On Cloudsurfer After 100 Miles

Summary

In this video, the reviewer kapuzi shares his experience with the ON Cloud Surfer after running 100 miles in them. He discusses the shoe's comfort and performance, noting its suitability for easy and recovery days due to its cushioned yet bouncy feel. He appreciates the shoe's durability, with the midsole foam and outsole showing expected wear but no signs of premature degradation. The reviewer suggests minor design tweaks, such as reducing the bulkiness, and proposes how ON could build a cohesive lineup around the Cloud Surfer, positioning it as a potential 'hero' shoe for the brand.

Takeaways

• 👟 The ON Cloud Surfer is a running shoe that has exceeded the reviewer's expectations, providing comfort and performance even after 100 miles of use.
• 🏃‍♂️ The shoe is described as an 'easy day shoe' and sometimes a 'recovery day shoe', indicating its suitability for lighter runs and recovery activities.
• 🌟 A unique feature of the Cloud Surfer is the 'squishiness' that provides a pleasant and comforting feel, without being too soft to affect performance.
• 🔄 The shoe's bounce is noted to be sufficient for longer runs and maintaining pace, suggesting a balance between cushioning and responsiveness.
• 👕 The reviewer finds the shoe not only functional for running but also stylish and comfortable for casual wear, highlighting its versatility.
• 🔩 The shoe's construction, including the Helion midsole foam and Cloud Tech phase, is praised for holding up well after 100 miles, showing durability.
• 👟 The outsole's rubber patches are reported to be wearing as expected, with no significant issues, while the exposed midsole foam is starting to show minor wear.
• 👕 The upper material is still comfortable, with only slight signs of visual wear, indicating that it is maintaining its quality over time.
• 💡 The reviewer suggests a minor design tweak, preferring less padding in the heel cup for summer running to avoid excessive sweating.
• 🌐 The ON Cloud Surfer is seen as a potential 'hero shoe' that could anchor a revamped ON running lineup, indicating high satisfaction with the product.

Q & A

What is the main issue the reviewer has had with previous running shoes?

The reviewer has had an issue where they initially like the running shoes but as time passes and the hype fades, they find themselves enjoying the shoes less and less.

Which shoe model has broken the pattern for the reviewer?

The ON Cloud Surfer is the shoe model that has finally broken the pattern for the reviewer.

How many miles has the reviewer run in the ON Cloud Surfer before reviewing it?

The reviewer has run 100 miles in the ON Cloud Surfer before providing this review.

What is the reviewer's general use for the ON Cloud Surfer?

The reviewer uses the ON Cloud Surfer primarily as an easy day shoe and sometimes as a recovery day shoe due to its pleasant and comforting squishiness.

Does the reviewer recommend the ON Cloud Surfer for high-intensity workouts?

The reviewer is not sure if they would recommend the ON Cloud Surfer for high-intensity workouts like mile repeats or 800 repeats, as the squishiness might be overwhelming.

How has the ON Cloud Surfer held up after 100 miles according to the reviewer?

After 100 miles, the ON Cloud Surfer has held up well, with the foam showing some expected creasing but not degrading too quickly, and the rubber outsole is still in good condition with minimal wear.

What is the reviewer's opinion on the ON Cloud Surfer's upper material?

The reviewer finds the upper material of the ON Cloud Surfer comfortable and squishy, with only slight signs of visual wear after 100 miles.

What changes does the reviewer suggest for the ON Cloud Surfer?

The reviewer suggests that the shoe is too puffy in the back, especially for summer running, and they would like to see the adoption of the new cloud technology across the entire ON running lineup.

What other shoe models does the reviewer think could benefit from the ON Cloud Surfer's technology?

The reviewer believes that the ON Cloud Monster could benefit from the adoption of the new cloud technology for a maxed-out squishiness experience.

What is the reviewer's overall impression of the ON brand and the ON Cloud Surfer?

The reviewer is excited about the ON Cloud Surfer and feels that it could be the hero shoe that ON can build their entire lineup around, showing that the brand is doing many things well in the running world.

Outlines

00:00

👟 Review of ON Cloud Surfer After 100 Miles

The reviewer, kapuzi, discusses the ON Cloud Surfer running shoes after using them for 100 miles. Initially, kapuzi had a pattern of losing interest in running shoes over time, but the Cloud Surfer has broken this cycle. The shoes are comfortable for daily use and recovery days, with a pleasant 'squishiness' and bounce that doesn't lead to fatigue on longer runs. The reviewer does not recommend them for high-intensity workouts due to their cushioned nature. The shoes were provided by ON for review purposes, but the reviewer is not paid for the review, and ON does not preview the content. The Cloud Surfer's performance, comfort, and durability are all positively assessed, with the reviewer noting only minor signs of wear after 100 miles, particularly in the foam and upper materials. The shoe's design, including the Helion midsole foam and Cloud Tech phase, is praised for its durability and performance.

