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Cloudsurfer 7

Category
Daily trainer
Weight
245 g (8.6 oz), men's
Stack height
32 mm heel / 22 mm forefoot
Drop
10 mm
Plate
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What runners keep saying · from 22 reviews

comfortable fit13durable2great cushioning2great for long runs1narrow fit1responsive1soft1stable1

Owns the Cloudsurfer and finds it a lighter option suited to faster daily runs.

“Cloudsurfer and Rebel V3 are both lighter shoes and may be better suited for your goal times.”
positive

Owned Cloudsurfers last year and they squeaked constantly; won't buy again.

“had a pair last year of Cloudsurfers and they would not stop squeaking no matter what”
negative

Bought the Cloudsurfer on sale; one of their favourite shoes apart from the squeaking clouds.

“They are one of my favorite shoes. The only thing I hate about them is the squeak from the clouds.”
positivecomfortable fit

This heel-striking runner finds the Cloudsurfer comfortable for a few miles but gets shin pain after a while.

“I broke in my pair recently but found that while it’s comfortable for the first few miles my shins start to hurt after a while.”
mixed

This runner finds the Cloudsurfer a comfy, light, low-to-the-ground easy run shoe for a change of pace.

“It's a very comfy and lightweight easy run shoe.”
positivecomfortable fit

This runner credits the squeaky but fun, bouncy Cloudsurfer with getting them into running and through their first 5Ks.

“Squeaky brothers unite! This is the shoe that got me into running and my first couple 5Ks. Such a fun bouncy shoe.”
positiveresponsive

About 100 miles in, this 70 kg runner uses the Cloudsurfer for long slow runs up to 2.5 hours with no issues and would repurchase.

“I’ve got about 100mi on my pair. I use them mostly for long, slow runs up to 2.5 hours with no issue (70kg).”
positivegreat for long runs

With about 300 treadmill miles, this runner finds the Cloudsurfer great for easy aerobic runs up to 8–9 miles.

“I probably have 300 miles on it and I agree with you, they work great for easy/gen aerobic miles. Up to 8-9 miles for me.”
positive

Over 700 km as a daily trainer, including 25 km long runs and tempo work, this 2:58 marathoner found the Cloudsurfer true to size with no fit issues.

“Have recently retired my cloud surfer (just over the 700km mark) so though would share my thought on the shoe.”
positivedurablecomfortable fit

Bought for walking, this runner tried the Cloudsurfer on a run and found it felt really good, though less cushioned than other brands.

“Just recently I decided to give them a go for a run just for fun and they actually felt really good.”
positive

This runner's Cloudsurfers began squeaking badly after about 50 km, and they consider them a waste of money.

“Mine squeaking as hell too.”
negative

This severely flat-footed runner found the Cloudsurfer so perfect they bought two, calling it the best daily trainer they've used.

“These shoes were so perfect (5’6 190 muscular build and severely flat footed 😂) that I bought two.”
positivecomfortable fit

This 104 kg runner doing 5–10 km several times a week finds the Cloudsurfer surprisingly supportive.

“I'm 104kg and regularly run 5-10km several times a week. I fine these to be surprisingly supportive”
positivestable

This 89 kg runner finds the Cloudsurfer the easiest shoe on the joints they've tried.

“FWIW I am 89 kg's and the Cloudsurfer feels like the shoe I've ever tried that feels easiest on joints”
positivegreat cushioning

This runner's Cloudsurfers started squeaking at about 20 miles, unlike their Cloudeclipse.

“the cloud surfers started squeaking at around 20 miles or so.”
negative

With about 1,500 miles across several pairs, this runner calls the Cloudsurfer their favorite shoe.

“I have collectively about 1500 miles on multiple pairs of CloudSurfers. By far my favorite shoe.”
positivedurable

After 150 miles, this 2:43 marathoner with one collapsed arch finds the Cloudsurfer awesome for flat, wide feet.

“TLDR: These shoes are awesome, especially if you have flat/wide feet”
positivecomfortable fit

This runner loves the Cloudsurfer 7's comfort and speed but finds the squeak too much.

