ON CLOUDBOOM STRIKE | THE HYPE IS REAL | FIRST IMPRESSIONS REVIEW

Today's video is a first impressions review of the On Cloudboom Strike, the brand's latest running shoes. The On Cloudboom Strike will release on July 11 on on.com and on i-run.fr, and later in July at other select retailers. This Prism colorway is super limited in quantities, so first of all thank you very much On for providing us with a sample, and second...if you want it be super quick on July 11 ;-)
The On Cloudboom Strike will retail for €290 / $280 / £270
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[@MrQu1ncy]

I like how the colour of the background matches the colourway of the shoe. Good touch

[@AlexFilitti]

Thank you! I will share with my team and your comment will make their day

[@Oubaitorii]

I have to be honest, On shoes really dialed down on their colorways and utilizing their tech for unique designs. These just look so nice.... Great review btw. Thanks Alex.

[@AlexFilitti]

Thanks for the nice comment!

[@keagandevilliers2832]

loooooooooool "cruising at 3:25/km". that's like my 200m interval pace!

[@AlexFilitti]

It’s my 10k pace but it isn’t easy when I’m not fit (even when I’m fit, it’s still some hard work haha)

[@keagandevilliers2832]

@@AlexFilitti haha so not "cruising" then?

[@philipwood7673]

There's similar material to the bolsters in the Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 2s that I have, and I think it's a great addition to reduce slippage. I'm really pleased to see On employing it here

[@cameronmullen8311]

Also on the same part of Adios Pro 3!

[@AlexFilitti]

Yes nice addition indeed

[@hawkseyy]

Any chance we get a review on the Cloudspikes Amplius? Ran PBs in the last version from 800 to 5k, so keen to try the latest version.

[@timalvado-brette7281]

Thanks for the review, good as always! Very happy to see new technology, congrats to On for that

[@AlexFilitti]

Thanks for the support and nice comment. We enjoy seeing new tech and brands doing things differently!

[@robin29991]

Good overview. The drop-in midsole/insole is cool but not quite sure what the advantage is tbh. Will be key how it holds up with time, like if it ever starts slipping or deforms.

[@russellbutt1553]

Modular system: A different insole with more foam in the heel could be dropped in, for example, to give a different ride. Nnormal did this already with the K-Boix.

[@AlexFilitti]

My take: down the road you may very well go to your local On store and buy just that drop in part to extend the lifespan of your shoe. To be clear, this is my personal take and nothing that I heard from the brand.

[@robin29991]

@@AlexFilitti Good idea! Don' t really see it happening though in reality. With how fast new shoes are being released, and everyone wanting the latest hype model, I don' t see people long-term commiting to just one

[@JeremyGiese]

ON is starting to implement setup and tech that is currently in basketball shoes(has been done in mid 2000s-Kobe’s and Lebrons)…I can see other brands go down this route to try to improve running experience

[@AlexFilitti]

Interesting stuff, I know nearly nothing about basketball shoes so thanks a lot for sharing!

[@Pipppetto]

Ironically, they had to keep 3 minuscule holes in the midsole (probably totally useless) to get going with the trademark "Cloudsomething" name.

[@yizzymx]

Bozo discovers branding 🤡

[@Maochan81]

They make the holes smaller and smaller...until they disappear :) On knows that the cloud pods will not work with high performance shoes. Now their only problem is the price...since it's more expensive than let's say sky/edge paris, it has to be better, which i doubt.

[@AlexFilitti]

Better than Sky, on par with Edge that’s how I position it. Technically it’s cheaper than an Alphafly which is not bad for a shoe of the same caliber. But yeah overall it’s still too expensive of course and lower prices would be better in general

[@Maochan81]

@@AlexFilitti Now i'm interested :) There's always some -15% sale through the year. I tested the Cloud eclipse in the past. The upper was super comfy, just the ride was a bit meh.

[@mrgroundhog9790]

Thanks for the review. One for the future maybe as I’ve just picked up the DNE3. I wish these companies would stagger their release dates, or at least give advance notice so I can make an informed decision 😂

[@AlexFilitti]

I get the same in other areas like tech and so on. The moment I pick a new tech thing, the new one releases haha

[@RonnyC98]

I see 4 mm drop super shoe I buy

[@TolunayOrkun]

If you were to glue the top insert it wouldn't too much different than Metaspeed Edge Paris with its high to low plate placement, yet many reviewers consider Edge Paris as a mid to heel striker shoe.

[@AlexFilitti]

I see your point but the Edge feels significantly more bevelled in the heel and rockered up front. The plate placement would be similar but the Edge would still have a different geometry.

[@gilbertolopez6870]

Great review Alex. Which models from other brands can be the equivalent?

[@runners_box]

Looks dope! BTW: I misheard "prison collection" and was like "whaaat?" :D

[@ukmattj]

Hahahaha same!

