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On Cloudflyer

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

Cloudflyer
76/100
vs. Average
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The score is the median Better Shoes Rating of the line's shoes, out of 100. The average product line scores 76, and the Cloudflyer scores above 49% of the lines we track.

On Cloudflyer vs. Other Shoes

Each dot is one rated shoe: the Cloudflyer in gold, all other shoes in gray.

Cloudflyer shoes as gold dots among every rated shoe we track, on the Better Shoes Rating scale

Rating by version, oldest first

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

Rating

Release year

See our analysis of whether a new version is usually as good as the one it replaces.

On Cloudflyer versions with ratings, specs and prices
Version Released Weight Stack Score Change Reviews Price
On Cloudflyer 5 2024
On Cloudflyer 4 2022 10.1 oz 38/32mm · 6mm drop 66 -21
On Cloudflyer 3 2021
On Cloudflyer 2016 8.8 oz 7mm drop 87 7 $160 MSRP

4 shoes

Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.

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    Cloudflyer 5

    v5 (2024) · Daily trainer · Stability

    Cloudflyer 5

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    Cloudflyer 4

    66 Below average Below average · 5 reviews · Confidence 24/100

    v4 (2022) · Daily trainer · Stability (Minimal) · 10.1 oz · 6mm drop

    A 38mm heel stack on a 6mm drop, and appearance draws 4.6 out of 5, well above every other dimension.

    Cloudflyer 4
    Durability 59
    Overall
    66
    Appearance
    95
    Comfort
    72
    Cushioning
    67
    Durability
    59
    Value
    52
    Confidence
    24

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    Pros

    A 38mm heel stack on a 6mm drop, and appearance draws 4.6 out of 5, well above every other dimension.

    Cons

    Value draws 2.8 out of 5 across five reviewers and durability 3.0, the lowest marks of any dimension.

    Overall ratings average 3.4 out of 5, and none of the five reviews carries a written comment.

    The original Cloudflyer scores 87 on seven reviews against its 66.

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    Cloudflyer 3

    v3 (2021) · Daily trainer · Stability

    Cloudflyer 3

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    Cloudflyer

    87 Good Good · 7 reviews · Confidence 78/100

    v1 (2016) · Daily trainer · Stability · 8.8 oz · 7mm drop

    Four reviewers say it is light for a stability shoe.

    Cloudflyer
    Durability 82

    MSRP $160

    Overall
    87
    Appearance
    99
    Cushioning
    86
    Comfort
    86
    Durability
    82
    Value
    75
    Confidence
    78

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    Pros

    Four reviewers say it is light for a stability shoe.

    Two reviewers report a snug heel with room in the toe box.

    Reviewers rate appearance 4.9 out of 5, its highest dimension.

    Cons

    It lists at $160, above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale, and four reviewers call it expensive.

    One of seven reviewers so far returned it after blisters on both pinky toes that no sock or insole fixed.

    One of seven reviewers so far has to stop and pick gravel out of the sole units.