On · Cloudsurfer

Cloudsurfer 2

Released February 2025

The Cloudsurfer 2 is On's soft, plateless road-running daily trainer, with Helion foam in a CloudTec Phase midsole and a 9 mm drop, suited to easy and everyday runs.

Made for: Road running
Weight: 261 g
Heel height: 37 mm
Drop: 9 mm

What reviewers say

Reviewers agree it is light, breathable and comfortable, with a smooth rolling ride, premium materials and good durability that suit easy runs and all-day wear. RunRepeat found it lacks responsiveness for the price and thought cheaper rivals perform better; Running Shoes Guru noted it runs small and the midsole falls short on longer runs.

From runrepeat.com and runningshoesguru.com

Specifications

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Fit and feel

Made for: Road running
Weight: 261 g
Heel height: 37 mm
Forefoot height: 28 mm
Drop: 9 mm
Carbon plate: No
Midsole foam: Helion foam in a CloudTec Phase cushioning system; no Speedboard
Upper: Engineered mesh with 88% recycled polyester (Running Warehouse); refined tongue; embroidered eyelets and overlays
Outsole: Computer-optimised tread with thicker rubber and smaller cavities

Use

Best for: Everyday runs; On calls it a daily trainer
Measured figures: Running 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 stack

Design

Widths: Regular and wide

Pros and cons

Pros

CloudTec Phase midsole designed for a smooth heel-to-toe roll
Lighter than the Cloudmonster 3 (261 g against 295 g by On's figures)
Wide fitting available

Cons

No Speedboard, so less snap for faster running
Replaced by the Cloudsurfer 3 from October 2026

Closest rivals

Model	Made for	Weight	Heel height	Drop	Released
SauconyEndorphin Speed 5	Road running	237 g	36 mm	8 mm	Jul 2025
New Balance1080 v15	Road running	258 g	38 mm	6 mm	Jan 2026
SauconyRide 19	Road running	255 g	36 mm	8 mm	Jan 2026

Sources

Photo: images.ctfassets.net

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