thinking about getting a pair of ON running shoes. Anyone know what the difference is between the cloud runner and cloudsurfer? I've been reading up on them and it seems like the pods were designed for a certain pace n mind. The company website has certain running paces for each shoe so does that mean you won't get the full cushioned benefits of the shoe unless you stay in that pace range? I want maximum cushion but my pace probably fits the cloudsurfer.
Not sure about pace, but the cloudrunner is marketed as more of a long run shoe that is soft and plush. The cloudsurfer seems to be more of an every day run shoe and is more firm and rigid. Because of the extra cushioning the cloudrunner is about an ounce heavier and is therefore a 'slower' shoe. If you want maximum cushioning it seems to me you would benefit from the cloudrunner the most.
I wear the cloud surfer which I think is the middle shoe. Good for everyday runs. I'm not sure how I feel about them, they are relatively light and the feel hasn't changed with wear and tear due to the all rubber no foam design.
I just think they feel a little flat. My favorite training shoe is the brooks launch and the cloud surfer just doesn't have that springiness like the launch.
It's a quality shoe though, I have no complaints about the fit or materials. I'm going to try the cloud racer next time I'm at my LRS. I'd recommend checking them out.
Thanks. Can you comment on the sizing? I'm getting conflicting info. Is the shoe the same sizing as the launch? I read somewhere that it runs 1/2 size larger.
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Not a great product and I doubt they will be around in the long term.
The CloudRacer is not a bad shoe and they run true to size. They can be a little bit on the narrow side.
I don't care for the Surfer or the Runner. There are better choices out there for the 130.00 price tag.
To comment on the size I wear a size 10 in the ON and a 10.5 in the launch.
Ouch $130 is steep I think I paid $105 for them, I get the launch for around $80-85 but I'm dealing with a ongoing injury so I'm down to try anything that will let me run.
I have the Cloud Surfer. It's a great shoe... for me. I don't like minimal shoes. My feet just can't handle long training runs in flats and I hate the feel of heavy traditional running shoes. The Cloud Surfer is just right for me. I think that it does reduce fatigue as it claims to. I've noticed that on long runs, I'm stronger over the last third of the run than before. It also feels better on downhills because those heel loops provide more cushion on impact than regular shoes.
The downside is that the heel is a little unstable if you pronate. I had to plug the inner loops on the heel to stop it. Cost is also a negative.
The Cloud technology definitely has a niche in running, but I don't think management has quite figured out how to market this shoe.
Ok thanks. I don't mind the price if it can reduce the stress on my knees and I can get 300+ miles out of them.