“Thing is I love everything else about them. They're incredibly comfy, I can run quickly in them and I think they look good. The squeak however is just to much.”
mixedcomfortable fit

This runner loves the Cloudsurfer for morning runs and is happy with it on threshold runs.

“I run the Cloudsurfer and I love surfin‘ them on my morning runs. Also did some threshold runs and I’m happy how they perform.”
positive

Owning both, this runner finds the Cloudsurfer very comfy but best for slower, shorter runs compared with the Saucony Speed 3.

“The cloud surfers are very comfy but I feel like they are better are slower speeds for shorter distances”
mixedcomfortable fit

This runner finds the Cloudsurfer OK but not worth $160.

“I just picked a pair up myself. They are ok but not for $160.”
negative

After 2–3 months at 12–15 miles a week, this newer runner finds the Cloudsurfers fun and bouncy for short runs but unstable on longer ones, and they started squeaking.

“They literally feel like moon shoes, I enjoy them but they are very unstable so on longer runs where my legs begin to feel fatigued, they provide zero support.”
mixedunstable

This runner finds the Cloudsurfer an OK recovery shoe but not for anything fast.

“I have found these to be an ok recovery shoe but wouldn't wear them for anything speedy.”
mixed

This runner with 3E feet is happy with the Cloudsurfer in a half size up.

“I have 3E feet (typically wear 9.5 2E NB) but have been feeling happy with the Cloudsurfer in a US10”
positivecomfortable fit

Racing in brand-new Cloudsurfers, this runner found them really comfy, not especially fast, but a good daily trainer.

“Got a new pair of ON cloudsurfers yesterday and wore them for a race today. I must say that they were really comfy”
positivecomfortable fit

Both pairs of Cloudsurfers this runner bought to alternate in training squeak like crazy.

“I bought 2 pairs of these to alternate for training. They both squeak like crazy and it drives me insane!!!”
negative

All three pairs of Cloudsurfers this buyer's household owned eventually started squeaking, after one was replaced for a quality defect.

“Got 3, one pair for me and another pair for the lady. The third pair was a replacement for the lady due to some kind of quality issue”
negative

A month in, this runner calls the Cloudsurfer the comfiest shoe they've had, but both shoes started squeaking on every step.

“I've had a pair of Cloudsurfers for just 1 month now. Most comfy shoe I've ever had. Perfect until a couple weeks ago both shoes started squeaking.”
mixedcomfortable fit

This runner finds the Cloudsurfer 7 very comfortable with an easy rocker, best for long walks and slow recovery runs.

“I find them very comfortable. Has a nice rocker so strides are easy. I definitely enjoy them for long walks and slow recovery paces.”
positivecomfortable fit

This heavier runner who works in a running store liked the Cloudsurfer 7 at first but found its midsole lost cushion and spring quickly.

“I believe the cloudtec midsole dies very quickly compared to other shoes and lost a considerable amount of cushion and springiness”
negativewears out fast

This runner finds the Cloudsurfer 7's toe box wider than any of their other shoes, including Nike and Brooks models.

“I wouldn’t call them narrow, they have a wider toe box than every other shoe I own”
positivecomfortable fit

After an easy run with strides, this runner rated the Cloudsurfer 7 just fine and tight in the midfoot, and may return it.

“Super meh for me. Did an easy run w/ some strides. Still felt like an On shoe....I would give it a "It's Fine" rating. Actually felt kinda tight to me in the mid-foot area.”
negativenarrow fit

After 4 treadmill miles, this runner found the Cloudsurfer 7 awesome and plans to make it their daily trainer.

“Purchased mine today, and did 4 miles on the tread. They felt awesome!”
positive

On a first run mid-marathon cycle, this runner found the Cloudsurfer 7 meh at first but came to appreciate how light and soft it is.

“They felt pretty meh for the first mile, but by the end, I appreciated how light they are and how soft they felt underfoot.”
positivesoft

After a first 5k, this 53-year-old midfoot striker running 25 miles a week finds the On Cloudsurfer 7 extremely comfortable all round, with a shock-absorbing sole.

“Extremely comfortable 360 degrees (underfoot, heel, arch, toes) everything seems optimized for plushness and comfort”
positivecomfortable fitgreat cushioning