On Cloudultra Review: 40-mile ultra test of On's first long-haul multi-terrain shoe
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ส.ค. 2024
- The On Cloudultra is the first running shoe from the Swiss brand aimed specifically at ultra runners tackling mixed terrain. It's also On's first off-road shoe to feature a combination of Helion foam, Speedboard and double layers of Clouds with a new closed Cloud outsole that won't pick up stones.
It's built for comfort, cushioning and efficiency over the long haul on approach roads, compacted trails and mountain tracks but how does it stand up to the test?
We took it for a 40-mile run across tarmac and trails to find out if On has a wining shoe in the ultra game. Here's our multi-tester verdict on this On Cloudultra review.
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@0:15 - On Cloudultra: Design details
@4:39 - On Cloudultra: Fit
@6:55 - On Cloudultra: The Run Test
@17:23 - On Cloudultra: Verdict
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I did my first ever trail marathon in a pair of these and everything hurt apart from my feet! I am moving into the ultra space over the next year and I will likely just get another pair and rotate the two for my longer runs. I am currently on probably around 350-400KM with them and they are barely showing any signs of wear. Love these shoes.
i got this shoe and my opinion is this: this shoe is very similar to the salomon sense ride 2 and that shoe i just loved. i really like the cloudultra. didnt expect it to be that good since im not very amazed by on running shoes but i like it a lot. update: i especially like the cloudultra when running down. i can run very fast and it takes it all. very good. update: on recommends to buy this show half a size larger than usual. i agree to that. it is wider than other on running shoes.
Hi (Kieran here), I struggle to get into the Salomons. Just too narrow across the laces for me. But a big fan of the Cloudultra. I've got a 70-mile run around the Isle of Wight in a few days and I'm now thinking I might use these for that.
Thanks for such a detailed review. My pair arrived this morning and already they are feeling as nimble as my Salomon S-Lab Ultra 3's. I've gone (kind of) full circle from the years of the Vibram Fivefingers to the max cushioned Hoka's and Altra's back to shoes that feel more dialled in and responsive. I've gotten three major release shoes in the last year in preparation for a 200k Ultra in September next that includes over 65K of road (Kerry Way Ultra) and am on the hunt for the best shoe for the job (or the best placebo for the job....). The Inov8 TerraUltra G270's are a bit too harsh. Until this morning the S-Lab's were the ones, but these feel excellent. Exactly as you described and I did go up a half size based on your recommendation. I'll likely end up wearing both these and the Salomons throughout. Cheers and happy trails :)
Hi Brian, (Kieran here), thanks for the comment. Really interesting to hear your experiences as well and that you've been through the process. I think the Cloudultra cope well on the road stretches. A bit like a Cloud X. Inov-8 Trailfly might be another interesting one to look at in the mix. On a side note, I ran the Half on the Head a few years back and people were telling me about the Kerry Way. What a glorious place to run. Sounds like a really fantastic challenge. All the best with the training and let us know what you end up wearing.
Hey Kirin, the customer service ive experienced with this on cloud company has been incredible. you should definitley reach out to them and let them know about your usage defect you ecperienced if you havent already. awesome vid! love the info. i just got myself a pair of thw black and white ones. SHARP looking shoes too.
I recently got a pair of these. I usually wear a 10 across the board; however, the online size guide recommended I go up to a 10.5. I opted to try them on in a shop before I committed to buying them, and after having tried the 10.5 I ended up leaving with a size 11! I too have a very tall foot, meaning it was a struggle just to put the 10.5 on. I was somewhat concerned that the 11 would be too long, but they are actually spot on.
I'm a 9.5us ended up with the 11 and yes they fit great
I do my long runs off road, and these sound like they'd be perfect for that! Interestingly I've got a set of cloudventure peaks with the big gap between the clouds and have never picked up anything in them, maybe I've just got lucky!
These could make a good off-road long Sunday run shoe. Much more nimble than the Cloudventure Peak for sure. And you're lucky with those stones. We always get them!
