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Cloudflyer

Cloudflyer
Daily trainer · Stability · Road
Very good (85/100)

Shoe details

Weight
9.8 oz
Release
2016 Q3
MSRP
$160
Drop Height
7mm

Ratings & Reviews

Very good (85/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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Scores better than 73% 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 (85/100)

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 (85/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 73% 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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Cushioning

Very good (85/100)

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (85/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 74% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Comfort

Very good (82/100)

Comfort rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (82/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 69% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Durability

Good (79/100)

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 (79/100)

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.

Value

Good (74/100)

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

Good (74/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 42% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

50%

5/10

Prefer this shoe over another.

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

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 73% of 2,617 running shoes.

Very good

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 72% of 1,872 daily trainers.

72%

On

Scores better than 45% of 68 On shoes.

45%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Most reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.
  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated among the top 10% of shoes overall.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes on cushioning.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes on durability.

Cons

  • Rated below average on comfort.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

On Cloudflyer
On Cloudflyer 5
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Cloudflyer
Cloudflyer 5
SUPERBLAST 2
Current shoe
Best appearance
Newest
Best overall / Best comfort / Best cushioning
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Stability
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
9.8 oz M
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Stack
—
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Drop
7mm
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7mm
Release
2016 Q3
2024 Q3 Newest
2024 Q2
MSRP
$160 Lower MSRP
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$200
Best price
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$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Good (73%)
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Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Above average (69%)
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Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Good (74%)
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Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Average (60%)
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Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Exceptional (98%) Best appearance
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Exceptional (98%)
Value
Average (42%)
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Very good (86%) Best value
Specific shoe

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Reader Ratings

7 reader ratings

Review a shoe

Showing 1–5 of 7 written reviews

Big ON Fan from Now On....

Anonymous runner · Jun 5, 2023

5/5

Overall

I've been a runner for close to 30 years now and have had 2 pairs of the Cloudflyer and will be buying more if can.

The shoe fits snug in the heel but spacious in the toe box.  The inner is plush enough to run comfortably without socks (on a cooldown from a workout).  The ride of the shoe is fantastic:  soft, yet responsive, I feel that I get a lot of return from the midsole instead of a deflated landing with little ground reaction force.  

I am ball of the foot to mid foot striker and feel that shoes I've worn in the past and much more cushioned in the heel and forget to boost up the comfort in the forefoot.  Not so in the Cloudflyer.  Even with all of the seeming extra cushion the shoe feels way lighter than other cushioned shoes.

Highly recommend.

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

Reader review

Hbergum86 · Aug 14, 2019

5/5

Overall

As a newbie runner this was the first pair I was fitted for at a running store. After having spent some time healing from a stress fracture I had zero issues with shin problems or injury resuming my training in a pair of cloudflyers. I absolutely the loved these shoes. For a stability shoe they feel light and flexible, and I loves the look of them. Very comfortable, no pinching in the toes. My only issue was gravel getting stuck in the wide track on the bottom of the shoe. I run in a rural area and there's usually gravel kicked up on the road. Having to stop here and there to pick gravel out is pretty irritating. If you're running in an area with grav free roads I highly recommend these shoes.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

The jury is still out

Anonymous runner · Jul 15, 2019

4/5

Overall

I have been running for 42 years, since 1977. I am 75 years old. From the late 90s to about 2016, I wore Asics. Then I had my foot measured and was told I measure a 9 but should go up at least a half size for running. At that time I switched to Brooks which were very good. When they wore out, I bought the expensive ON shoe--I had a gift coupon which helped. Thinking about this shoe change now makes me wonder if the On shoe has played a part in my increasing the length of my runs. I had been down to 2.5 miles 2 or 3 times a week. I am now running 3.7 miles at least 4 times a week. At first, the ON sole with its individual pillow cushioning gave me pause, felt a little strange. But hey, if it has resulted in increased, pain-free running, the high price may wind up being well worth it.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Great Stability Shoe

Anonymous runner · Jul 8, 2019

5/5

Overall

I recently had a gait analysis and was told I needed a stability shoe. After looking at all of the options, I choose this one because I liked the way it looked and it had other good reviews. After training in it for a month, I think it has made a big difference for me and I really like how comfortable they are. A little pricey, but worth it.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

I Wanted to Love Them, But They Broke My Heart

Bullet the Blue Sky · Oct 1, 2018

4/5

Overall

I really, really wanted to like these shoes. But something just wasn't right in the fit. They caused blisters on both of my pinky toes. I tried 4 different types of socks (different brands, different thicknesses). I tried 3 different insoles (custom orthotics, super feet, and the ones provided). I also tried on a size above and below before purchasing. But every time I ran, I had some rubbing in the same spot. Despite the unusual soles, the ride felt good, and the cushioning was just right. I loved the look and if they weren't so expensive, I would've kept them for just everyday wear. About the price. It's kind of high. I'm not sure if the premium is worth it, even if they hadn't caused blisters. Durability is unknown since I returned them. I only had a couple of runs on wet surfaces, but the traction felt a bit slippery. They were new, so maybe that will improve after adding some miles.
Comfort
2/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
2/5