re: On Cloud Running Shoes

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Jay Are

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I'm surprised this thread got to 6 pages before someone addressed the running form issues with the mega cushioned shoes for running.
I've been reading articles suggesting that kind of shoe is great for recovery but horrible for training and races.

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tigergirl

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...I'm a girl....

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Wut?

I tried On Clouds and hated them

On Fleek running shoes much more comfy

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so looking for something comfortable that are not Crocs.

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Good luck finding something more comfortable than crocs

Yes they are awesome…so don’t judge until you wear them arse hat

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I don't like them for running but for standing/walking around all day I haven't found any better shoes.

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Same here. They are well built shoes so I’m sure some would like to run in them. But they are definitely comfortable and hold up great.

One thing I really don’t like about them is they gobble up limestone and acorns

My profession is an on your feet all day mostly profession and I wear Clouds for work everyday - the light weight does make a difference to me at the end of the day with the number of steps I take. I don't need much support and am not heavy (165 lbs), and I am not sure if shoe would be best for heavier users (don't know body type of OP), but they do have models other than the Cloud that I believe have more cushion and support. I like the bungee lacing of the Cloud model because when I do pop in my office and sit down at my desk for a minute, it is easy to slip them on and off.

I do not use mine for running. For running, I prefer Brooks because of the cushion and it is just a brand that fits my foot well.

As for durability, not the strongest point for OC. Mine wear in the mesh of the lateral toe, then insole at the balls of my feet, and the heel padding - that being said, I can get a year without them looking ratty, which isn't bad.

I like wearing a low to the ground shoe for walking around as opposed to a chunky soled one, so that's another plus over the uber cushioned offerings I see mentioned in the thread.

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but i'd rather just get a pair of brooks, hoka, or new balance and look a little less stylish.

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FIFY

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But then every couple months I make the mistake of doing some sort of exercise in them, or doing some quick work around the house, and they can quickly get trashed beyond saving.

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On Cloud do not sound like sensible shoes.

Hoka's feel like they were made for me personally, like custom shoes. That's why I love them so much. Just bought another pair of Hoka Bondi X's yesterday. I tried Altra, Saucony, Brooks, etc. but nothing feels like those Hoka's on me.