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On Cloudrunner

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

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On Cloudrunner
Reviews

15 of 23 reviews recommend it.

1 has reservations; 7 do not recommend it.

Overall review score6.3/1022 authors

3

  • True to size

Cloudrunner

  • True to size; wide
  • Feels light

$180Mid-rangecurrent maker price

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Do On Cloudrunner run big?

Length

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

3

  • True to size.

Cloudrunner

  • True to size.
21

Reported sensations

  1. Across the foot

    • Reported pain.
    • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.

    3

    • Reports differ: regular or wide.

    Cloudrunner

    • Wide fit.
  2. Around the toes

    • Roomy.

    3

    • Roomy.

    Cloudrunner

    • Roomy.

Are On Cloudrunner comfortable all day?

Through the day

  • All day standingComfortable.

Weight on foot

  • Feels light.

3

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

Cloudrunner

  • Feels light.

Weather, water & grip

In warm weather

Cloudrunner

  • Feels cool.

Grip underfoot

  • Holds on wet ground.

Cloudrunner

  • 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

  • Tearing.

2Insole

3

  • Coming apart.

Will they keep their looks?

  • Some pairs hold up; others show wear quickly.

How long have people worn them?

  • Owners describe 3–12 months of wear.

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

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Price

Current maker price level

$180

Price details

Maker price · Checked 2026-10-04

Mid-range ($100–$199), like 78 of 102 priced trainer models. How price bands work

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About our research

Based on 33 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 Cloudrunner vs Allbirds Tree Glider

Also used for walking. Compare length.
On Cloudrunner vs Allbirds Tree Glider
What mattersOn CloudrunnerAllbirds Tree Glider
Length
  • True to size.
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

3

  • True to size.

Cloudrunner

  • True to size.
  • True to size.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.

3

  • Reports differ: regular or wide.

Cloudrunner

  • Wide fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
Toe box
  • Roomy.

3

  • Roomy.

Cloudrunner

  • Roomy.
  • Roomy.
All day on your feet
  • All day standingComfortable.
  • All day walkingComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.

3

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

Cloudrunner

  • Feels light.

Tree Glider

  • Feels light.

Tree Gliders

  • Feels light.

Maker prices recorded 2026-10-04 / 2026-09-26.

On Cloudrunner vs Asics Gel-Kayano

Also used for walking. Compare width.
On Cloudrunner vs Asics Gel-Kayano
What mattersOn CloudrunnerAsics Gel-Kayano
Length
  • True to size.
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

3

  • True to size.

Cloudrunner

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

Gel-Kayano

  • True to size.

GEL-KAYANO 32

  • True to size.

GEL-KAYANO 33

  • True to size.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.

3

  • Reports differ: regular or wide.

Cloudrunner

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

Gel-Kayano

  • Wide fit.

GEL-KAYANO 32

  • Narrow fit.
Toe box
  • Roomy.

3

  • Roomy.

Cloudrunner

  • Roomy.
  • Roomy.

Gel-Kayano

  • Roomy.

GEL-KAYANO 32

  • Roomy.
All day on your feet
  • All day standingComfortable.

GEL-KAYANO 33

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

3

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

Cloudrunner

  • Feels light.
  • Feels light.

Gel-Kayano

  • Feels light.

GEL-KAYANO 32

  • Feels light.

GEL-KAYANO 33

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

Maker prices recorded 2026-10-04 / 2026-09-26.

On Cloudrunner vs Brooks Glycerin 23

Also used for walking. Compare length.
On Cloudrunner vs Brooks Glycerin 23
What mattersOn CloudrunnerBrooks Glycerin 23
Length
  • True to size.
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

3

  • True to size.

Cloudrunner

  • True to size.
  • Runs small.
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.

3

  • Reports differ: regular or wide.

Cloudrunner

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

3

  • Roomy.

Cloudrunner

  • Roomy.
  • Reports differ: roomy, snug or tight.
All day on your feet
  • All day standingComfortable.
  • All day standingComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.

3

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

Cloudrunner

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

Maker prices recorded 2026-10-04 / 2026-09-26.

On Cloudrunner vs Hoka Bondi

Also used for walking. Compare length.
On Cloudrunner vs Hoka Bondi
What mattersOn CloudrunnerHoka Bondi
Length
  • True to size.
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

3

  • True to size.

Cloudrunner

  • True to size.
  • 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
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.

3

  • Reports differ: regular or wide.

Cloudrunner

  • Wide fit.
  • 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.
Toe box
  • Roomy.

3

  • Roomy.

Cloudrunner

  • Roomy.
  • Roomy.

Bondi 8

  • Roomy.

Bondi 9

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

Bondi 8

  • All dayComfortable for some wearers; uncomfortable for others.

Bondi 9

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

3

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

Cloudrunner

  • 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 prices recorded 2026-10-04 / 2026-09-26.

On Cloudrunner vs Hoka Gaviota

Also used for walking. Compare length.
On Cloudrunner vs Hoka Gaviota
What mattersOn CloudrunnerHoka Gaviota
Length
  • True to size.
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

3

  • True to size.

Cloudrunner

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

5

  • wide feetTrue to size.
  • True to size.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.

3

  • Reports differ: regular or wide.

Cloudrunner

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

5

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

3

  • Roomy.

Cloudrunner

  • Roomy.
  • Roomy.

5

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

5

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

3

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

Cloudrunner

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

5

  • Feels light.

Maker prices recorded 2026-10-04 / 2026-09-26.

On Cloudrunner vs New Balance 608

Also used for walking. Compare length.
On Cloudrunner vs New Balance 608
What mattersOn CloudrunnerNew Balance 608
Length
  • True to size.
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

3

  • True to size.

Cloudrunner

  • True to size.
  • True to size.

608v5

  • True to size.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.

3

  • Reports differ: regular or wide.

Cloudrunner

  • Wide fit.

608v5

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

3

  • Roomy.

Cloudrunner

  • Roomy.
  • Roomy.

608v5

  • Roomy.

608

  • Snug.
All day on your feet
  • All day standingComfortable.
  • All day standingComfortable.

608v5

  • Standing · All dayComfortable.
  • All day walkingComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.

3

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

Cloudrunner

  • Feels light.

608v5

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

Maker prices recorded 2026-10-04 / 2026-09-28.

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