On Cloudrunner 3 vs Cloudrunner 2
Cloudrunner 3 or Cloudrunner 2? Here’s how they compare on feel, fit, brand specs and price, from the fitting team at The Run House.
The short answer
The Cloudrunner 3 replaced the Cloudrunner 2.
A lower drop, a much more rockered ride and more outsole rubber, but heavier.
What changed
- Foam: Same Helion foam.
- Shape: Lower drop and a much more aggressive rocker.
- Outsole: Fully redesigned, with more rubber coverage.
- On the run: Softer. Bounce, forefoot and fit about the same.
- Measured: 0.8 oz heavier and 3.2mm more foam under the heel. Drop about the same.
Still like the Cloudrunner 2? It’s $35 less than the Cloudrunner 3 while supplies last, with 4 colors in stock.
On the run
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.
Cloudrunner 2: On’s lighter, flexible support shoe. Mild, reliable stability with a firm Helion midsole that’s a little softer and bouncier than the original Cloudrunner. Great for all-day wear and long runs.
Specs side by side
| Cloudrunner 3 | Cloudrunner 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $160 | $125 (was $150) |
| Stack height (heel / forefoot) | 37 / 29mm* | 39 / 29mm* |
| Drop | 8mm* | 10mm* |
| Weight, men’s | 10.5 oz* | 9.7 oz* |
| Weight, women’s | Not available | On no longer lists it |
| Support | Stability | Stability |
| Plate | None | None |
| Widths | Standard, Wide | Standard, Wide |
| Built for | Easy days, Walking & all-day wear, Long runs | Easy days, Long runs, Walking & all-day wear |
| Expected life | 450–550 miles | 300–400 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
Cloudrunner 3. True to size with a thick, comfy tongue, but the toebox is narrow. Wide available.
Cloudrunner 2. True to size with premium build quality. Wide available.
Try them on
Come try on both at The Run House in Walpole, Needham or Falmouth. Gait analysis is always free.
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