I also run with the Cloudventure Peak down canal paths and Richmond park mostly and I don't recall picking up any stones. My road running clouds however have picked up a few stones in their lifespan so far. Interestingly the newer the shoe the more likely it is to collect a stone I've found.
@@m3phist0 Do you try CVPeak after it has snowed and/or some ice? Do they work fine? I am thinking of it along with Evo SPG and TNF flight Vectiv? It is hard to find a good shoe to run in winter conditions.
@@rajkumarraosinhji1397 for icy winter conditions I'd probably stay clear of the Cloudventure Peak. It's a great lightweight trail conquering shoe during dry weather on technical terrain or wet weather on less technical terrain. It's downside is it's terrible grip over slippery surfaces such as ice and wet (chalk) rock. There's simply not enough rubber making contact with the surface at the same time. I learned this the hard way when completing a trail marathon in torrential rain. If you want something a bit lighter than the EVO Speedgoat that has decent enough lugs, the Torrent2 has served me well. It's rubber is sticky and its cushioning is good enough for me as a door to trail shoe as well. If I were you I'd look into Torrent2, the TerraUltra with its grapheme enhanced grip (hear it's the best in the business over all terrain), the Peregrine range incl the ICE+ model and sense ride by Salomon. How are you finding the Flight Vectiv?
Really awesome review guys! 👏
Thanks David. Glad you like it.
Agreed. I always come to the run testers for their thoughts before making a purchase. And they also seem to be one of the few TH-camrs to review On Cloud shoes.
Great review, keen to hear how these stack up against the others you mentioned at the end of the vid, especially against the new Salomon S/Lab ultra 3s
Hi Will, (Kieran here), I'm on the case with this. Going to do a big comparison ultra test. Will be in the coming weeks.
@@TheRunTesters sounds great.. after the UK trails went form ultra-muddy to ultra-dry-hard in the space of weeks, looking around for something like this!
that outsole looks like it would be more durable than the other On shoes. I love the cloudflow, it fits my foot perfectly and I love the simplicity of it but I find the clouds collapse so easily. I only get about 350km out of the shoe before the clouds collapse.
Hi Katrina, in our tests so far it's still very much unchanged. Think these are a step on in terms of outsole and midsole for On.
the outsole seems solid enough, but the sole itself is not, soft rubber and really tiny blocks, especially in the back and front, gone immediately and the tracktion becomes pretty bad.
What prevents small rocks, pebbles, dirt & debris from getting in between those holes on sides & reducing / impacting compression / shock absorption?
I thought the same thing and I have had their shoes for over a year and I can remember only once when a rock got stuck in the holes.
@@jacob0929
Thanks for sharing
8:54 you can already see the damage to the sole in the back, 10:22, same in front. This also happened to mine, it's basically flat, not that it was too aggressive earlier, but still. Very disappointing for a shoe that is supposed to be used for ultra distances, hence more than once for 50k... Not to mention the price... Surely the mid sole is going to last longer, but good luck running a shoe with a basically flat back on even a tiny descent or turning/stopping on grass. I made a warranty claim, but they said it's normal and won't accept it.
Thank you so much..
No problem.
Im interested in a pair of theses. If I'm a 9US on a Adidas UltraBoost All Terrain should I go with a 9US? Or half size bigger? Thanks
I'm stuck between these and the peaks for my new pair of hiking shoes (I almost always use trail runners, even with a pack, unless I 'll be encountering deep snow). Any advice?
Hi, (Kieran here), I can speak specifically for hiking as I’ve only tested running but I prefer the Ultra to the Peak generally.
How is the breathability of these shoes? Do they tend to make your feet hot/warm or keep you cool?