[@AlexFilitti]

You know me and my English 😂 PRISM collection it is 😉 although it’s really good and I wouldn’t mind having my feet « in prison » in such a premium jail haha

[@runners_box]

@@AlexFilitti Haha, that's true - definitely looks premium 👌

[@user-rez_run]

Excellent content. As always. Can you tell me if the size is the same as Adios Pro3 ? Can the comfort be similar? I guess ON is more responsive.

[@LukenotLuc]

The heel bolster material is similar to the Adios Pro 3, a sort of velvety material that is smooth if you rub one way and almost barbed the other

[@trinidadmartincampos8497]

Thanks for the review!! what do I do with my personalized insoles?? :(

[@aSkibidRunner]

Pl do review on cloudspike citius

[@ChickenBone-d5q]

Guys I am telling you right now. This is one of the best shows out for sure. It’s good for every distance I even use them for fast reps. If you don’t believe I have a pair. Hit me up

[@fabi8731]

From your first impression or information, has the durability increased on this model or no?

[@5at5una]

280?! gosh

[@monkeyfingerboards]

Bring out a pair of Deviate nitro elite 2s and/or Adios Pro 3s and feel the inside of the heelcounter 🙂

[@AlexFilitti]

Will do

[@tedforsstromjacobsson4160]

Both that fabric on the heel bolsters and the drop in midsole are old innovations from various brands basketball shoes.

[@AlexFilitti]

I trust you about that!

[@tedforsstromjacobsson4160]

@@AlexFilitti Ask Chris (aka Nightwing) at Weartesters here on KZbin. He’s been reviewing performance footwear for more than a decade and knows the history better than pretty much anyone.

[@kcire5006]

Awesome content!

[@AlexFilitti]

Thank you!

[@VJRiviere]

Interesting - wonder if On will be selling replacement or alternative material insoles that could be slipped into the shoe, like some trail shoe brands? And what did Helen Obiri win Boston in? Seemingly not the Cloudboom Strikes.

[@AlexFilitti]

I assume so yes. But this is just my personal opinion and not an info coming from the brand.

[@Carlosediaz543]

These give me big adios pro 1 & 2 vibes! Especially the midsole geometry and foam as well! How similar does it feel to lightstrike pro?

[@TheHutchRuns]

How does it compare to the Asics Metaspeed Sky Paris? Seems a bit steep at £270

[@AlexFilitti]

Better than Sky and at least on par with Edge Paris

[@tono1665]

Nice Review👌

[@AlexFilitti]

Thank you!!

[@leRollingBacon]

Hey there Alex, is the fitting the same as the Echo 3 or the recent Cloudmonster Hyper?

[@AlexFilitti]

Closer to Echo 3 than to the recent Monster Hyper

[@cgazlan]

On slowly removing the holes 😅

[@AlexFilitti]

On some shoes at least yes

[@therealest297]

That drop does not look like 4 mm and looks like it’s probably a little lower than the 39.5 and 35.5 mm that ON is saying. Especially considering that’s a size 11 US.

[@AlexFilitti]

What do you reckon it is both for stack and drop?

[@therealest297]

@@AlexFilitti I’m not a professional, nor am I gonna cut it in half so my opinion is moot. 😅 But 35-37 mm in the back with a 7-8 mm drop.

[@CloudDancer-001]

Are they breathable? My feet get hot, and finding a good shoe is hard. Only the Saucondy Endorphin speed 2 managed so far

[@NickJBower]

How would you compare the fit to the monster hyper? The foam in the forefoot sounds like what the hyper did as well and I really liked that

[@AlexFilitti]

This is MUCH better in terms of execution compared to the insert of the Monster Hyper, at least in my opinion. The fit is similar in terms of length but not as wide as the Monster 2 or Monster Hyper

[@NickJBower]

@@AlexFilitti Awesome Thanks Alex!

[@huzcer]

Crazy the way that $300 running shoes that may only last 300 miles in terms of cushioning is now "normal"

[@KP-ox5yo]

How is the stability in these, for example compared to Adios Pro 3 which I consider stable and helpful for pronation? I heard they are quite narrow?

[@bull2808]

Just get lace locks and replace the laces that come with the shoes.

[@AlexFilitti]

I will put other laces for sure. What are lace locks?

[@bigshotz1240]

4mm drop is tough for me. It slows me down and kills my calves

[@bobotmeister]

So this is suppose to be obiri's shoes? Nice.

[@superalpha8652]

Never like removable insole, especially if you have pronation on your foot strike. Once your feet swell 10k into the run, the insole will just slide to the side due to the pronation on the foot strike. There’s reason glue was applied on the insoles, or else shoe maker would just skip it for cost measures.

[@AlexFilitti]

We shall see how it holds up in time

[@hiepjake]

this is a drop-in MIDSOLE, in theory in a carrier the race foam will have only so much room to expand and therefore be more stable and do the job more effectively

[@user-ll9sb1qu7e]

I wear a US 8.5 in the Cloudmonster 2 and a US 9 in the Eclipse. What size should I get for the Strike?

