Puma ForeverRun Nitro 2 vs On Cloudrunner 3
ForeverRun Nitro 2 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 stable support with great grip? Get the ForeverRun Nitro 2.
Want rock-solid support with all-day comfort? Get the Cloudrunner 3.
Get the ForeverRun Nitro 2 if
- You like a flexible, natural-feeling forefoot
- You like a higher heel-to-toe drop (10mm vs 8mm)
Get the Cloudrunner 3 if
- You like a stiffer, rocker-style forefoot that rolls you forward
- You prefer a lower drop (8mm vs 10mm)
- You need a wide width
On the run
ForeverRun Nitro 2: Puma’s grippy stability trainer. Excellent stability, flexible build and amazing PumaGrip traction. The rocker mostly benefits heel strikers, and the support system can feel a bit intrusive.
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
| ForeverRun Nitro 2 | Cloudrunner 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $150 | $160 |
| Stack height (heel / forefoot) | 38 / 28mm* | 37 / 29mm* |
| Drop | 10mm* | 8mm* |
| Weight, men’s | 10.3 oz* | 10.5 oz* |
| Weight, women’s | Not available | Not available |
| Support | Stability | Stability |
| Plate | None | None |
| Widths | Standard | Standard, Wide |
| Built for | Easy days, Long runs, Walking & all-day wear | Easy days, Walking & all-day wear, Long runs |
| Expected life | 350–450 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
ForeverRun Nitro 2. True to size with a breathable, comfortable knit upper, a bit narrower than the first version. 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.
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