On LightSpray Cloudboom Strike 2 vs Cloudboom Echo 3
LightSpray Cloudboom Strike 2 or Cloudboom Echo 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 an ultralight marathon racer with a one-piece upper? Get the LightSpray Cloudboom Strike 2.
Want a snappy carbon racer with a narrow fit? Get the Cloudboom Echo 3.
Get the LightSpray Cloudboom Strike 2 if
- You want the softer, more cushioned ride
- You want more foam underfoot (3mm more at the heel)
- Long runs are your thing
- You want the lighter shoe, by about 1.9 oz
Get the Cloudboom Echo 3 if
- You like a firmer, more stable feel
- You like a higher heel-to-toe drop (9mm vs 5mm)
- You’d rather spend $80 less
On the run
LightSpray Cloudboom Strike 2: The sprayed-on marathon racer. Ultralight and lively, with responsive PEBA foam, a soft midsole and excellent shock absorption. Built for the marathon, but quick enough for 5K and 10K.
Cloudboom Echo 3: On’s first true super shoe. Built for speed: a snappy carbon plate, bouncy PEBA foam and a strongly rockered shape. Cushioned enough for the marathon and quick at 5K and 10K.
Specs side by side
| LightSpray Cloudboom Strike 2 | Cloudboom Echo 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $310 | $230 (was $290) |
| Stack height (heel / forefoot) | 40 / 35mm* | 37 / 28mm* |
| Drop | 5mm* | 9mm* |
| Weight, men’s | 5.6 oz* | 7.5 oz* |
| Weight, women’s | Not available | Not available |
| Support | Neutral | Neutral |
| Plate | Carbon plate | Carbon plate |
| Widths | Standard | Standard |
| Built for | Race day, Tempo & workouts, Long runs | Race day, Tempo & workouts |
| Expected life | 200–300 miles | 200–300 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
LightSpray Cloudboom Strike 2. True to size, with a seamless sprayed-on bootie upper that can’t be fine-tuned with laces, so try it on first. Lots of toe height.
Cloudboom Echo 3. True to size but narrow, which makes it great for narrow feet.
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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