Cloudsurfer 2
Community Rating
  • AEasy Pace
  • BModerate Pace
  • CRace Pace
  • BComfort

On

Cloudsurfer 2

$160.00Daily Trainer

The On Cloudsurfer 2 is presented as a versatile daily trainer, offering a balanced, agile, and responsive ride with Helion foam and CloudTec Phase technology. Reviewers frequently praise its improved, breathable upper and the absence of a Speedboard, which enhances the shoe's snappy feel and allows for smoother transitions. While marketed as soft, many runners find its cushioning surprisingly firm, potentially feeling "dead" on longer efforts, and its $160 price point is often noted as a drawback. It is generally recommended for daily training, tempo runs, and even some speedwork, catering to runners who prefer a more agile feel over an overly plush ride.

Highlights

  • Tailored, secure upper with improved breathability and lockdown
  • Balanced, firm-yet-responsive Helion foam ride
  • Smooth rolling transition aided by a late-stage rocker
  • Enhanced outsole rubber coverage for better traction and durability
  • Nimble, stable platform that encourages a quicker pace

Considerations

  • Noticeably firmer cushioning that may lack plushness for some runners
  • Excessive padding in the tongue and heel collar can cause warmth
  • Slightly heavier weight compared to competing daily trainers
  • Limited propulsion and bounce for faster tempo or speedwork efforts
  • 9mm drop and rocker geometry may require adaptation or feel pronounced

Specifications

Heel Stack32 mm
Toe Stack23 mm
Drop9mm
Weight261 g
StabilityStable Neutral

Key features

Midsole

  • Primary midsole

    Helion

    EVA + OBC · On