On Cloud Runner 1

Name: On Cloud Runner 1
Brand: On

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 11.7 oz · 8mm drop · 29/21mm stack

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The On Cloud Runner 2 replaced it

How it ranks

The On Cloud Runner 1 is one of the strongest daily trainers in our data. Durability and looks are its strongest sub-ratings. The rating rests on 5 runner reviews and 4 other rated shoes in the Cloudrunner product line. Another 7 reviews would set the confidence on this shoe's own reviews.

Exceptional

98/100

Overall

Exceptional 98

Durability

Exceptional 99

Comfort

Exceptional 97

Appearance

Exceptional 97

Cushioning

Good 83

Value

Good 82

Confidence

How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence will score low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.

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Confidence

89/100

High 89

What runners say

“Lasted 2 years with nearly 400 miles and continue to have solid cushion and support”

5/5 Full review 23 mpw

“Legs don't feel beat-up after hard runs”

5/5 Full review 20 mpw training for middle distance came from the New Balance Fresh Foam Zante v4

“Overpriced”

5/5 Full review 20 mpw training for middle distance came from the New Balance Fresh Foam Zante v4

Prefer this shoe over another

67% 2/3

Where to buy

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.

Pros

All five reviewers so far rate it 5 out of 5 overall and for comfort.
Durability also rates 5 out of 5 across all five reviews, and one reports close to 400 miles over two years.
One reviewer uses it for long runs and speed work and says their legs feel less beaten up afterwards.

Cons

Value is the lowest-rated dimension at 4.0 out of 5, and one of five reviewers so far calls it overpriced.

Cloud Runner 1 rates 98. This shoe has high certainty. See how we rate shoes.

Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the On Cloudrunner

Each dot is one version of the Cloudrunner, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.

Rating

40 60 80 100

98 2013 90 2014 89 2024 86 2026 76 2022

Release year

We use the reviews of past versions to inform this shoe’s rating. See why.

Cloudrunner

2022 · 7 reviews

76 Decent

43 Confidence
Cloudrunner 3

2026 · 0 reviews

86 Good

18 Confidence
Cloudrunner 2

2024 · 3 reviews

89 Good

70 Confidence
Cloud Runner 2

2014 · 1 review

90 Good

40 Confidence
Cloud Runner 1 This shoe

2013 · 5 reviews

98 Exceptional

89 Confidence

Reader Ratings

5 ratings

5/5 5

4/5 0

3/5 0

2/5 0

1/5 0

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Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight: 11.7 oz
Release: 2013
MSRP: $150
Stack Height: 29mm heel - 21mm toe
Drop Height: 8mm

Runner reviews

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On runners are the superior shoe

5/5

Overall

This shoe has performed phenomenally for my as a distance runner, they don’t look incredible but they have lasted 2 years so far and I have nearly put 400 miles on them and they continue to have solid cushion and support! They also give a little extra push with each stride helping save energy wile going faster! Would definitely recommend

Anonymous runner · Jul 22, 2019

23 mpw

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 4/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 3/5
Value: 5/5

Awesome runner

5/5

Overall

Stable, fast, comfortable

Anonymous runner · Jul 20, 2019

25 mpw training for a marathon came from the HOKA Clifton 6

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 4/5
Value: 3/5

ON Cloud Runner 1

5/5

Overall

I was a bit skeptical about the design of the cushioning on the shoes, but they quickly became my go-to shoe for longer runners and speed work. They fit nicely and my legs don't feel beat-up after hard runs. Super well made with really good attention to detail. The only downside is that they are overpriced.

MarkWirt · Jul 12, 2018

20 mpw training for middle distance came from the New Balance Fresh Foam Zante v4

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 4/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 2/5

Reader review

5/5

Overall

Anonymous runner · Sep 20, 2014

60 mpw training for a marathon

Comfort: 5/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 5/5

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