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4 months ago 03/13/2024 11:43am EDT

I don't see much reviews on the Cloudspike since the first release. It is available right now for purchase, right at the beginning of outdoor season.

1. For those that have the On spikes right now, how would you compare the spikes to the Dragonfly? I heard these spikes are aggressive but how do they feel when you are fatigued and still trying to push through in a 5000. Could you share how the upper feel when the shoe is wet (racing in the rain)? How do they feel in hot 80 deg F weather?

2. In terms of sizing, I wear size US10 on Matumbo 3, Victory 3 and Dragonfly, what size should I get for the On spikes? Do i need to size down to a US9.5 like the Air Zoom Victory?

Most important question is: Is it worth to purchase the spike acknowledging the rule change in end 2024?

4 months ago 03/13/2024 11:47am EDT

re: Dr or Nah?

I like them significantly more than the dragonfly across mile to 5000. I've never worn them in truly hot or rainy weather though. I've also never steepled in them but I know someone who says they're good. Dragonfly feel slightly better in the 10000, but that's because I want more cushion rather than true 'pop'.

I had them in size 8.5, and dragonfly in size 9.

4 months ago 03/13/2024 1:25pm EDT

re: Dr or Nah?

I've been using the cloudspikes for the past few months and I've been really happy with them. The feel is pretty similar to the dragonfly but the on spikes definitely have a more propulsive ride. Overall my stride feels more efficient even as I get more fatigued throughout the race. The cloudspikes have a little more structure to them than the dragonfly but the upper is still surprisingly thin and breathable, although I haven't tested it in wet conditions yet. As for the sizing I would recommend going a half size down.

4 months ago 03/13/2024 1:47pm EDT

re: Dr or Nah?

I concur with the other two posters on the quality of the spike, and have already spoken at length on how they're pretty much the best for 1500-5k on the market, so nothing to add there. What rule change are you talking about though? From my knowledge I only heard about stack height rules being enforced against shoes like the Vaporflys.

4 months ago 03/13/2024 10:24pm EDT

re: 1500m-enthusiast

Ain't the regulations going to restrict shoes to below 20mm in Nov 2024? I'm worried that the ruling for smaller races might become more stringent and follow the rules tightly.

Ref: World Athletics Press Release: New athletic shoe regulations approved by Council

4 months ago 03/13/2024 11:40pm EDT

re: Dr or Nah

Dr or Nah wrote:
Ain't the regulations going to restrict shoes to below 20mm in Nov 2024? I'm worried that the ruling for smaller races might become more stringent and follow the rules tightly.
Ref: World Athletics Press Release: New athletic shoe regulations approved by Council

I have no idea what the stack height is for the Cloudspikes but I doubt it's over 20mm, the drop is like 8mm isn't it? If there were an issue, I would have expected the elites or ON themselves to say something about it

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