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On Cloud 5

For men 35+: fit, comfort, weather and wear.

OnTrainer shapeFirst released: 2022

On Cloud 5
Reviews

16 of 23 reviews recommend it.

1 has reservations; 6 do not recommend it.

Overall review score6.7/1022 authors

Cloud 5

  • Small to large: mixed
  • All-day walking: comfortable
  • Feels light
  • Long periods standing: comfort concerns

Waterproof

  • Small to large: mixed; narrow
  • Feels heavy

$160Mid-rangeregular price at the maker's store

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  • SoleRegular profile
  • Coloursblack, brown, green

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Do On Cloud 5 run big?

Length

Waterproof

  • Reports differ: small or large.

Cloud 5

  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
21

Reported sensations

  1. Over the instep

    Cloud 5

    • Tight.

  2. Width

    Waterproof

    • Narrow fit.

    Cloud 5

    • wide feetNarrow fit.
    • Reports differ: narrow or regular.

Are On Cloud 5 comfortable all day?

Through the day

Cloud 5

  • All dayComfortable for some wearers; uncomfortable for others.
  • All day walkingComfortable.
  • Standing for long stretchesComfort concerns.
  • Short wearComfortable.

Weight on foot

Waterproof

  • Feels heavy.

Cloud 5

  • Feels light.

Weather, water & grip

Grip on ice

Waterproof

  • Slipping reported.

Does rain get in?

Waterproof

  • Feet stayed dry.

After the rain

Waterproof

  • The shoes stayed dry.

How do they hold up over time?

What wears or breaks?

123
Reported locations, not a failure rate.

1Sole

Waterproof

  • Coming apart.

2Upper

Waterproof

  • Tearing.

Cloud 5

  • Abrasion.
  • Coming apart.
  • Tearing.

3Heel

Cloud 5

  • Coming apart.

Will they keep their looks?

Waterproof

  • Shows wear quickly.

Cloud 5

  • Some pairs hold up; others show wear quickly.

How long have people worn them?

Waterproof

  • Owners describe 1–2 years or 3–12 months of wear.
  • Some pairs are still in use.

Cloud 5

  • Owners describe 1–2 years, 3–12 months or under 3 months of wear.
  • Some pairs are still in use.

These are times already worn, not estimates of how long a new pair will last.

Materials & everyday details

Sole shape

Regular profile

Materials & details
Colour contrast
Sole stands out from the upper
Sole colours
black
Upper colours
black / brown / green

From maker pages; visual descriptions are our reading of their images. Details can vary across versions.

Small things you notice in daily use

Gravel caught in the sole

Cloud 5

A wearer describes gravel getting stuck between the sole sections and making walking uncomfortable.

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About our research

Based on 37 reviews and other sources.

We compare owner feedback and reviews for fit, comfort and wear. Model details come from maker and retail information.

First release

On reports launching the Cloud 5 in the first quarter of 2022. This year belongs to Cloud 5, not the original Cloud. Release source ↗

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Compare with similar pairs

Similar uses, different fits and trade-offs. These are reports about each model, not a head-to-head test.

On Cloud 5 vs Allbirds Tree Glider

Also used for walking. Compare length.
On Cloud 5
On Cloud 5
Allbirds Tree Glider
Allbirds Tree GliderSee this model
What mattersOn Cloud 5Allbirds Tree Glider
Length

Waterproof

  • Reports differ: small or large.

Cloud 5

  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
  • True to size.
Width

Waterproof

  • Narrow fit.

Cloud 5

  • wide feetNarrow fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow or regular.
  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
All day on your feet
  • All dayComfortable for some wearers; uncomfortable for others.
  • All day walkingComfortable.
  • All day walkingComfortable.
Weight on the foot

Waterproof

  • Feels heavy.

Cloud 5

  • Feels light.

Tree Glider

  • Feels light.

Tree Gliders

  • Feels light.
Sole shapeRegular profileRegular profile

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-28 / 2026-09-26.

On Cloud 5 vs Brooks Glycerin 23

Also used for walking. Compare width.
On Cloud 5
On Cloud 5
Brooks Glycerin 23
Brooks Glycerin 23See this model
What mattersOn Cloud 5Brooks Glycerin 23
Length

Waterproof

  • Reports differ: small or large.

Cloud 5

  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
  • Runs small.
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.
Width

Waterproof

  • Narrow fit.

Cloud 5

  • wide feetNarrow fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow or regular.
  • wide feetRegular fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
All day on your feet
  • All dayComfortable for some wearers; uncomfortable for others.
  • All day walkingComfortable.
  • All day standingComfortable.
Weight on the foot

Waterproof

  • Feels heavy.