Amazing how their marketing manages to sell us air as a high tech feature 😂
(No one mention Nike Air) 😂
For UK trails in Spring/Summer, grass/paths/gravel/road, 10km to 30km. Would you go Cloudultra, trailfly or Hoka ATR6/Speedgoat/EVO
Hi Oli, (Kieran here) I'd like to do a bit more in the TrailFly to firm up my take but I think I'd lean towards the Cloudultra for less intense (flatter) trails and shorter distances where maybe I'd be moving faster. But I like a firmer ride than some. But if I was going to be out on the trails for longer, the TrailFly offer a little more foot protection. So I'd pick these first for something like 100k ultra where I knew I'd be 10 hours plus. The other thing I'd say is the TrailFly feel a lot more durable. Early days in the tests but they feel like they're built to last.
@@TheRunTesters thanks Kieran. I'm failing to pick a shoe, I want them all.
So Trailfly is out then.
I'm down to:
Cloudultra
Speedgoat 4
EVO Speedgoat
Torrent
Will be South downs way never more than 50km
@Leon 22 I got the NB fresh foam more V1....love them!
Bonjour superbe vidéo j’aurais une question à vous poser ?
Actuellement je cours en Asics trabuco 9 et je pèse 95 kilos je voulais savoir si l’amorti est meilleur que les Trabuco ? Je vous remercie par avance pour votre réponse.
Porque alguna tienen la etiqueta roja
I recently got a pair and they fit. However, the tight sock fit around my ankle feels like this pair is cutting off the blood circulation on my foot. Anyone else had similar issues? I can't return them now so would it help if I cut the sock fit to adjust the tightness?
Is this true for all On shoes especially this one you have to get 1/2 size larger?
How do you think these compare to the nike trail 2
It is good for wide foot?
Would this help with pereneal tendonitis? Tendon on middle side of foot strained from lack of support shoes.
Sorry, can't help with that one
Reminds me of the Hoka Challenger ATR with its versatility. I'd be interested to hear your thoughts comparing the two.
We're yet to run in the Challenger ATR. So many shoes, not enough legs!
@@TheRunTesters Would be happy to help with the review process. ;) (60-100km week runner)
Some of those lugs are worn flat, is that after one 40m run?
They wear very fast on cement. Inside upper heel has worn through after 500+km but no blister rub. I have a problem with small pebbles getting inside the shoe. Mine are used daily in tough conditions, a good shoe
you can expect the block in front and the back gone within several first trainings, so it mostly depends if you're ok with what stays in the middle... basically only good enough for easy gravels mixed with asphalt.
would these be comfortable for long urban treks ?
If you're walking mainly on roads and paths you'd probably want something more cushioned. The outsole is also designed for grip on technical terrain, which tends to be less comfortable for road useage.
Has anybody tried them on the muddy terrain?
Yes, loads. Not great for wet, soft mud though.
Looks like all of those holes will get full of mud that you will carry with you for the rest of the run.
yeah, feels like ice skating :D
Great shoe, However overall the lack of confidence in the tread grip will leave you wanting for just a bit more. Wet performance on timber boards, rock sheets and downhill steel stairs is not the best in these shoes. Adidas trail shoes have the same fit with a size down. Dry performance is great yet not the best. My 30km review on Australian trails.
Hi Mate, have you done your test? How do the shoes holding up on rocks?
Holely soles mud pluggers 👟 - salomon s/lab ultra look a decent option too
Really muddy off-roads might need different shoes for sure.
ON shoes are the only brand that I honestly loathe - I inevitably get bits stuck in the soles and every pair that I or a friend tried had durability issues. I know ppl love them but they are not for me.
We here you on the stones. These are the first On where that stone catching isn’t a problem.
4:36, the pricing is hilarious 🤣
They ask US consumers to pay $179, while EU consumers have to cough up €189 ?!
Who do they think they are? What’s wrong with these Swiss guys??
We get hit in the UK in £ too. But this is common across a lot of brands. See also Asics, Nike, Apple. The list is a long one where the US price is much cheaper than the Euro or UK price.
US prices always do not include the VAT, as it differs amongst US States
and yet they charge the swiss 220chf for them.... i know because I live in Zurich and On shoes are more expensive in Switzerland than they are in the US xD
@@sweetpeas0424 Unbelievable..! There’s a (price) point when things get out of touch with reality (value & utility).
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