Trail-Running Shoes Buying Guide

Take on trails and rolling hills, rain or shine, in these waterproof trail runners from On. They make transitions feel smooth, absorb shock and keep your feet stable for confidence and comfort.
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View the On Cloudsurfer Product LineView all On Men's Trail-Running Shoes| Best Use | Trail Running |
|---|---|
| Trail-Running Shoe Type | Light-Trail |
| Running Shoe Cushioning | Moderate Cushion |
| Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm) | 8 |
| Heel Stack Height (mm) | 34.5 |
| Forefoot Stack Height (mm) | 26.5 |
| Footwear Height | Ankle |
| Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
| Waterproof | Yes |
| Upper | Polyester/TPU |
| Lining | Polyester |
| Midsole | Helion superfoam |
| Outsole | Missiongrip rubber |
| Rock Plate | Yes |
| Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 5.7 oz. |
| Gender | Men's |
| Type of Waterproofing | Waterproof membrane |
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I love the On Cloudsurfer Trails. This is my 3rd pair. I am logging about 1100-1300 trail miles a year and I keep coming back. I tried the New Balance trail shoes with vibram soles and they lasted about 150 miles. Next, the Hoka trail shoes. They have Vibram as well, but different than the NB, and they lasted about 300 miles. I have put 600+ miles on each pair of Ons and I actually go back to them from the Hokas because of comfort and grip. I am sold on these and not sure I will even try another brand at this point. I am defnitely a fan of them.
Really disappointed with this product. I used these shoes as my daily pair, and after only about two months, I noticed the side panel starting to separate from the main body. After roughly three months of wear, the outsole was already almost completely flat, and the waterproofing had also stopped working. I’ve owned other ON products before and had much better experiences, so this pair was especially disappointing. I also tried to return them to REI about three months after purchase, but the return was refused because the damage was considered normal wear and tear. I was told that I had essentially used up the product’s lifespan. I understand that shoes naturally wear out over time, but it seems unreasonable for a pair of $200 shoes to have an expected lifespan of only three months. Overall, both the durability and waterproof performance were far below what I expected at this price point.
This is the perfect hybrid shoe for my foot shape/walking style and I have tried a bunch. I like this shoe so much that I am on my 3rd pair. It is very stable in the heel with good lock down, the perfect balance (for me) of responsiveness and cushion, and surprisingly gribbie on multiple surfaces including wet, slippery hard pan. I can confirm that they are more durable than any trail shoe I've tried as I am easily getting 500 miles with the majority being on rocky/rooty ground. They great thing about the Cloud Surfers is they just as easily can be worn in casual settings without screaming endurance athele. I will always have a pair as long as they keep making them.
Perfect for travel that involves a lot of walking, and being waterproof gives you confidence that you can go on even when it rains.
light weight and foot feels comfortable when walking and striking the floor. have not worn them in rain or snow (or really outside of the home, hence my rating thus far), so hope the waterproofing holds up.
My new favorite shoe brand. It was the most comfortable shoe I’ve worn. The only downside is that I’ve ordered the wrong width which made it a little tight.
NOT A TRAIL RUNNER! & Not worth the money paid for them.


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