On Cloudsurfer
Every version of the Cloudsurfer we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The score is the median Better Shoes Rating of the line's shoes, out of 100. The average product line scores 76, and the Cloudsurfer scores above 41% of the lines we track.
On Cloudsurfer vs. Other Shoes
Each dot is one rated shoe: the Cloudsurfer in gold, all other shoes in gray.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Cloudsurfer, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
See our analysis of whether a new version is usually as good as the one it replaces.
| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Score | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| On Cloudsurfer 6 | 2022 | — | — | 66 | -8 | 7 | — |
| On Cloudsurfer 3 | 2016 | 9.1 oz | 7mm drop | — | — | — | $150 MSRP |
| On Cloudsurfer 2 In stock | 2016 | 9.5 oz | — | 74 | -4 | — | $160 MSRP |
| On Cloudsurfer In stock | 2016 | 9.5 oz | 37/28mm · 9mm drop | 78 | -6 | 4 | $160 MSRP |
| On Cloud Surfer 2 | 2014 | 8.5 oz (men's) | — | 84 | +12 | 4 | $140 MSRP |
| On Cloud Surfer 1 | 2013 | 10.9 oz (men's) | 27/20mm · 7mm drop | 73 | — | 2 | $140 MSRP |
6 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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On
Cloudsurfer 666 Below average Below average · 11 reviews · Confidence 72/100
v6 (2022) · Daily trainer · Neutral
Reviewers find it soft underfoot, several contrasting it with the firmer On models they had tried before.
Durability 53Overall66Appearance98Cushioning85Comfort84Durability53Value50Confidence72Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers find it soft underfoot, several contrasting it with the firmer On models they had tried before.
Appearance draws 4.7 out of 5, the highest mark of any dimension, and reviewers enjoy it for workouts and quicker days as well as easy running.
Reviewers call it comfortable and flexible, one saying his legs feel good afterwards.
Cons
Durability draws 3.4 out of 5 across eleven reviewers, the lowest mark of any dimension.
Value draws 3.6 out of 5, the second lowest.
One reviewer found his legs falling apart 8 to 9 miles into medium long runs and stopped trusting it for those.
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MSRP $150
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Overall74Confidence20Buy it now
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Cons
At 9.7 oz the men's build is heavier than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale.
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On
Cloudsurfer78 Decent Decent · 10 reviews · Confidence 79/100
2016 · Trail · Neutral · 9.5 oz · 9mm drop · 37mm stack
Reviewers describe it as soft and cushioned without feeling mushy.
Durability 68$151 $160 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall78Comfort98Appearance98Cushioning97Value70Durability68Confidence79Pros
Reviewers describe it as soft and cushioned without feeling mushy.
Reviewers like the smooth heel-to-toe rocker and secure heel hold.
A 37mm heel stack at 9.0 oz in the men's build.
Cons
Durability draws the lowest ratings of any dimension, at 3.8 out of 5.
One reviewer says it is a good buy at the $115 he paid rather than the $160 list price.
Reviewers find the soft ride better suited to easier paces, one keeping it above seven minute miles.
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On
Cloud Surfer 284 Good Good · 4 reviews · Confidence 49/100
v2 (2014) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.5 oz (men's)
Reviewers call it comfortable and light at 8.5 oz.
Durability 72MSRP $140
Overall84Appearance98Comfort90Cushioning86Durability72Value62Confidence49Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers call it comfortable and light at 8.5 oz.
Reviewers describe a smooth, balanced ride on road and track.
It scores 83 against 72 for the Cloud Surfer 1 before it.
Cons
One reviewer finds the tread tricky on slick surfaces and snow packing into the heel.
One reviewer needed about 80 miles before the shoe felt good.
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On
Cloud Surfer 173 Decent Decent · 3 reviews · Confidence 33/100
v1 (2013) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.9 oz (men's) · 7mm drop · 27mm stack
Reviewers describe it as light, comfortable and quick, and comfort draws 4.7 out of 5.
Durability 63MSRP $140
Overall73Appearance95Comfort89Cushioning87Durability63Value61Confidence33Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers describe it as light, comfortable and quick, and comfort draws 4.7 out of 5.
A 27mm heel stack on a 7mm drop.
Cons
Durability draws 4.0 out of 5 across three reviewers, the lowest mark of any dimension.
The Cloud Surfer 2 scores 83 and the Cloudsurfer 78, against its 72.
At 10.9 oz in the men's build it sits in the heavy weight band.