05:01

🏃‍♂️ Durability and Personal Preferences for ON Cloud Surfer

In the second paragraph, kapuzi continues the review by discussing the shoe's durability and personal preferences. The upper of the Cloud Surfer shows minimal signs of wear, and the color appears to have faded slightly, which might be due to the reviewer's memory. Structurally, the shoe is still comfortable with no rubbing or signs of failure. The reviewer appreciates the Swiss engineering and the shoe's design, which is a departure from ON's usual style. There's a mention of slight wear at the heel where the Achilles might rub against the padding, but overall, the upper is expected to last long. The reviewer consistently chooses to wear the Cloud Surfer, which is a positive change from their past experiences with ON shoes. Suggestions for improvement include reducing the puffiness at the back of the shoe for better summer performance and the adoption of the Cloud Surfer's cloud technology across other models. The reviewer envisions a future lineup where the Cloud Surfer could be the centerpiece, with other models like the Cloud Monster and Cloud Boom Echo 3 being updated to complement it. The video concludes with an invitation for viewers to share their thoughts and to join live discussions on YouTube.

Keywords

💡On Cloud Surfer

The 'On Cloud Surfer' is a specific model of running shoe by the brand On. In the video, it is the central subject being reviewed after 100 miles of use. The reviewer discusses its performance, comfort, and durability, highlighting how it breaks the pattern of initial excitement fading over time with other running shoes.

💡Midsole

The midsole is the middle layer of a shoe, situated between the outsole and the upper, providing cushioning and support. In the context of the video, the midsole of the On Cloud Surfer is made of Helion foam material, which is praised for its balance between cushioning and responsiveness.

💡Cloud Tech

Cloud Tech refers to the unique cushioning technology used by On in their shoes, characterized by the presence of 'clouds' or holes that provide a bouncy running experience. The video discusses how the Cloud Tech in the On Cloud Surfer is holding up after 100 miles, showing only minimal signs of wear.

💡Outsole

The outsole is the outermost part of a shoe that comes into direct contact with the ground, providing traction and durability. The video mentions that the outsole of the On Cloud Surfer, with patches of rubber in the heel and forefoot, is holding up well after 100 miles with only minor scuffing.

💡Upper

The upper is the part of the shoe that covers the foot and provides a secure fit. The reviewer notes that the upper of the On Cloud Surfer remains comfortable and shows minimal signs of wear, indicating good quality and durability.

💡Squishiness

Squishiness refers to the soft, compressible quality of the shoe's cushioning. The video describes the On Cloud Surfer as having a pleasant squishiness that is comfortable for easy and recovery days, without being too soft to affect performance.

💡Bounce

Bounce in the context of running shoes refers to the energy return provided by the shoe's materials. The On Cloud Surfer is praised for having a good amount of bounce, which contributes to its performance and makes it suitable for longer runs and faster paces.

💡Swiss Engineering

Swiss Engineering is referenced as a hallmark of quality and precision associated with On's brand heritage. The video suggests that the On Cloud Surfer exemplifies this engineering through its design and performance, even though it deviates from the brand's typical design language.

💡Achilles

The Achilles refers to the Achilles tendon, located at the back of the ankle. The video mentions that the padding at the back of the On Cloud Surfer's heel cup might cause some wear or rubbing against the Achilles, indicating a potential area for personal comfort preference.

💡Speedboard

A speedboard is a rigid plate often found in running shoes to enhance stability and support. The video suggests that On may be moving away from using speedboards in their newer models, like the On Cloud Surfer, which could indicate a shift in the brand's design philosophy.

Highlights

The ON Cloud Surfer breaks the pattern of the reviewer's diminishing enjoyment of running shoes over time.

The ON Cloud Surfer is praised for its comfort and performance after 100 miles of use.

The reviewer received the shoes from ON for review purposes but was not paid for the review.

The shoe is described as an easy day shoe and sometimes a recovery day shoe due to its pleasant squishiness.

The ON Cloud Surfer's bounce and lightness make it suitable for longer runs and picking up the pace.

The reviewer does not recommend the shoe for high-intensity workouts like mile repeats due to its cushioned nature.

The shoe's design is appreciated for its aesthetics and comfort, making it suitable for casual wear as well.

After 100 miles, the midsole foam shows expected wear but no signs of rapid degradation.

The Cloud Tech phase's channels provide a cushioned yet bouncy running experience.

