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.