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Fast, breathable race shoe with strong energy return, but several got blisters or heel lift.
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Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Mar 25, 2026 · summarized
Positive50 km of speed work made the Cloudboom Strike their favourite racer: sized a full size down, superb lockdown, breathable upper, incredible energy return, but not stable and not for heel strikers.
Most runners love the On Cloudboom Strike as a fast, breathable race shoe with strong energy return and a secure feel. The main downsides are fit and comfort problems, with several getting blisters, heel lift or a hard heel cup. Some found it stable while one found it not stable, so it may suit midfoot strikers best.
Of the 17 reviews with a clear verdict, 59% are positive, 29% mixed and 12% negative. The praise mentioned most is fast. The most common complaint is heel slip.
The complaints reviewers mention most: heel slip (3 reviews), blisters (2 reviews) and unstable (1 review). For example: In their usual size, this runner gets heel lift in the On Cloudboom Strike even with a runner's knot.
We collected and summarized 17 experiences shared on Reddit, blogs and YouTube, with links to the original sources. Reviews submitted here are checked for spam before they appear. Every review, submitted here or collected, is read as positive, mixed or negative.
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