Hardwear
Product 2020
Woman, Man

On Running Cloudflyer

FIRST

These On Running Cloudflyer get full marks. These are very well-designed shoes that have all the positive points you’d expect from a road training product. We gave these the Test4outside FIRST Award without any hesitation.

In the test sheets they received a combination of the highest scores except for one minor detail, the length of the laces (thin and oval), which were considered slightly too long. For all the rest: perfection.

Let’s start with talking about the total comfort all around the foot. The padding is well laid out, generous around the ankle and the heel. The tongue is also thick and cozy. The shoe’s width at the front increases this comfort. We didn’t notice any friction points or any folds that could cause any rubbing over time.

The mesh is very supple at the forefoot but it retains support where they fold. The rear of the shoe looks trendy, also seen on the Hoka One One Clifton Edge : it makes putting them so much easier.

Foot envelopment is excellent, support is made easier with the crossed-over lacing at the tip. Done carefully this system effectively ensures that you have good tension up to the last eyelets and without causing pressure points.

Apart from the overall comfort, they have a very carefully studied sole that is judiciously proportioned in its effects. It also contributes to overall comfort because its cushioning is superb. It is present yet not spongy, and allows you to relaunch your stride without being excessive and causing your heels to roll. The filtration is very regular between the front and rear of the foot without great differences. You have a stable foot strike that is relatively direct with the ground despite the cushioning. The 7mm drop facilitates the position

even if the zero-drop followers will find this dimension excessive.

You feel the presence of the “clouds” (the big lugs) in the first strides. But that senstaion fades over time.

On the road you set off wanting to accelerate, to literally fly over the tarmac, all without suffering. With 277g in 42.5, the On Running Cloudflyer are light. Their ventilated sole is the Swiss brand’s DNA, with the large central groove and openwork clouds. This groove can trap stones from paths but absolutely no problem on the road.

On this Cloudflyer we find the On Running’s attention to detail: impeccable finishes, multiple logo inserts, the Swiss flag (on the right shoe), the sock-liner quality. Partypoopers will respond that with a retail price of 169.95 euros, that’s the least you should expect. It will remain to be confirmed (or not) how durable these shoes are. From what we have seen, the padding doesn’t squish down as quickly as on some models from other top brands.

The On Running Cloudflyer are undoubtedly very good road shoes for training and sessions where comfortable shoes are desired. The very pleasant sole provides well-balanced cushioning. With a trendy design, they just as easily be worn in an urban/casual setting. On Running undeniably has the wind in its sails, its shoes, both technical and beautiful, are a testament to this.

 

"The On Running Cloudflyer are undoubtedly very good road shoes for training and sessions where comfortable shoes are desired. The very pleasant sole provides well-balanced cushioning. With a trendy design, they just as easily be worn in an urban/casual setting. On Running undeniably has the wind in its sails, its shoes, both technical and beautiful, are a testament to this."

Rating

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  • Foot hold
    8
  • Cushioning
    9
  • Foot strike
    9
  • Stride
    9
  • Comfort
    9

Price : 169,95

Weight

277
7 mm

Base width

L

TYPE OF FEET

Pronator Universal Supinator

Overall Rating

8.80

LONG TERM TEST

We used this equipment over a long period of time
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