On Cloudsurfer (2013–2022)
Every version of the Cloudsurfer (2013–2022) we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
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 Cloudsurfer (2013–2022) rates above 27% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Cloudsurfer (2013–2022), 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 | Rating | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| On Cloudsurfer 6 | 2022 | — | — | 73 | +1 | 7 | — |
| On Cloudsurfer 3 | 2016 | 9.1 oz | 7mm drop | — | — | — | $150 MSRP |
| On Cloud Surfer 2 | 2014 | 8.5 oz (men's) | — | 72 | +5 | 4 | $140 MSRP |
| On Cloud Surfer 1 | 2013 | 10.9 oz (men's) | 27/20mm stack · 7mm drop | 67 | — | 2 | $140 MSRP |
4 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 29.
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On
Cloudsurfer 673 73 Decent Decent Decent 11 reviews Confidence 18 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v6 (2022) · Daily trainer · Neutral
Reviewers find it soft underfoot, several contrasting it with the firmer On models they had tried before.
Durability 59Overall73Appearance94Comfort74Cushioning70Durability59Value50Confidence18Buy 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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On
Cloud Surfer 272 72 Decent Decent Decent 4 reviews Confidence 2 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v2 (2014) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.5 oz (men's)
Reviewers call it comfortable and light at 8.5 oz.
Durability 69MSRP $140
Overall72Appearance94Comfort78Durability69Cushioning69Value62Confidence2Buy 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 167 67 Below average Below average Below average 3 reviews Confidence 4 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v1 (2013) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.9 oz (men's) · 27mm stack · 7mm drop
Reviewers describe it as light, comfortable and quick, and comfort draws 4.7 out of 5.
Durability 64MSRP $140
Overall67Appearance90Comfort76Cushioning69Durability64Value61Confidence4Buy 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.