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On Cloudracer

Racing · Neutral · Road · 8.1 oz · 6mm drop · 24/18mm stack

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

How it ranks

The On Cloudracer ranks below most racing shoes in our data. Looks and comfort are its strongest sub-ratings. The rating rests on 1 runner review and 1 other rated shoe in the Cloudracer product line. Another 11 reviews would set the confidence on this shoe's own reviews.

On Cloudracer

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Current estimate: Decent

73/100
Overall
73
Appearance
89
Comfort
82
Cushioning
74
Durability
68
Value
66
Confidence

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

22/100

22

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and 1 runner rating.

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.


Pros

  • At 8.1 oz in the men's build and 7.4 oz in the women's, on a 24mm heel and a 6mm drop.
  • The one reviewer so far says it is great for workouts and that the shoe adapts to his stride.

Cons

  • Durability draws 3 out of 5 in the single review so far, and that reviewer says the upper did not hold up for everyday training.
  • The Cloudracer 2 after it scores 76 against its 71.

Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale

Each dot is one rated shoe for sale, placed by its rating and by how much evidence sits behind it. Shoes toward the top right are both well rated and well established.

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Better Shoes Rating

Cloudracer rates 73. This shoe has very low certainty. See how we rate shoes.

Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the On Cloudracer

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

Rating

Release year

We use the reviews of past versions to inform this shoe’s rating. See why.
  • Cloudracer 2

    2016 · 1 review

    77 Decent

    17 Confidence

  • Cloudracer This shoe

    2014 · 1 review

    73 Decent

    22 Confidence

Reader Ratings

1 rating
5/5 0
4/5 1
3/5 0
2/5 0
1/5 0

Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight
8.1 oz
Release
2014
MSRP
$130
Stack Height
24mm heel - 18mm toe
Drop Height
6mm

Runner reviews

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Reader review

4/5

Overall

good shoe, just the upper did not hold up very well. liked how lightweight they were and they were great for doing workouts in but over time they just did not hold up for everyday training. the shoe is comfortable and runs neutral. shoe seams to adapt to how ever your stride is and helps keep you from getting injured.

Anonymous runner · Aug 28, 2014

50 mpw 1,738 miles in this shoe training for a half marathon

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

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Shoe properties
Type
Racing
Racing
Racing
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.1 oz M
7.7 oz M Lightest
Stack
24/18mm
Drop
6mm
8mm
Release
2014
2016
2024 Q1 Newest
MSRP
$130
$130
$295
Best price
$142.82
Ratings
Overall
Decent (73)
Decent (77)
Exceptional (99) Best overall
Comfort
Good (82)
Decent (80)
Excellent (95) Best comfort
Cushioning
Decent (74)
Decent (76)
Exceptional (97) Best cushioning
Durability
Below average (68)
Decent (75) Best durability
Below average (64)
Appearance
Good (89)
Good (88)
Excellent (96) Best appearance
Value
Below average (66)
Below average (69)
Good (84) Best value
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