The outsole rubber is holding up well with only minor scuffing and wear.

The exposed midsole foam is showing slight scuffing but is performing as expected.

The upper of the shoe remains comfortable with no structural issues or rubbing.

The reviewer's experience with the ON Cloud Surfer has been consistently positive, unlike previous ON shoes.

The shoe's design incorporates Swiss engineering, reflecting ON's brand heritage.

The reviewer suggests the ON Cloud Surfer could be the foundation for a revamped ON running shoe lineup.

A minor critique is the shoe's puffiness in the heel cup, which could be improved for summer running.

The reviewer envisions a future ON lineup with the Cloud Surfer, a reworked Cloud Monster, and a cloudless speed day shoe.

The ON Cloud Surfer is seen as a potential 'hero shoe' that can lead the brand's lineup in the running market.

The reviewer looks forward to future innovations from ON and how they will impact the running shoe industry.

Transcripts

one problem I've had with all the on

running shoes I've tried is that I

really like them at first but then as

the miles wear on and the hype Fades I

find myself enjoying them less and less

but one of their latest shoes finally

breaks that pattern this is the on cloud

Surfer and it's time to talk about them

after 100 miles

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yo what's going on everybody my name is

kapuzi and I'm a non-elite runner who

reviews shoes here on YouTube and today

I want to talk to you guys about the on

cloud Surfer after 100 miles but before

I do I do want to go over some

disclosures this is a pair of shoes that

onset me for the purpose or review so I

did not have to pay for them however

they're not paying me to make this video

or to use the shoe and they're not going

to get a chance to preview any of my

footage or my thoughts before you guys

get a chance to see this video on

YouTube so with that disclosure out of

the way let's talk about the on cloud

Surfer after 100 miles so as this is my

second video now on the on cloud Surfer

I'm going to kind of build on that first

one and I'll put a link to that original

video down in the description where I go

over the specs shoes that I think the on

cloud Surfer pair as well with and some

of the competition that the on cloud

Surfer faces in terms of its pricing and

in terms of how the shoe performs for

this 100 mile review for this update

what I want to go over is how I've been

using the shoe and how the shoe has been

holding up over those miles so first

let's talk about High been using the

shoe I don't think the way I've been

using the shoe has changed from when I

initially reviewed this shoe I think

that the shoe is still for me very much

an easy day shoe and sometimes even a

recovery day shoe there is a really nice

squishiness to this shoe that I find

very pleasant and very comforting on

those recovery days but it's not so

squishy that it's Gonna Get You bogged

down or you're not going to be fighting

against it so there's a really nice

amount of Bounce to it too so it's not

too mushy I can take the shoe for longer

runs and be on feet in it for a very

long time without it getting to be

fatiguing and I can even use it to pick

up the pace a little bit for something

like strides as it is still a relatively

light shoe and that springiness does

help you turn the feet over the only

thing is I'm not sure I would take it

out for a full-blown workout something

where I was going to be doing like mile

repeats or 800 repeats or anything like

that because I feel like then at that

point the squishiness might be a little

bit overwhelming in the experience and I

might look for something with either

some carbon in it or something that is a

little bit more on the responsive side

than it is on the cushioned side but I

don't think this is trying to be a

workout shoe for anyone instead what it

wants to be is a comfortable all-around

running shoe that also fits well into

daily living as I do think that the shoe

looks really nice and is very

comfortable for casual wear as well now

let's talk about how the shoe has held

up over the last hundred miles now 100

miles isn't the end life of a shoe it

gives me enough time to get a sense for

how quickly the Foams might be degrading

or how quickly some of the materials

like the upper or the outsole are

wearing down and in this shoe I can say

that it's holding up just about as well

as I would expect it to looking at the

foam here we've got aunt's helion

midsole foam material and there's these

channels that run across the width of

the shoe that is called ons Cloud Tech

phase this is a new kind of cloud or

like holes in the shoe that on is

introduced for this particular model for

the first time

and I find that those on clouds are

doing a pretty good job of making a

cushioned yet slightly bouncy running

experience but those things do wear down

over time and I'm starting to see a

little bit of creasing which is a sign

that it is starting to degrade but I

don't feel like this shoe is degrading

too quickly I feel like it's kind of

exactly where I would expect a shoe to

be at the 100 mile Point not exactly out

of the box fresh but not feeling like

it's going to die out anytime soon

either so I'm very happy with the way

that both the midsole material and also

kind of like the structural elements of

that cloud Tech phase uh how well that's

holding up now as far as the outsole

goes there is this Center portion of the

midfoot where there is exposed midsole

foam and then there's patches of rubber

on the heel and in the forefoot the

rubber in those areas is holding up

really well a little bit of scuffing and

