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Eat up miles of pavement in the cushy Cloudsurfer Max shoes from On. Their comfort-focused design absorbs impacts and delivers a smooth ride for long-distance road running.
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View the On Cloudsurfer Product LineView all On Men's Road-Running ShoesBest Use | Running |
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Running Shoe Support | Neutral |
Running Shoe Cushioning | Maximum Cushion |
Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm) | 6 |
Heel Stack Height (mm) | 37 |
Forefoot Stack Height (mm) | 31 |
Footwear Height | Ankle |
Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
Upper | Engineered mesh |
Lining | Engineered mesh |
Midsole | Helion superfoam |
Outsole | Rubber |
Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 4.6 oz. |
Gender | Men's |
7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 | |
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U.S. Men's | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 |
UK | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13.5 |
EU | 40 | 40.5 | 41 | 42 | 42.5 | 43 | 44 | 44.5 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 47.5 | 48 | 49 |
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These shoes truly live up to the name Cloudsurfer Max. The moment I slipped them on, my first thought was, “Wow, that’s a lot of cushion.” It really felt like walking on a cloud. That said, for me, it was just a bit too much. The sole is noticeably tall—about a 1/4" higher than my other well-cushioned running shoes. I know that might not sound like much, and maybe it wouldn’t be for you, but I could definitely feel the difference. I wasn't walking around tripping over myself, but it felt a little bit awkward for a few minutes while I adjusted. The upper section of the shoe is well-built, light, breathable, and seemingly durable. I really liked that the tongue of the shoe was attached to the sole with stretchy fabric. This keeps the tongue centered. The shoe also had some useful loops on the back (for putting the shoe on), and on the tongue (for easy adjustment). Maybe I have low ankles, but the collar of the shoe seemed a bit high. It didn't cause any real problems, but it wasn't a fit that I liked. The 10 air gaps in the sides of the shoes looked like 10 rock traps to me. I walked though some loose gravel to see if any would get stuck. Somehow, no rocks got stuck in the side holes, which was a nice surprise. However, the bottom crease did pick up a bit of debris, but it cleared out with a quick stomp. Overall, I think the shoe is well-built, it just wasn't a perfect fit for me. Try it on, you may love it.