{"id":46632,"date":"2024-07-08T04:47:03","date_gmt":"2024-07-08T08:47:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.runningshoesguru.com\/?post_type=reviews_road&p=46632"},"modified":"2024-07-08T10:17:56","modified_gmt":"2024-07-08T14:17:56","slug":"on-cloudrunner-2-review","status":"publish","type":"reviews_road","link":"https:\/\/www.runningshoesguru.com\/reviews\/road\/on-cloudrunner-2-review\/","title":"On Cloudrunner 2 Review","author":106,"featured_media":46641,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"brands":[237],"shoes_type":[234,781],"shoes_family":[],"_stcr@_rolfkleinfeld@hotmail.com":null,"review_3_website_name":null,"test_trail":null,"_test_trail":null,"usd":null,"_usd":null,"aud":null,"_aud":null,"cad":null,"_cad":null,"gbp":null,"_gbp":null,"eur":null,"_eur":null,"shoe_brand":null,"_shoe_brand":null,"shoe_name":null,"pros":"3","cons":"3","verdict":"The On Cloudrunner 2 caters to an audience that enjoys plenty of cushion in a sneaker. They\u2019re suited for walking or slow paced running and can handle various distances. To cap it off, the Cloudrunner 2 is also an attractive looking shoe.","weight":null,"heel":null,"toe":null,"heeldrop":null,"reccomended_for":null,"rrp":null,"review":null,"keywords":"On Cloudrunner 2, ON Running running shoes review, best ON Running running shoes, Cushioning running shoes,","description":"The On Cloudrunner 2 caters to an audience that enjoys plenty of cushion in a sneaker. They\u2019re suited for walking or slow paced running and can handle various distances. To cap it off, the Cloudrunner 2 is also an attractive looking shoe.","professional_image":"46205","_professional_image":"field_5d9574dae3414","usage":["daily_training"],"_usage":"field_5943593f1d1c2","rsg_subtitle":null,"subtitle":null,"_subtitle":null,"introduction":"[caption id=\"attachment_46644\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1280\"]\"Picture<\/span>[\/caption]\r\n\r\nI\u2019ve become a fan of On\u2019s shoe options recently. They offer high quality, stylish yet functional running shoes for every runner and situation. On released the Cloudrunner in 2022 and after two years, the Cloudrunner 2 is finally available.\r\n\r\nThe Cloudrunner line is designed for runners looking for cushion, a comfy ride and a bit of stability to help with overpronation<\/strong>. Helion and CloudTec make up the plush midsole while the upper is composed of 100% recycled polyester.\r\n\r\nIf you\u2019re not a fan of what you see in the Cloudrunner 2, an alternative option from On is the Cloudsurfer<\/a>. Both have a soft, comfortable ride and are designed to log a lot of miles. Brooks Glycerin 21 is another solid option outside of On.\r\n\r\nAt $149.99, this is not a budget shoe, however it won\u2019t break the bank.\r\n","introduction_text":null,"conclusions":"I\u2019m really conflicted about the On Cloudrunner 2. <\/strong>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_46636\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1280\"]\"Picture<\/span>[\/caption]\r\n\r\nOn one hand, this is a well made, highly cushioned shoe that can endure a lot of road miles. \r\n\r\nOn the other hand, they didn\u2019t fit my feet or running gait. \r\n\r\nUltimately, if you like the shoes, I strongly recommend trying them on before you buy<\/strong>. If you like them, I hope they are enjoyed for many many miles.","model":"On Cloudrunner 2","_model":"field_5c1600ad0113f","who_is_it_for":"This shoe is a great option for folks running at slower paces and even those looking for a comfy walking shoe.","pros_0_pro_line":"High quality materials","_pros_0_pro_line":"field_5c16011c4fed6","pros_1_pro_line":"Lighter than last model","_pros_1_pro_line":"field_5c16011c4fed6","pros_2_pro_line":"CloudTec design upgrades","_pros_2_pro_line":"field_5c16011c4fed6","cons_0_cons_line":"Upper was too roomy","_cons_0_cons_line":"field_5c16011c70a57","cons_1_cons_line":"Little midsole support for heel","_cons_1_cons_line":"field_5c16011c70a57","cons_2_cons_line":"Bland color