On Running Enters the Ultralight Shoe Wars With Spray-Molded Innovation

On Running is challenging Nike and Adidas in the ultralight running shoe market with its LightSpray Cloudmonster 3 Hyper, powered by innovative spray-molded bioplastics technology. At just 190 grams and $280, this shoe represents a manufacturing breakthrough—shifting from traditional construction methods to automated bioplastics spraying. For the industry, this signals how advanced manufacturing techniques and novel materials are becoming key competitive advantages in the race to produce lighter, higher-performance athletic footwear.