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On Cloudflyer

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

OnTrainer shape

On Cloudflyer
Reviews

12 of 20 reviews recommend it.

8 do not recommend it.

Overall review score5.6/1019 authors

5

  • True to size; wide

Cloudflyer

  • True to size; narrow

$170Mid-rangeregular price at the maker's store

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Do On Cloudflyer run big?

Length

  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

5

  • True to size.

Cloudflyer

  • True to size.
321

Reported sensations

  1. Under the arch

    5

    • Reported pain.

  2. Width

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

    5

    • Wide fit.

    Cloudflyer

    • Narrow fit.

  3. Around the toes

    • Roomy.

    Cloudflyer

    • Tight.

Are On Cloudflyer comfortable all day?

Through the day

  • All day walkingComfortable.

Weight on foot

  • hot weatherFeels light.
  • Feels light.

5

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

Weather, water & grip

In warm weather

  • Feels cool.

Grip underfoot

  • Holds on wet ground.

5

  • Holds on wet ground.

Does rain get in?

  • Feet stayed dry.

How do they hold up over time?

What wears or breaks?

12
Reported locations, not a failure rate.

1Upper

  • Creasing.
  • Tearing.

5

  • Tearing.

2Insole

  • Compression.

Will they keep their looks?

  • Holds up with wear.

5

  • Some pairs hold up; others show wear quickly.

How long have people worn them?

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

5

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

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

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On Cloudflyer Review: On's daily support shoe gets some nice upgrades

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On Cloudflyer 5 Review | First-Class or Basic Economy?

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Why the ON Cloudflyer 5 is Perfect for Walking, Not Running

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On Cloudflyer 5: Don't Run, Levitate with this Ultra-Plush Daily Trainer

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ON CLOUDFLYER SHOE REVIEW. Great for running or Walking on the road!!

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About our research

Based on 38 reviews and other sources.

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

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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 Cloudflyer vs Asics Gel-Nimbus

Also used for running. Compare length.
On Cloudflyer
On Cloudflyer
Asics Gel-Nimbus
Asics Gel-NimbusSee this model
What mattersOn CloudflyerAsics Gel-Nimbus
Length
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

5

  • True to size.

Cloudflyer

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

27

  • wide feetTrue to size.
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
Width
  • Wide fit.
  • Reports differ: regular or wide.

5

  • Wide fit.

Cloudflyer

  • Narrow fit.
  • Narrow fit.

27

  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Toe box
  • Roomy.

Cloudflyer

  • Tight.
  • Reports differ: roomy, snug or tight.

27

  • Reports differ: roomy or snug.
All day on your feet
  • All day walkingComfortable.

27

  • All day walkingComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • hot weatherFeels light.
  • Feels light.

5

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

26

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

27

  • Reports differ: light or heavy.

Gel-Nimbus

  • Feels light.
Maker price$170 (regular price at the maker's store)$170–$185 (price at the maker's store)

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

On Cloudflyer vs Brooks Ghost 16

Also used for running. Compare length.
On Cloudflyer
On Cloudflyer
Brooks Ghost 16
Brooks Ghost 16See this model
What mattersOn CloudflyerBrooks Ghost 16
Length
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

5

  • True to size.

Cloudflyer

  • True to size.
  • True to size.
Width
  • Wide fit.
  • Reports differ: regular or wide.

5

  • Wide fit.

Cloudflyer

  • Narrow fit.
  • Narrow fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Toe box
  • Roomy.

Cloudflyer

  • Tight.
  • Roomy.
All day on your feet
  • All day walkingComfortable.
  • Walking · All day standingComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • hot weatherFeels light.
  • Feels light.

5

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
  • Opinions differ on whether it feels light.
Maker price$170 (regular price at the maker's store)$109.95 (price at the maker's store)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.

On Cloudflyer vs Hoka Clifton

Also used for running. Compare length.
On Cloudflyer
On Cloudflyer
Hoka Clifton
Hoka CliftonSee this model
What mattersOn CloudflyerHoka Clifton
Length
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

5

  • True to size.

Cloudflyer

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

10

  • Reports differ: true to size or large.
Width
  • Wide fit.
  • Reports differ: regular or wide.

5

  • Wide fit.

Cloudflyer

  • Narrow fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.

10

  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.

9

  • Narrow fit.
Toe box
  • Roomy.

Cloudflyer

  • Tight.
  • Roomy.

10

  • Roomy.
All day on your feet
  • All day walkingComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.

10

  • All day standingComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable for some wearers; uncomfortable for others.
Weight on the foot
  • hot weatherFeels light.
  • Feels light.

5

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

10

  • Feels light.
  • Reports differ: light or heavy.

9

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
Maker price$170 (regular price at the maker's store)$150–$155 (regular price at the maker's store)

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

On Cloudflyer vs Nike Vomero 18

Also used for running. Compare toe box.
On Cloudflyer
On Cloudflyer
Nike Vomero 18
Nike Vomero 18See this model
What mattersOn CloudflyerNike Vomero 18
Length
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

5

  • True to size.

Cloudflyer

  • True to size.
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
Width
  • Wide fit.
  • Reports differ: regular or wide.

5

  • Wide fit.

Cloudflyer

  • Narrow fit.
  • narrow feetSnug across the foot.
  • wide feetRoomy across the foot.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Toe box
  • Roomy.

Cloudflyer

  • Tight.
  • wide feetSnug.
  • Reports differ: roomy or tight.
All day on your feet
  • All day walkingComfortable.
  • Standing · All dayComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • hot weatherFeels light.
  • Feels light.

5

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
Maker price$170 (regular price at the maker's store)$165 (price at the maker's store)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.

On Cloudflyer vs Saucony Kinvara 16

Also used for running. Compare length.
On Cloudflyer
On Cloudflyer
Saucony Kinvara 16
Saucony Kinvara 16See this model
What mattersOn CloudflyerSaucony Kinvara 16
Length
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

5

  • True to size.

Cloudflyer

  • True to size.
  • True to size.
Width
  • Wide fit.
  • Reports differ: regular or wide.

5

  • Wide fit.

Cloudflyer

  • Narrow fit.
  • Regular fit.
Toe box
  • Roomy.

Cloudflyer

  • Tight.
  • Roomy.
All day on your feet
  • All day walkingComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • hot weatherFeels light.
  • Feels light.

5

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
  • hot weatherFeels heavy.
  • Feels light.
Maker price$170 (regular price at the maker's store)$130 (price at the maker's store)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-09-25.

On Cloudflyer vs Saucony Ride 19

Also used for running. Compare length.
On Cloudflyer
On Cloudflyer
Saucony Ride 19
Saucony Ride 19See this model
What mattersOn CloudflyerSaucony Ride 19
Length
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

5

  • True to size.

Cloudflyer

  • True to size.
  • True to size.
Width
  • Wide fit.
  • Reports differ: regular or wide.

5

  • Wide fit.

Cloudflyer

  • Narrow fit.

Wide

  • Wide fit.

Ride 19

  • Reports differ: regular or wide.
Toe box
  • Roomy.

Cloudflyer

  • Tight.
  • thick socksSnug.
  • Roomy.
All day on your feet
  • All day walkingComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • hot weatherFeels light.
  • Feels light.

5

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

Wide

  • Feels light.

Ride 19

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
Maker price$170 (regular price at the maker's store)$145 (price at the maker's store)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-10-01.

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Updated Oct 2026 · How we research