options","_cons_2_cons_line":"field_5c16011c70a57","water_resistance":null,"_water_resistance":null,"pros_3_pro_line":null,"_pros_3_pro_line":null,"pros_4_pro_line":null,"_pros_4_pro_line":null,"cons_3_cons_line":null,"_cons_3_cons_line":null,"cons_4_cons_line":null,"_cons_4_cons_line":null,"in_page_subtitle":null,"_in_page_subtitle":null,"image":null,"_image":null,"cushioning_type":"plush","_cushioning_type":"field_594357fba24e6","cushioning_amount":"Medium cushioning","_cushioning_amount":"field_5c1a16c4d4c23","sizing":"-1","_sizing":"field_59435b58fd832","heel_fit":"normal","_heel_fit":"field_59435bbc45b07","midfoot_fit":"wide","_midfoot_fit":"field_59435d1684838","toebox_fit":"wide","_toebox_fit":"field_59435d1484837","flexibility":"flexible","_flexibility":"field_59435d1284836","stability":"some stability","_stability":"field_5944aca41583c","midfoot_fit_copy":null,"_midfoot_fit_copy":null,"best_for":"","pe_timestamp":null,"ds_query":"+\"cloudrunner 2\"","_ds_query":"field_5c1600ad01052","release_date":"","_release_date":"field_5c176d6fffe21","weight_oz":"9.7","_weight_oz":"field_5c176d34ffe1f","heel_drop_mm":"10","_heel_drop_mm":"field_5c176d57ffe20","intro_to_the_shoe":null,"_intro_to_the_shoe":null,"main_text":null,"_main_text":null,"protection":null,"_protection":null,"durability":"9","_durability":"field_6272de0b5fdf5","responsiveness_&_speed":null,"_responsiveness_&_speed":null,"comfort_and_fit":null,"_comfort_and_fit":null,"lugs":null,"_lugs":null,"rockplate":null,"_rockplate":null,"good_for_running":null,"_good_for_running":null,"previous_model":"39806","_previous_model":"field_5c1a17279c9f9","usage_these_shoes_for":null,"_usage_these_shoes_for":null,"rrp_us":"149.95","_rrp_us":"field_5c176dba632ff","rrp_au":"","_rrp_au":"field_5c176dd363300","rrp_ca":"","_rrp_ca":"field_5c176df863301","rrp_gb":"","_rrp_gb":"field_5c176dfe63302","rrp_de":"","_rrp_de":"field_5c176e0d63303","purchased_from_name":"Running Warehouse","_purchased_from_name":"field_5c374d8cdb87d","purchased_from_url":"https:\/\/www.runningwarehouse.com\/On_Cloudrunner_2\/descpage-ON2CRM0.html?from=guru","_purchased_from_url":"field_5c374d9bdb87e","heel_mm":"39","_heel_mm":"field_630506e911fdf","toe_mm":"29","_toe_mm":"field_630506f011fe0","carbon_plate":"no","_carbon_plate":"field_63065e4848c57","360":"","_360":"field_630662fb826e3","_video":"field_63066304826e4","who_should_buy_it":"This shoe is a great option for folks running at slower paces and even those looking for a comfy walking shoe.","_who_should_buy_it":"field_63132fa733767","who_should_not_buy_it_":"There is a lot of give to the midsole in the Cloudrunner 2. Runners looking for a firm, responsive ride should look at other options. I also found the shoes to be wider than normal. If you have a narrow foot, beware.","_who_should_not_buy_it_":"field_63132ff0865f5","build_quality":"9","_build_quality":"field_6272ddc1b33de","comfort":"6","_comfort":"field_6272dd6fa6b88","value_price":"7","_value_price":"field_6272de0a5fdf4","third_shoe":"44749","_third_shoe":"field_630bbf8341294","upper_rate":"9","_upper_rate":"field_6272de2a5fdfb","sole_unit_rate":"8","_sole_unit_rate":"field_6272de295fdfa","landing":"6","_landing":"field_6272de285fdf9","transition":"7","_transition":"field_6272de285fdf8","toe_off":"7","_toe_off":"field_6272de275fdf7","traction":"7","_traction":"field_6272de265fdf6","first_impressions":"[caption id=\"attachment_46637\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1280\"]\"Picture<\/span>[\/caption]\r\n\r\nMy first impressions of this shoe were kind of underwhelming. I love shoes with cool color options and all of the colorways for the Cloudrunner 2 are just blah. The white and gray version that I bought screamed \u201cmiddle-aged dad shoes\u201d. \r\n\r\nIt didn\u2019t get any better when I tried them on. First off, everything about them felt BIG. They were wide and the upper was very deep. It felt like there was extra material everywhere. I had a difficult time lacing the shoes up comfortably and consistently. They just never seemed to get snug enough, even when I tried to use the runner\u2019s loop.