Cloud 5

  • Feels light.
  • hot weatherFeels light.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
Sole shapeRegular profileChunky-looking

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-28 / 2026-09-26.

On Cloud 5 vs Hoka Bondi

Also used for walking. Compare width.
On Cloud 5
On Cloud 5
Hoka Bondi
Hoka BondiSee this model
What mattersOn Cloud 5Hoka Bondi
Length

Waterproof

  • Reports differ: small or large.

Cloud 5

  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
  • True to size.

Bondi 8

  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.

Bondi 9

  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

Bondi SR

  • Reports differ: true to size or large.
Width

Waterproof

  • Narrow fit.

Cloud 5

  • wide feetNarrow fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow or regular.
  • wide feetRoomy across the foot.
  • Reports differ: regular or wide.

Bondi 8

  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.

Bondi 9

  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
All day on your feet
  • All dayComfortable for some wearers; uncomfortable for others.
  • All day walkingComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.

Bondi 8

  • All dayComfortable for some wearers; uncomfortable for others.

Bondi 9

  • All day standingComfortable.
  • All day walkingComfortable.
Weight on the foot

Waterproof

  • Feels heavy.

Cloud 5

  • Feels light.

Bondi 8

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

Bondi 9

  • pavement surfaceFeels light.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
Maker price$160 (regular price at the maker's store)$175 (price at the maker's store)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-28 / 2026-09-26.

On Cloud 5 vs Hoka Gaviota

Also used for walking. Compare length.
On Cloud 5
On Cloud 5
Hoka Gaviota
Hoka GaviotaSee this model
What mattersOn Cloud 5Hoka Gaviota
Length

Waterproof

  • Reports differ: small or large.

Cloud 5

  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.

5

  • wide feetTrue to size.
  • True to size.
Width

Waterproof

  • Narrow fit.

Cloud 5

  • wide feetNarrow fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow or regular.
  • Reports differ: regular or wide.

5

  • Reports differ: regular or wide.
All day on your feet
  • All dayComfortable for some wearers; uncomfortable for others.
  • All day walkingComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.

5

  • All day walkingComfortable.
Weight on the foot

Waterproof

  • Feels heavy.

Cloud 5

  • Feels light.
  • Feels light.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

5

  • Feels light.
Maker price$160 (regular price at the maker's store)$180 (price at the maker's store)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-28 / 2026-09-26.

On Cloud 5 vs New Balance Fresh Foam X More

Also used for walking. Compare length.
On Cloud 5
On Cloud 5
New Balance Fresh Foam X More
New Balance Fresh Foam X MoreSee this model
What mattersOn Cloud 5New Balance Fresh Foam X More
Length

Waterproof

  • Reports differ: small or large.

Cloud 5

  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

v6

  • True to size.
Width

Waterproof

  • Narrow fit.

Cloud 5

  • wide feetNarrow fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow or regular.
  • Wide fit.

v6

  • Reports differ: regular or wide.

Fresh Foam X More

  • Wide fit.
All day on your feet
  • All dayComfortable for some wearers; uncomfortable for others.
  • All day walkingComfortable.
  • Walking · All dayComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.

v6

  • All dayUncomfortable.
Weight on the foot

Waterproof

  • Feels heavy.

Cloud 5

  • Feels light.
  • Feels heavy.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

v6

  • Reports differ: light or heavy.
Maker price$160 (regular price at the maker's store)$159.99 (price at the maker's store)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-28 / 2026-09-25.

On Cloud 5 vs On Cloudtilt

Also used for walking. Compare length.
On Cloud 5
On Cloud 5
On Cloudtilt
On CloudtiltSee this model
What mattersOn Cloud 5On Cloudtilt
Length

Waterproof

  • Reports differ: small or large.

Cloud 5

  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
  • True to size.

Cloudtilt

  • True to size.
Width

Waterproof

  • Narrow fit.

Cloud 5

  • wide feetNarrow fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow or regular.
  • Wide fit.

Cloudtilt

  • Regular fit.
All day on your feet
  • All dayComfortable for some wearers; uncomfortable for others.
  • All day walkingComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.

Cloudtilt

  • Walking · All dayComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
Weight on the foot

Waterproof

  • Feels heavy.

Cloud 5

  • Feels light.
  • Feels light.

Cloudtilt

  • Feels light.
Maker price$160 (regular price at the maker's store)$170 (price at the maker's store)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-28 / 2026-09-17.

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