Nothing too special
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 25, 2018
30 mpw training for ultramarathons came from the New Balance 860 v8
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
On Cloudflyer
Daily trainer · Stability · Road · 8.8 oz · 7mm drop
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The On Cloudflyer 3 replaced it
How it ranks
The On Cloudflyer’s rating is an early estimate. We’ve collected 7 runner reviews so far, with brand history and external ratings also informing the score.
Decent
Confidence
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Confidence
87 High
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- Brand rating
- Our ratings
- External ratings
What runners say
“The shoe fits snug in the heel but spacious in the toe box.”
“After having spent some time healing from a stress fracture I had zero issues with shin problems or injury resuming my training.”
“They caused blisters on both of my pinky toes.”
“Even with all of the seeming extra cushion the shoe feels way lighter than other cushioned shoes.”
“It is extremely comfortable even for someone with a wider foot.”
“The inner is plush enough to run comfortably without socks.”
“It's a lot lighter than any other supportive shoe that I've had.”
“The cushion of the shoe is fantastic and it is very light.”
“For a stability shoe they feel light and flexible.”
“If it has resulted in increased, pain-free running, the high price may wind up being well worth it.”
“The ride felt good, and the cushioning was just right.”
“Gravel getting stuck in the wide track on the bottom of the shoe.”
“It's kind of high. I'm not sure if the premium is worth it.”
“$170 is a little too steep for these shoes.”
“At first, the sole with its individual pillow cushioning gave me pause, felt a little strange.”
“The traction felt a bit slippery.”
“The laces on them are pretty crappy.”
Prefer this shoe over another
50% 5/10
Where to buy
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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 for 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.
Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
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Better Shoes Rating
Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the On Cloudflyer
Each dot is one version of the Cloudflyer, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Release year
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2024 · 0 reviews
87 Good
43 Confidence
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2022 · 5 reviews
75 Decent
58 Confidence
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Cloudflyer This shoe
2016 · 7 reviews
77 Decent
87 Confidence
Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 8.8 oz
- Men's / women's
- Men's 9.8 oz · Women's 7.7 oz
- Release
- 2016 Q3
- MSRP
- $160
- Drop
- 7mm
Runner reviews
Excellent Shoe
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Feb 14, 2018
40 mpw training for ultramarathons came from the HOKA Bondi 3
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
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Reviewers Also Ran In
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