wear that I'm starting to see but pretty

much what I would expect at the 100 mile

point so nothing concerning it's holding

up just fine and as far as the exposed

midsole portions I feel like until the

last like 10 or 20 miles or so it felt

like there was nowhere and tear visible

on them at all but it is starting to get

scuffed up a little bit but overall I

think that this exposed foam is doing

exactly what it's supposed to be doing

in terms of holding up over the course

of the miles now as far as the upper

goes it's still very comfortable it's

very squishy I do feel like maybe the

color is fading or maybe it's just my

mind and how I'm remembering it a little

bit different but I do feel like maybe

there's a little bit of slight signs of

visual wear but structurally everything

feels fine nothing's rubbing nothing had

been rubbing at all and I don't feel

like anything is going to fail at any

point soon there is that Swiss

engineering that's built into this shoe

that is part of that on running Heritage

and I feel like it's shining through

really well here even though this design

is a little bit of a departure from what

on normally brings to us there's a lot

of padding in the back part of the heel

and I think that there's a little bit of

a sign of wear are just at this point

where the Achilles might rub against

some of this extra thick padding but

other than that everything feels still

really comfortable and nothing is

wearing down faster than I would expect

I feel like this is shoe whose upper is

also going to last for a really long

time and overall I would say through the

course of my testing of the shoe I found

myself constantly gravitating back

towards it again and again which is kind

of the opposite experience that I've

typically had with some on running shoes

so it was really nice to be able to see

that I feel like on as a brand is doing

a lot of things well in the running

world and I felt like sometimes the

running product didn't quite match up to

everything else they were doing and

seeing this shoe is really exciting for

me because it's a brand that I've been

rooting for and now there's kind of like

a hero shoe that I can finally get

behind the on cloud Surfer definitely

holds up past the height so I think the

way that I'm going to end this video is

talk about things that I might change

about the on cloud Surfer now overall I

don't think that there's a ton that

needs to be changed with the shoe I

really feel like on knocked it out of

the ball park with this one I think that

they've got a hit on their hands I think

the only real tweak that I would make is

that I just think it's too puffy in the

back of the shoe and that might just be

a personal preference but I don't love

shoes that are really puffy like in the

tongue and especially not in the back of

the heel cup especially for Summer

Running I feel like it just ends up

being a sweat sponge I'd love to see the

adoption of the new clouds in the on

cloud Surfer pretty much across the

entire line I feel like the on cloud

Surfer really is that good that they

could rebuild the on running lineup

around that shoe and some of the things

that that shoe incorporates like getting

rid of the speedboard changing the kind

of the shape and directionality of some

of these on clouds I'd love to see kind

of like a maxed out squishiness

experience of the cloud surfer in the

cloud monster I think that'd be really

fun to run in if they put the upper from

the on cloud Surfer that super puffy one

and put it on on cloud monster and kind

of make it like a Super Bubble Butt

monstrous experience that the on cloud

mods are kind of like is inviting and

hoping to evoke think that'd be really

fun to run in and the other way that you

would then round out the lineup is

they've got the on cloud boom Echo 3

that's coming out soon hopefully I'll be

able to get a chance to test that racing

shoe but for those who still want more

of like a kind of classic on experience

but in this kind of updated package is I

think that like we can continue to get

rid of the speedboard and then maybe

consider even getting rid of some of the

clouds there's no reason in the name of

the brand on that we have to have clouds

in all the shoes I'd love to see an on

shoe that didn't have any clouds at all

that could be kind of like the speed day

trainer or the workout shoe or just that

everyday trainer for people who may not

love the extra squishiness that the on

cloud Surfer provides and I think that

with like a cloudless speed day shoe the

on cloud Surfer and a reworked on cloud

monster and an updated Cloud boom Echo

then on could finally have a top to

bottom lineup that could compete with a

lot of the other more established brands

that are out there they don't have have

that quite yet but I do feel like the on

cloud Surfer can definitely be that

franchise player that they can build the

entire team around and I'm looking

forward to seeing what other changes are

coming from on in the future so those

are my thoughts on the on cloud Surfer

after 100 miles and I guess on on as a

brand in general in 2023 let me know in

the comments if you have any other

questions or if you think I'm completely

wrong I'd love to hear your thoughts on

that too or better yet tell it to me in

the chat in the live stream that I do

Monday through Friday right here on

YouTube I'd love to talk to you guys

over there in real time that's all I

have for today everybody thanks so much

for making it all the way to the end of

this video hopefully you guys are

staying safe out there on your runs and

I will see you in the next one yo

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