[@RonnyC98]

the 4 mm drop and what you describe, how would you compare to Alphafly 1?

[@edrios3668]

Better than the Gara? - looking for my Chicago Marathon shoe.

[@AlexFilitti]

Close to the Gara but I feel like both are half marathon shoes and not necessarily full marathon options. It may depend on the pace you’re aiming for…

[@Nextman916]

@@AlexFilittiover half, which do you think suits a quicker pace better, the strike or the gara? Thank you!

[@Shipwreckruns]

Didn’t Nnormal preview a drop in midsole shoe recently?

[@AlexFilitti]

Yes the Kboix has that. But on the road only Nike attempted it a few years ago as far as I know

[@s3166420]

How do they compare to the Hypers?

[@eugenehabobo3143]

Do you think this is viable for the marathon?

[@kk22383]

He literally talked about it within the first minute of the video 🙄

[@AlexFilitti]

Yes although I feel like it may be my go to for half and 10k primarily

[@Peter_Scott]

The padding or “bolsters” in the heel cup uses the exact same fabric as found in the Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3. So nothing new.

[@blakearnold98]

Does anyone know what time on 7/11 they’ll be available for purchase?

[@sneakpick129]

280USD? So these will be 414 Australian Dollar

[@bertolitus]

what is the weight?

[@craigpilcher]

As far back as i can remember on has always had the worst laces of any brand. Youd think theyd have sorted it

[@AlexFilitti]

At least recently most of their laces were too long indeed

[@chadliu86]

Drop in midsole or built in midsole, I see nothing special. Drop in midsole probably moves around since it is not part of the construction.

[@hiepjake]

doesnt look like engineered mesh tbh

[@AlexFilitti]

What does it look like?

[@laszlokovacs8937]

...interesting

[@AlexFilitti]

Thanks for the comment

[@user-bx6zm5gj8g]

I thought Puma was bad enough with 'Nitro' emblazoned all over it...but this is even worse....exterior side looks great though.....not keen on the gimmicky stuff all the shoe companies seem to be churning out....a definite miss for me.

[@QB-ul5lq]

👍🏾

[@AlexFilitti]

Thanks!

[@user-pl6vj6pf9x]

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[@robinbauer1975]

Will a cloudboom echo 4 release?

[@AlexFilitti]

I have no information on that

[@kylestephens9593]

You buy "ON" brand not because ot the tech or the style, but to show that you have money. For what they are as a shoe they are hugely overprised, but if you are wearing "ON" you're probably the one of the two runners in your local running community rocking them. It's a rare sight to see ON shoes in the wild to be honest, specially their more premium models. I've seen plenty of the most expensive models of Nike, Adidas, Asics etc, but not ON...

[@snowwalker9999]

I’m starting to see more runners in them. Mostly in Cloudmonster and by younger female runners. They have to have style you know.

[@leRollingBacon]

I wear Ons because they're actually performing well for me and the style is a banger. It's way more expensive than other brands, sure, but that also means I don't buy 10 other shoes for more than what I need and hoard them like a shoe goblin.

[@andorkish]

Got on Cloudsurfer on sale for $90. Would have never tried them unless if they weren’t deeply discounted. I am glad I did. They are one of my favorite trainers.

[@Lsj1775]

To me the “super trainers” are what you are saying about money. I don’t need some superblast, skyward x, tempo next %/zoom fly, endorphin speed, or prime x garbage to do runs I can do with a daily trainer and a race/speed shoe. Those are the real marketing gimmicks

[@jimoconnor8597]

@@Lsj1775 Prime X garbage? Blasphemy!!!!!! 😂(Especially when Adidas sold them at $150) I have 3 pairs all have 500+ miles and still feel like brand new.

[@tsuunomii]

wouldve been cooler if it was named cloudstrike boom😭

[@AlexFilitti]

Cloudboom is the name of the race lineup for a while now so hard for them to rename it I guess

[@luthorlisander8006]

😴

[@woidmoasta4673]

I hate this wannabe trend brands like On and Hoka. They only getting beginner Runners with fancy Designs and good Marketing. But for true Runners they are garbage.

[@AlexFilitti]

I respectfully disagree. Both of these brands have good shoes for different types of runners. Some of their shoes are not good. But most of their offering is relevant and adresses a need.

[@austinenns9502]

All I wear is On and Hoka. And most of my D1 college friends do too. I've compared them to many shoe brands, and they're the best in my opinion.

[@markbrescia6971]

On is a horrible running shoe. All hype. With this new version they are designing their shoes more in line with other super shoes. Late to the game on

[@austinenns9502]

I love On. Many of my running friends wear them, some of which are D1 athletes.

[@paranoidandroid6001]

overstriding...LOL