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Cloudsurfer 6

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Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Bottom tier (18%)

Shoe details

Release
2022 Q2

Ratings & Reviews

Bottom tier (18%)

Rated worse overall than 82% of all shoes.
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This score rates worse than 82% of other shoes we judged.

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

Percentile vs. all shoes. Shaded bars reflect our uncertainty.
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The shaded bar shows a plausible range for this shoe’s rank based on the review data we have and normal variation in runner feedback. More reviews usually narrow the range.

Overall

Bottom tier (18%)

Appearance

Excellent (95%)

Cushioning

Good (71%)

Comfort

Above average (67%)

Value

Bottom tier (3%)

Durability

Bottom tier (2%)

All Running Shoes

Worse than 82% of 2,492 running shoes ranked.

Bottom tier (18%)

Daily Trainers

Worse than 80% of 1,818 daily trainers ranked.

Bottom tier (20%)

Cloudsurfer Family

Worse than >99% of 10 cloudsurfer family ranked.

Bottom tier (<1%)

On

Worse than 91% of 64 On shoes ranked.

Bottom tier (9%)

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • A majority of reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.
  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated above average on cushioning.

Cons

  • Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes overall.
  • Rated below average on comfort.
  • Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes on durability.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

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On Cloudsurfer 2
Saucony Kinvara 16
Cloudsurfer 6
Cloudsurfer 2
Kinvara 16
Current shoe
Reference shoe
Newest / Lowest price / Best overall
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
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9.7 oz M
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Stack
—
—
—
Drop
—
—
—
Release
2022 Q2
2016
2025 Q2 Newest
MSRP
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$150
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Best price
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$159.95
$129.95 Lowest price
Ratings
Overall
Average (61%)
Above average (69%)
Exceptional (100%) Best overall
Comfort
Above average (67%)
Good (73%)
Exceptional (100%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Good (71%)
Good (78%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (2%)
Above average (69%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Excellent (95%)
Average (60%)
Exceptional (99%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (3%)
Above average (62%)
Exceptional (100%) Best value
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Reader Reviews

7 reader reviews

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Showing 1–5 of 7 reviews

Okay daily trainer for shorter runs

P · Sep 28, 2025

3/5

Overall

I enjoyed this shoe at first for short little easier runs here and there. But once I hit my marathon training block I had this penciled in as my daily trainer. It was working great until I tried to do my medium long run and my legs started feeling like garbage about 8-9 miles in to a 10 mile run. I’ve noticed this on two MLRs now and have decided that it can no longer be trusted for anything other than shorter base runs and recovery runs. I’ll run it through its lifespan as it’s okay for those shorter distances. 

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

On Cloudsurfer

Jake Reeves · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

This the first running shoe from On that has been very soft underfoot. I was not a fan of previous On shoes because of the very firm ride. Not very forgiving if you were ever starting a run sore or fatigued. But the Cloudsurfer was so soft. Loved the shoe. Took it to 300 miles no problem. Would buy again. 

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

Not great everyday shoe but great somedays shoe

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

I really enjoy this shoe for workouts and quicker days. Can run anywhere from easy runs to 400 repeats and feel smooth at all. Speed work doesnt feel forced. Light enough to be fun and snappy but durable enough to 

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

Good cushioned trainer

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

Pleasantly surprised after maintaining healthy skepticism of on's shoes. These seem to be built for running, unlike many of their shoes which seem like lifestyle shoes to me.

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

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

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