On Cloudstratus | FIRST THOUGHTS | So Far, So Much Better Than Other On

[@bt1087]

I love the filming perspective. Brings me back to Bmore. Miss you boys.

[@novagaski7007]

Cool style on this video. Camera work and lighting def on point

[@lajoshang5942]

I have a pair of Cloudstratus, and agree with you. Best ON's ever made. Cushioned but responsive daily trainer. For a neutral running shoes these are quite stable. Maybe the Cloudboom Echo is same quality. The ON trali shoes are'nt.

[@Martha-fluterunner]

I like the ON Cloud as a casual shoe that you can also run in. They’re great for travel and I did a pretty fast 5k in them once while on a trip. The other models don’t seem to work for me on any level. Martha

[@bruunm1975]

Love my Cloudstratus as my every day walking shoes and for travel. Super comfy and seem to last better than all the other major brand I have been shredding to bits lately (walking 30-60 minutes every day with our dog).

[@iakona23]

These Cloudstratus V2 are much better than most of the comments on You Tube would lead you to believe. I have been putting around 20 miles a week in these shoes from July until December, and I have had no soreness or blisters of any kind in all that time. It doesn’t matter if I wear socks or not, or lace them up tightly or not. The fit is that good, the ride is that smooth, and they just feel firm and wide and stable without feeling harsh. I don’t know why I do so well with these shoes, but I do.

[@MsFxtrdr]

I have 1000+ miles in the Cloustratus v1 and I'm moving to v2 just because the cushioning has worn out. They have plenty of cush and after going through most shoe brands, they're the only ones that don't give me blisters. My feet are happy. It's all very subjective.

[@iakona23]

@@MsFxtrdr Since I wrote that original comment in December, I feel like the cushioning in my V2 cloudstratus has finally broken down. But I ran in them most days since July and I had well over 500 miles in them. I had no soreness or discomfort until just recently. In the future I will give my shoes at least 24 hours between use. I purchased a New Balance More V3 about 5 days ago and so far they seem very comfortable and pleasant to run in.

[@iakona23]

@@MsFxtrdr I saw the all-black color of the V2 Cloudstratus in the store the other day and that would be my choice if I bought another pair.

[@Matt_Kraczon]

I was just watching Kofuzi’s vlog and he had a pair of those in some of the sequences. It was interesting to watch the shoe in slo-mo as it looked very stiff in that the sole wasn’t moving as his foot strike hit the ground.

[@Believeintherun]

Pretty accurate assessment

[@sizzlechestmcmurphy4365]

He also said he enjoyed it on moderate and beyond paces...

[@eightsix73]

On are just about the only shoe I will ever wear. They are do well made. I have pairs of On’s that are 3 years old that still look new, and it’s not because I don’t wear them. They are super easy to clean. Hit them up with a water repellent out of the box. After a workout scrub them down with a rag and laundry soap and water. Once in a while I toss them in the wash. They hold up so well.

[@Xavis0]

I find On shoes are great for people that like firmer shoes. They're definitely not for everyone, just like how Hoka and Altra shoes aren't for everyone. I enjoy the Cloudflyer myself.

[@Believeintherun]

Which is fine, except the name suggests the complete opposite

[@iakona23]

@@Believeintherun These shoe names are generally not descriptive in any way. Does “Razor Excess” mean anything?

[@adam_hawkswell]

If this tracking shot doesn’t win an Oscar there really is no justice in this world. Solid review!

[@Believeintherun]

We agree, Brandon is a legend

[@reginaalear]

I just got into ON’s after wearing Brooks for a long time. I think after my Cloudflyer’s are done I’ll go back to my Glycerins.

[@danieltsuedo334]

I am digging these first impressions videos..

[@baltimore_runner3419]

Dude @2:57 sees you guys filming and changes his entire day 🤣

[@Believeintherun]

He shows up again later in the video on a different street!

[@ricardofuentes627]

I love the walk and review filming a new touch do it more often

[@Believeintherun]

Thanks!

[@sizzlechestmcmurphy4365]

I tried on the original Cloudstratus and hated it. I own two pairs of Cloud and one pair of Cloud X though. I wear them all as casual shoes that I can also go to the gym with if needed. The best thing On does is make a really nice looking shoe that is lightweight and versatile. My Cloud 50/50 (black/hay colorway) looks so nice that I'll buy another pair once these wear out (3 years as daily drivers so far.) I can't comment on running 500 miles in a pair of them though.

