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Cloud Runner 1

Cloud Runner 1
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Exceptional (97/100)

Shoe details

Weight
11.7 oz
Release
2013
MSRP
$150
Stack Height
29mm heel - 21mm toe
Drop Height
8mm

Ratings & Reviews

Exceptional (97/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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Scores better than 96% of all shoes.

Our ratings use detailed reviews from knowledgeable runners, ratings for shoes in the same product line, and reliable product information from trusted retailers.

Rating breakdown

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Rankings combine runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, direct comparisons to other shoes, related product-line performance, and trusted external ratings.

The darker band shows the central rating range. The lighter band shows a wider range of reasonable outcomes. More reviews for this shoe usually narrow both bands.

Overall

Exceptional (97/100)

Overall rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (97/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 96% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Durability

Exceptional (99/100)

Durability rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (99/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 98% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Comfort

Exceptional (98/100)

Comfort rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (98/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 96% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Appearance

Exceptional (97/100)

Appearance rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (97/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 95% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Cushioning

Very good (88/100)

Cushioning rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Very good (88/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 80% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Value

Very good (84/100)

Value rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Very good (84/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 70% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

67%

2/3

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 96% of 2,617 running shoes.

Exceptional

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 96% of 1,872 daily trainers.

96%

On

Scores better than 97% of 68 On shoes.

97%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Rated among the top 5% of shoes overall.
  • Rated among the top 5% of shoes on comfort.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes on cushioning.
  • Rated among the top 5% of shoes on durability.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

On Cloud Runner 1
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ASICS SUPERBLAST 2
Cloud Runner 1
Cloud Runner 2
SUPERBLAST 2
Current shoe
Reference shoe
Newest
Best overall / Best comfort / Best cushioning
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
11.7 oz M
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Stack
29/21mm
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—
Drop
8mm
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7mm
Release
2013
2025 Newest
2024 Q2
MSRP
$150 Lower MSRP
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$200
Best price
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$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Excellent (96%)
Very good (84%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Excellent (96%)
Very good (83%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Very good (80%)
Average (52%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Exceptional (98%)
Very good (89%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Excellent (95%)
Excellent (93%)
Exceptional (98%) Best appearance
Value
Good (70%)
Above average (69%)
Very good (86%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

5 reader ratings

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Showing 1–4 of 4 written reviews

On runners are the superior shoe

Anonymous runner · Jul 22, 2019

5/5

Overall

This shoe has performed phenomenally for my as a distance runner, they don’t look incredible but they have lasted 2 years so far and I have nearly put 400 miles on them and they continue to have solid cushion and support! They also give a little extra push with each stride helping save energy wile going faster! Would definitely recommend
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
5/5

Awesome runner

Anonymous runner · Jul 20, 2019

5/5

Overall

Stable, fast, comfortable
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
3/5

ON Cloud Runner 1

MarkWirt · Jul 12, 2018

5/5

Overall

I was a bit skeptical about the design of the cushioning on the shoes, but they quickly became my go-to shoe for longer runners and speed work. They fit nicely and my legs don't feel beat-up after hard runs. Super well made with really good attention to detail. The only downside is that they are overpriced.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
2/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 20, 2014

5/5

Overall

Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5