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Cloud Runner 1

Cloud Runner 1
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Exceptional (97/100)

Shoe details

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

Ratings & Reviews

Exceptional (97/100)

Better than about 96% of shoes

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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This score rates better than 96% of shoes.

Our ratings use detailed reviews from knowledgeable runners, ratings for shoes in the same product line, and reliable product information from trusted retailers.

Rating breakdown

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Rankings combine runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, direct comparisons to other shoes, related product-line performance, and trusted external ratings.

The darker band shows the central score range. The lighter band shows a wider range of reasonable outcomes. More reviews for this shoe usually narrow both bands.

Overall

Exceptional (97/100)

Overall ranking

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

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Exceptional (97/100)

Rank

Ranks above 96% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the score range we think is most likely.

Durability

Exceptional (99/100)

Durability ranking

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Exceptional (99/100)

Rank

Ranks above 98% of shoes

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Comfort

Exceptional (98/100)

Comfort ranking

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Exceptional (98/100)

Rank

Ranks above 96% of shoes

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Appearance

Exceptional (97/100)

Appearance ranking

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Exceptional (97/100)

Rank

Ranks above 95% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Cushioning

Above average (88/100)

Cushioning ranking

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Above average (88/100)

Rank

Ranks above 79% of shoes

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Value

Above average (83/100)

Value ranking

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Above average (83/100)

Rank

Ranks above 68% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the score range we think is most likely.

67%

2/3

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

All Running Shoes

Better than 96% of 2,526 running shoes ranked.

Exceptional (97/100)

Daily Trainers

Better than 96% of 1,834 daily trainers ranked.

96%

On

Better than 97% of 64 On shoes ranked.

97%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Rated among the top 5% of shoes overall.
  • Rated among the top 5% of shoes on comfort.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes on cushioning.
  • Rated among the top 5% of shoes on durability.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

On Cloud Runner 1
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HOKA Clifton 9
Cloud Runner 1
Cloud Runner 2
Clifton 9
Current shoe
Best durability / Best appearance
Newest
Lightest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
11.7 oz M
—
8.5 oz M Lightest
Stack
29/21mm
—
40/35mm
Drop
8mm
—
5mm
Release
2013
2025 Newest
2023 Q1
MSRP
$150 Lower MSRP
—
$165
Best price
—
—
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Excellent (96%)
Very good (84%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Excellent (96%)
Very good (83%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Good (79%)
Average (51%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Exceptional (98%) Best durability
Very good (87%)
Good (80%)
Appearance
Excellent (95%) Best appearance
Excellent (92%)
Very good (81%)
Value
Above average (68%)
Above average (66%)
Good (74%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

5 reader ratings

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On runners are the superior shoe

Anonymous runner · Jul 22, 2019

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

Awesome runner

Anonymous runner · Jul 20, 2019

5/5

Overall

Stable, fast, comfortable
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
3/5

ON Cloud Runner 1

MarkWirt · Jul 12, 2018

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

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 20, 2014

5/5

Overall

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