On Cloudsurfer Trail 2 vs Cloudsoma

Cloudsurfer Trail 2 or Cloudsoma? Here’s how they compare on feel, fit, brand specs and price, from the fitting team at The Run House.

The short answer

Want road comfort with grip for gravel and easy trails? Get the Cloudsurfer Trail 2.

Want a light, flexible shoe for roads and light trails? Get the Cloudsoma.

Get the Cloudsurfer Trail 2 if

• You like a firmer, more stable feel
• You’re on your feet all day or walk a lot
• You like a higher heel-to-toe drop (8mm vs 6mm)

Get the Cloudsoma if

• You want the softer, more cushioned ride
• You want more bounce and energy back
• You’ll use it for tempo runs and workouts
• You want the lighter shoe, by about 2.1 oz

On the run

Cloudsurfer Trail 2: The road-to-light-trail On. Dependable on road, gravel and easy trails, and great for heel strikers. The midsole is firm with little bounce.

Cloudsoma: The light, flexible multi-surface On. Light, flexible and nimble, with slightly soft, responsive Helion HF foam. The 6mm drop feels lower. Very shallow lugs suit roads and light trails.

The Cloudsoma hasn’t been lab tested by RunRepeat yet, so its feel ratings are estimated from Doctors of Running’s and Believe in the Run’s reviews (no lab test yet).

Specs side by side

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

Cloudsurfer Trail 2. True to size with a high-quality upper. It doubles as a rugged sneaker.

Cloudsoma. True to size with a sock-like upper that starts snug and opens up. Low volume, especially in the forefoot.

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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