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Cloud Surfer 2

Cloud Surfer 2
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Very good (87/100)

Shoe details

Weight
8.5 oz
Release
2014
MSRP
$140

Ratings & Reviews

Very good (87/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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Scores better than 78% of all shoes.

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Rating breakdown

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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

Very good (87/100)

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

Very good (87/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 78% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Appearance

Exceptional (99/100)

Appearance rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (99/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 98% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Comfort

Very good (84/100)

Comfort rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (84/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 70% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Cushioning

Very good (82/100)

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (82/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 60% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Durability

Good (76/100)

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

Good (76/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 50% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Value

Good (72/100)

Value rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Good (72/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 34% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Prefer this shoe over another.

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

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 78% of 2,617 running shoes.

Very good

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 79% of 1,872 daily trainers.

79%

On

Scores better than 59% of 68 On shoes.

59%

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

On Cloud Surfer 2
On Cloud Surfer 1
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Cloud Surfer 2
Cloud Surfer 1
SUPERBLAST 2
Current shoe
Lightest / Best appearance
Newest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.5 oz M Lightest
10.9 oz M
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Stack
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27/20mm
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Drop
—
7mm
7mm
Release
2014
2013
2024 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$140
$140
$200
Best price
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$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Good (78%)
Average (53%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Good (70%)
Above average (63%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Average (60%)
Average (60%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Average (50%)
Below average (35%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Exceptional (98%) Best appearance
Excellent (95%)
Exceptional (98%)
Value
Below average (34%)
Below average (36%)
Very good (86%) Best value
Specific shoe

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Reader Ratings

4 reader ratings

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Reader review

BRun74 · Jan 11, 2016

4/5

Overall

It took a little getting used to, but after about 80 miles the shoe felt good. Tread is a little tricky on slick surfaces and snow builds up in the heel in deep snow (>3 in). Simply land on your heel to clear it out....no problem if you are a heel striker.
Comfort
3/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
3/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 18, 2014

5/5

Overall

This shoe really surprised me with its innovation and comfort
Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Aug 28, 2014

5/5

Overall

Very comfortable shoe, lightweight and balanced. has held up well. Most of my running is on paved surface or track but did some trail running in these and they were ok for that.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

runfaithfully · Aug 27, 2014

5/5

Overall

Very smooth ride and help me overcome some plantar fascia issues I struggled with 3 years ago. I haven't had a running injury since then.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
3/5