<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe saving grace to the fit is that the Cloudrunner 2 was quite flexible. This minimized some of the movement of my feet inside the shoes while running.\r\n\r\nIronically, my very first run in the shoes was a marathon<\/strong>. Before you call me crazy, the course was one where you ran the same loop several times. If I would have had break-in issues, I could have swapped the shoes out. \r\n\r\nLuckily, they were comfortable enough to make the full distance without rubbing, blisters or sore feet. ","_first_impressions":"field_6313304ba000e","sole_unit":"[caption id=\"attachment_46638\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1280\"]\"Picture<\/span>[\/caption]\r\n\r\nNotable features in the Cloudrunner 2 midsole are CloudTec and Helion. CloudTec is what On calls the cloud shaped, tubular cells that line the midsole. CloudTec is easily the most recognizable feature in most of On\u2019s shoes. \r\n\r\nA small but mighty improvement to CloudTec is that the cloud shapes are less pronounced which is meant to prevent stones and debris from getting caught in the outsole<\/strong>. I love this feature because this was a constant issue in the On Cloudswift 3<\/a>.\r\n\r\nHelion superfoam is the actual material that makes up CloudTec. Helion is designed to be lighter but more durable and provide higher energy return compared to other superfoams. I thoroughly enjoyed Helion in the past however Cloudrunner 2 did not give the same impression. For me, the heel collapsed far too much, causing significant achilles discomfort over time<\/strong>. \r\n\r\nThe midsole was too soft causing a lack of support when landing each stride. The only way I can describe it is it felt like my toes were sitting above my heel. This forced me to change my gait but that only solved the discomfort momentarily.\r\n\r\nI\u2019ve read other solid reviews of the Cloudrunner 2 so this might be an issue specific to my body and stride, but it\u2019s worth pointing out.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_46645\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1280\"]\"Picture<\/span>[\/caption]\r\n\r\nAside from the achilles issues, I had a much better experience with the midfoot and forefoot transitions. On removed the speedboard which was present in the original Cloudrunner. This helps cut down on weight but also gives you a closer to the ground feel.\r\n\r\nA last note about the midsole is that the outsole has held up tremendously to the many miles I\u2019ve put on. Rubber sections cover only the forefoot and heel, leaving Helion exposed through the midfoot. \r\n\r\nThe rubber shows a small amount of wear in the heel section, but I wouldn\u2019t say they are wearing down.","_sole_unit":"field_6313305d53bc4","custom_fields":{"model":"On Cloudrunner 2","cons":[{"cons_line":"Upper was too roomy"},{"cons_line":"Little midsole support for heel"},{"cons_line":"Bland color options"}],"pros":[{"pro_line":"High quality materials"},{"pro_line":"Lighter than last model"},{"pro_line":"CloudTec design upgrades"}],"vote":"7","weight_oz":"9.7","heel_drop_mm":"10","heel_mm":"39","toe_mm":"29","purchased_from_name":"Running Warehouse","purchased_from_url":"https:\/\/www.runningwarehouse.com\/On_Cloudrunner_2\/descpage-ON2CRM0.html?from=guru","comfort":"6","build_quality":"9","upper_rate":"9","sole_unit_rate":"8","landing":"6","transition":"7","toe_off":"7","traction":"7","durability":"9","value_price":"7","who_is_it_for":"This shoe is a great option for folks running at slower paces and even those looking for a comfy walking shoe.","verdict":"The On Cloudrunner 2 caters to an audience that enjoys plenty of cushion in a sneaker. 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This shoe is a great option for folks running at slower paces and even those looking for a comfy walking shoe.<\/p>\n","who_should_not_buy_it_":"

There is a lot of give to the midsole in the Cloudrunner 2. Runners looking for a firm, responsive ride should look at other options. I also found the shoes to be wider than normal. If you have a narrow foot, beware.<\/p>\n","introduction":"

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