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Cloudsurfer 6

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Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Good (74/100)

Shoe details

Release
2022 Q2

Ratings & Reviews

Good (74/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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Scores better than 45% of all shoes.

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Rating breakdown

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Overall

Good (74/100)

Overall rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Good (74/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 45% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Appearance

Exceptional (98/100)

Appearance rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (98/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 97% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Cushioning

Very good (89/100)

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (89/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 84% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Comfort

Very good (85/100)

Comfort rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (85/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 75% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Durability

Below average (51/100)

Durability rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Below average (51/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 1% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Value

Below average (50/100)

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

Below average (50/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 1% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

67%

4/6

Prefer this shoe over another.

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

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 45% of 2,617 running shoes.

Good

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 46% of 1,872 daily trainers.

46%

On

Scores better than 25% of 68 On shoes.

25%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • A majority of reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.
  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated above average on cushioning.

Cons

  • Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes overall.
  • Rated below average on comfort.
  • Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes on durability.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

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On Cloudsurfer 2
ASICS SUPERBLAST 2
Cloudsurfer 6
Cloudsurfer 2
SUPERBLAST 2
Current shoe
Reference shoe
Lowest price
Newest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
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9.7 oz M
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Stack
—
—
—
Drop
—
—
7mm
Release
2022 Q2
2016
2024 Q2 Newest
MSRP
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$150
$200
Best price
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$106.22 Lowest price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Average (45%)
Below average (35%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Good (75%)
Above average (62%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Very good (84%)
Average (57%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (1%)
Bottom tier (12%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Excellent (97%)
Very good (82%)
Exceptional (98%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (1%)
Bottom tier (14%)
Very good (86%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

11 reader ratings

Review a shoe

Showing 1–5 of 7 written reviews

Okay daily trainer for shorter runs

P · Dec 19, 2023

3/5

Overall

I enjoyed this shoe at first for short little easier runs here and there. But once I hit my marathon training block I had this penciled in as my daily trainer. It was working great until I tried to do my medium long run and my legs started feeling like garbage about 8-9 miles in to a 10 mile run. I’ve noticed this on two MLRs now and have decided that it can no longer be trusted for anything other than shorter base runs and recovery runs. I’ll run it through its lifespan as it’s okay for those shorter distances. 

Comfort
3/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
3/5

On Cloudsurfer

Jake Reeves · Nov 29, 2023

5/5

Overall

This the first running shoe from On that has been very soft underfoot. I was not a fan of previous On shoes because of the very firm ride. Not very forgiving if you were ever starting a run sore or fatigued. But the Cloudsurfer was so soft. Loved the shoe. Took it to 300 miles no problem. Would buy again. 

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Not great everyday shoe but great somedays shoe

Anonymous runner · Nov 6, 2023

5/5

Overall

I really enjoy this shoe for workouts and quicker days. Can run anywhere from easy runs to 400 repeats and feel smooth at all. Speed work doesnt feel forced. Light enough to be fun and snappy but durable enough to 

Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Good cushioned trainer

Anonymous runner · Jul 30, 2023

5/5

Overall

Pleasantly surprised after maintaining healthy skepticism of on's shoes. These seem to be built for running, unlike many of their shoes which seem like lifestyle shoes to me.

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Jul 29, 2023

5/5

Overall

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5