On Cloudflyer 5 vs Cloudrunner 3

Cloudflyer 5 or Cloudrunner 3? Here’s how they compare on feel, fit, brand specs and price, from the fitting team at The Run House.

The short answer

Want comfortable, stable support for walking and easy runs? Get the Cloudflyer 5.

Want rock-solid support with all-day comfort? Get the Cloudrunner 3.

Get the Cloudflyer 5 if

You need a roomier fit
You like a less rigid forefoot
You like a higher heel-to-toe drop (10mm vs 8mm)

Get the Cloudrunner 3 if

You want more foam underfoot (6mm more at the heel)
Long runs are your thing
You have slimmer feet and like a snug fit
You like a stiffer, rocker-style forefoot that rolls you forward

On the run

Cloudflyer 5: Comfortable, supportive and heavy. Plush, all-day comfort with excellent stability, but the midsole is firm and it’s noticeably heavy.

Cloudrunner 3: On’s steady, walk-anywhere support shoe. Firm and very stable, with a premium upper and a more rockered ride than before. It lacks bounce, but it’s excellent for easy miles and all-day walking.

Specs side by side

	Cloudflyer 5	Cloudrunner 3
Price	$169.99	$160
Stack height (heel / forefoot)	31 / 21mm*	37 / 29mm*
Drop	10mm*	8mm*
Weight, men’s	11.6 oz*	10.5 oz*
Weight, women’s	Not available	Not available
Support	Stability	Stability
Plate	None	None
Widths	Standard	Standard, Wide
Built for	Walking & all-day wear, Easy days	Easy days, Walking & all-day wear, Long runs
Expected life	400–500 miles	450–550 miles

Stack, drop and weight come from each brand’s own website. Numbers marked * aren’t published by the brand and come from other published specs. Weights are for the size each brand quotes. Expected life is our estimate.

Fit

Cloudflyer 5. True to size with a breathable, durable upper. Wide available.

Cloudrunner 3. True to size with a thick, comfy tongue, but the toebox is narrow. Wide available.

Try them on

Come try on both at The Run House in Walpole, Needham or Falmouth. Gait analysis is always free.