On Cloudsurfer 2 vs Saucony Endorphin Speed 5

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Cloudsurfer 2 compared with Endorphin Speed 5
OnCloudsurfer 2SauconyEndorphin Speed 5
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2025July 2025
Fit and feel
Made forRoad runningRoad running
Weight261 g237 g (better)
Heel height37 mm36 mm
Forefoot height28 mm28 mm
Drop9 mm8 mm
Carbon plateNoNo
Midsole foamHelion foam in a CloudTec Phase cushioning system; no SpeedboardPWRRUN PB; SPEEDROLL technology; full-length groove
Plate–Full-length, semi-rigid nylon plate
UpperEngineered mesh with 88% recycled polyester (Running Warehouse); refined tongue; embroidered eyelets and overlaysLightweight engineered mesh
OutsoleComputer-optimised tread with thicker rubber and smaller cavitiesReconfigured outsole with expanded heel coverage
Use
Best forEveryday runs; On calls it a daily trainerSpeed days and race days (Saucony)
Measured figuresRunning Warehouse, men's US 9: 255 g, 37 mm heel, 28 mm forefoot. RunRepeat lab: 254 g, 37.5 mm heel, 27.1 mm forefoot, 10.4 mm drop. On doesn't publish the stackRunRepeat lab: 241 g, 37.4 mm heel, 26.8 mm forefoot, 10.6 mm drop
Design
WidthsRegular and wide–

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