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On Cloudflow

Every version of the Cloudflow we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.

Cloudflow
72Decent
vs. Median Line
-3

The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 75, and the Cloudflow rates above 27% of the lines we track.

Rating by version, oldest first

Each dot is one version of the Cloudflow, placed by its rating and release year.

Rating

Release year

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On Cloudflow versions with ratings, specs and prices
Version Released Weight Stack Rating Change Reviews Price
On Cloudflow 5 In stock 2025 9.0 oz 37/31mm stack · 6mm drop 77 +2 — $180
On Cloudflow 2 2023 7.7 oz 6mm drop 75 +4 — —
On Cloudflow 4 2023 7.7 oz 31/23mm stack · 8mm drop 71 -2 1 $180 MSRP
On Cloudflow 3 2022 7.7 oz 30/24mm stack · 6mm drop 72 +13 — —
On Cloudflow 1 2017 9.0 oz 22/16mm stack · 6mm drop 59 — 17 $140 MSRP

5 shoes

Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 29.

  1. On

    Cloudflow 5

    77 Decent Decent Confidence 19 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.

    v5 (2025) · Speed shoe · Neutral · 9.0 oz · 37mm stack · 6mm drop

    Cloudflow 5
    Overall
    77
    Confidence
    19

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    Cons

    No earlier Cloudflow scores above 59 here, across four versions since 2017.

    It is heavier than the typical speed shoe for sale.

    It is much heavier than the Cloudflow 4 before it.

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    Cloudflow 2

    75 Decent Decent 1 review Confidence 20

    v2 (2023) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.7 oz · 6mm drop

    Its one review so far rates comfort, durability, value and the shoe overall 4 out of 5.

    Cloudflow 2
    Durability 71
    Overall
    75
    Appearance
    84
    Durability
    71
    Value
    67
    Comfort
    66
    Cushioning
    56
    Confidence
    20

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    Pros

    Its one review so far rates comfort, durability, value and the shoe overall 4 out of 5.

    Cons

    That review rates cushioning and appearance 3 out of 5, its lowest marks.

    Every rated Cloudflow scores between 54 and 60.

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    Cloudflow 4

    71 Decent Decent 3 reviews Confidence 24

    v4 (2023) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.7 oz · 8mm drop

    Averaging 7.9 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is lighter than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers for sale, on a 37mm heel stack.

    Cloudflow 4
    Durability 70

    MSRP $180

    Overall
    71
    Appearance
    83
    Durability
    70
    Value
    62
    Comfort
    59
    Cushioning
    57
    Confidence
    24

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    Not available at tracked retailers right now.

    Pros

    Averaging 7.9 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is lighter than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers for sale, on a 37mm heel stack.

    Reviewers rate cushioning, durability and appearance 4.3 out of 5.

    Cons

    It lists at $180, well above the $150 median for daily trainers for sale, and its one reviewer with text bought it at $150 and called it fine at that price.

    Reviewers rate comfort 3.7 out of 5, its lowest dimension.

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    Cloudflow 3

    72 Decent Decent 1 review Confidence 14 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.

    v3 (2022) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.7 oz · 30mm stack · 6mm drop

    Cloudflow 3
    Durability 70
    Overall
    72
    Appearance
    86
    Durability
    70
    Comfort
    65
    Value
    62
    Cushioning
    56
    Confidence
    14

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    Cloudflow 1

    59 Bottom-tier Bottom-tier 18 reviews Confidence 60

    v1 (2017) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.0 oz · 22mm stack · 6mm drop

    Six reviewers call it light with good ground feel.

    Cloudflow 1
    Durability 63

    MSRP $140

    Overall
    59
    Appearance
    93
    Durability
    63
    Comfort
    56
    Value
    53
    Cushioning
    50
    Confidence
    60

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    Pros

    Six reviewers call it light with good ground feel.

    Two reviewers say the 6mm drop makes the transition feel smooth and natural.

    Cons

    Three reviewers find rocks lodging in the outsole pods.

    Five reviewers see the sole smoothed or the upper worn between 200 and 250 miles.

    Three reviewers find it jarring past seven to ten miles, two calling it tight across the midfoot.