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Daily Trainers · On
Cloudsurfer 2
Helion superfoam in CloudTec Phase cushioning that compresses softly on landing.
7.3 Solid
Runsletter Score out of 10. Good at its job, with clear limits.
Buy it if
- Soft, smooth landings from CloudTec Phase
- Lighter than many cushioned trainers
- Clean, considered design
Skip it if
- Pricey for a daily trainer
- Lower stack than the softest rivals
- Not built for faster sessions
$160
List price; often discounted in seasonal sales
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- Weight
- 245 g
- Stack
- 34 mm
- Drop
- 10 mm
The verdict
The Cloudsurfer 2 uses Helion superfoam shaped with CloudTec Phase, a row of cut-outs that compress in sequence on landing, then roll you forward. The ride is smoother and softer than most On shoes, without the firm, clacky feel the brand was once known for.
It suits runners who want a soft, comfortable shoe for easy runs and recovery runs. Heel strikers in particular will notice the cushioning doing its work, and the moderate drop keeps it approachable.
It is softer than other On trainers but less cushioned than the Clifton 10 or Novablast 5. It is also among the pricier daily trainers on the shelf. Fit is snug and secure, true to size for most.
“The On for people who found the other Ons too firm.”
Specs
| Weight | 245 g |
|---|---|
| Stack height | 34 mm |
| Drop | 10 mm |
| Cushion | 3 / 5 |
| Plate | None |
| Support | Neutral |
| Surface | road |
| Best for | daily, recovery |
| Midsole | Helion superfoam with CloudTec Phase cushioning |
| Upper | Engineered mesh |
| Outsole | Rubber in the main contact zones |
| Fit | Snug, secure; true to size |
| Widths | Standard and wide |
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How it stacks up
Compare side by side →| Product | Score | Price |
|---|---|---|
| On Cloudsurfer 2 · this one | 7.3 Solid | $160 |
| ASICS Novablast 5 | 8.5 Elite | $145 |
| Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 | 8.4 Strong | $175 |
| Adidas Adizero Evo SL | 8.3 Strong | $150 |
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