm

USD 190

Which one for which runner?

What sets each model apart, from the published specs. Neither is better in absolute terms.

Side by side

  • Altra Fwd Via 2 has a 2 mm lower drop
  • Altra Fwd Via 2 is USD 25 cheaper (MSRP)

Profiles

  • Altra Fwd Via 2
  • On Cloudmonster 3
ComfortResponsivenessStabilityDurabilityGripVersatility
  • Fwd Via 2 — Comfort: 4/5
  • Fwd Via 2 — Responsiveness: 2/5
  • Fwd Via 2 — Stability: 3/5
  • Fwd Via 2 — Durability: 4/5
  • Fwd Via 2 — Grip: 5/5
  • Fwd Via 2 — Versatility: 3/5
  • Cloudmonster 3 — Comfort: 3/5
  • Cloudmonster 3 — Responsiveness: 3/5
  • Cloudmonster 3 — Stability: 3/5
  • Cloudmonster 3 — Durability: 3/5
  • Cloudmonster 3 — Grip: 3/5
  • Cloudmonster 3 — Versatility: 4/5
CriterionAltra Fwd Via 2On Cloudmonster 3
Price
Catalogue price USD 165 USD 190
Best price found Not specified Not specified
Specifications
Weight 301 g 295 g
Drop 4 mm 6 mm
Heel stack 37 mm 35 mm
Forefoot stack 33 mm 29 mm
Midsole foam Altra EGO P35 CloudTec / Helion
Plate Not specified Not specified
Support Not specified Not specified
Ratings
Overall 3.46 out of 5 3.21 out of 5
Cushioning 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Stability 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Comfort 4 out of 5 3 out of 5
Responsiveness 2 out of 5 3 out of 5
Durability 4 out of 5 3 out of 5
Grip 5 out of 5 3 out of 5
Versatility 3 out of 5 4 out of 5
Best for
Terrain Road Road
Role Training Training
Versions Men's Men's and women's
Uses Daily training, Long runs Daily training, Long runs
Runner level Not specified Not specified
Paces Not specified Not specified

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Retailer prices

Altra Fwd Via 2

Delivery country: United Kingdom. No offer for now.

Offers available for:

Recommended retail priceUSD 165

On Cloudmonster 3

Delivery country: United Kingdom. No offer for now.

Offers available for:

Recommended retail priceUSD 190

Alternatives to these two models

Derived from terrain, category, use, cushioning, stability, drop, weight and price.

    • Close to Altra Fwd Via 2: same terrain, same category, same role

    Compare with Altra Fwd Via 2

  • Brooks Glycerin 22, side view

    Brooks

    Glycerin 22

    • Weight 289 g
    • Drop 10 mm
    • Stack 38 mm

    USD 165

    • Close to On Cloudmonster 3: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Saucony Paramount Max, side view

    Saucony

    Paramount Max

    • Weight 302 g
    • Drop 6 mm
    • Stack 43 mm

    USD 200

    • Close to On Cloudmonster 3: same terrain, same category, same role

  • ASICS

    Nimbus Mirai

    • Weight 285 g
    • Drop 8 mm

    USD 180

    • Close to Altra Fwd Via 2: same terrain, same category, same role