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Cloud Surfer 2

Cloud Surfer 2
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Above average (86/100)

Shoe details

Weight
8.5 oz
Release
2014
MSRP
$140

Ratings & Reviews

Above average (86/100)

Better than about 77% of shoes

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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This score rates better than 77% of shoes.

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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

Above average (86/100)

Overall ranking

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Above average (86/100)

Rank

Ranks above 77% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Appearance

Exceptional (98/100)

Appearance ranking

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Exceptional (98/100)

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Ranks above 97% of shoes

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Comfort

Above average (84/100)

Comfort ranking

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Above average (84/100)

Rank

Ranks above 70% of shoes

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Cushioning

Good (76/100)

Cushioning ranking

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Good (76/100)

Rank

Ranks above 46% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Durability

Good (73/100)

Durability ranking

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Good (73/100)

Rank

Ranks above 41% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Value

Good (69/100)

Value ranking

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Good (69/100)

Rank

Ranks above 25% of shoes

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0/1

Prefer this shoe over another.

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

All Running Shoes

Better than 77% of 2,526 running shoes ranked.

Above average (86/100)

Daily Trainers

Better than 77% of 1,834 daily trainers ranked.

77%

On

Better than 63% of 64 On shoes ranked.

63%

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

On Cloud Surfer 2
On Cloud Surfer 1
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Cloud Surfer 2
Cloud Surfer 1
Clifton 9
Current shoe
Best appearance
Newest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.5 oz M
10.9 oz M
8.5 oz M
Stack
—
27/20mm
40/35mm
Drop
—
7mm
5mm
Release
2014
2013
2023 Q1 Newest
MSRP
$140
$140
$165
Best price
—
—
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Good (77%)
Below average (30%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Above average (70%)
Average (45%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Average (46%)
Below average (26%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Average (41%)
Bottom tier (17%)
Good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Exceptional (97%) Best appearance
Very good (88%)
Very good (81%)
Value
Below average (25%)
Bottom tier (13%)
Good (74%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

4 reader ratings

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Reader review

BRun74 · Jan 11, 2016

4/5

Overall

It took a little getting used to, but after about 80 miles the shoe felt good. Tread is a little tricky on slick surfaces and snow builds up in the heel in deep snow (>3 in). Simply land on your heel to clear it out....no problem if you are a heel striker.
Comfort
3/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
3/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 18, 2014

5/5

Overall

This shoe really surprised me with its innovation and comfort
Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Aug 28, 2014

5/5

Overall

Very comfortable shoe, lightweight and balanced. has held up well. Most of my running is on paved surface or track but did some trail running in these and they were ok for that.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

runfaithfully · Aug 27, 2014

5/5

Overall

Very smooth ride and help me overcome some plantar fascia issues I struggled with 3 years ago. I haven't had a running injury since then.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
3/5