[@UnderDog748]

Great review but still don’t mess with on shoes lol I prefer puma and brooks personally , love the Hyperion tempos and deviate nitros ,note the deviates need runners knot to get good lockdown 😁👍

[@baezssportsoutdoors1720]

Yessir brooks Hyperion tempo are great brooks launch 5 are like next best

[@MG-qt4im]

Nice job guys

[@reselvski]

Awesome catch, Robbie. That should go on this week's ESPN highlight reel 🏈

[@Believeintherun]

I'm glad someone finally said it. I had a sprained ankle at the time too! Saquon Barkley is still on the bench and I'm out here pulling down hail marys...

[@itsConstantine]

2:57 dude in the back realizing he's going in the wrong direction...

[@Believeintherun]

Lol just noticed that

[@Believeintherun]

Whoa and he comes back down a different alley at 3:32!

[@ColinMcRaeVIT]

lol it's because he realized he wasn't going to win the Moustache of the Month contest, so gave up and turned back. Later, around 3:32, he was going to creep up and hit the #1 contender over the head, with a New Balance shoe from his very own foot, but saw he was still on camera so aborted. Watch out Believe In the Run, for a checkered shirt and 2nd-class moustache, in future videos.

[@Believeintherun]

Will keep an eye out for sure

[@jacobwitt2070]

On seems like a very gimmicky brand. I understand they're niche and cater to runners who enjoy a firmer ride, but when the Kinvara, Fresh Foam Tempo, Endorphin Shift, Zoom Streak, and EvoRide exist for substantially cheaper in the same weight class if not lighter it simply doesn't make sense for anyone to purchase an On shoe.

[@ColinMcRaeVIT]

Lol if I were an employee of On I would not be encouraged by this particular first impression. But you know what tends to stand out the most? When a company starts at a low baseline and they make great improvements, like Puma. My guess would be On doesn’t want to be just another one of the shoe makers, Doing the same old same old. But I think what they need to do is focussed first on the engineering and try to be unique as a very close by the second priority.

[@lajoshang5942]

Puma? Do you mean in the 1950's, 60's? LOL

[@ColinMcRaeVIT]

@K flub You'd have to look at current shoe reviews from here (Believe in the Run), plus other prominent shoe reviewers (not sure if I can paste links but I"ll name them: TheGingerRunner, Seth James Demoor, Kofuzi, shout out to up-and-comer reviewer Brendan Camm as well). All have made a consensus that Puma had disappeared, but this year they came roaring back and their new running shoes are some of the best on the market. Comments like "bar none the best outsole of any running shoe" and so forth. I didn't think Puma was a brand for anything beyond a pair of wool socks from Costco but now they're a top shoe maker again, and in only a year.

[@ColinMcRaeVIT]

@@lajoshang5942 see response to K flub above (or below, whatever :) ).

[@lajoshang5942]

@@ColinMcRaeVIT that's a restart, renew, comeback etc. Similar to Mizuno, Brooks, NB. ON has to be like Hoka.

[@ColinMcRaeVIT]

@@lajoshang5942 I don't know enough about HOka, but what do you mean? I have the Hoka Arahi 5 shoes, only run in them about 5 times. Really like the shoe. Widest footprint of any stability shoe I have, even compared to the Brooks Beast. I've heard every review of every one of their shoes (over the past year only), but, can't recall something that equates Hola to On. What did you mean? (edited several times for spelling and clarification, I can't type today!)

[@AndersGr84]

Oncloud Ultra is the best ON shoe :)

[@iputuoka2707]

Street background RS review looks more natural. Feel alive

[@antonioromulodelcarmen283]

I find that If Thomas or Robbie says, “I don't mind running in these…” it's like saying there's a LOT BETTER shoes out there OR simply STAY AWAY from these.🤔🤔😂🤣

[@Believeintherun]

Lol no comment

[@ivartheboneless1456]

I like and run in cloud monster.

[@ivartheboneless1456]

Still 10x better then any Nike shoes I ever run in.

[@davidcallan7844]

Looks like The North Face Vectiv trail shoes, weight is about the same.🤷‍♂️😳

[@ianbritton7534]

Oh Baltimore…

[@SpinFireOne]

Not a fan of On. Bought a few pairs. Won’t go back.

[@carlkoopmans4805]

170$ for a trainer...hard pass

[@Bryan-T]

180, what a joke.

[@mfrippin2]

Expensive, heavy, stiff, hard dogshit.

[@Slushpuppie55]

Gimmick Rubbish. I'll take a Real Shoe please.

[@El_myth]

Ive never bought into the ON brand hype. They feel gimmicky and now are super expensive.

[@denniszenanywhere]

What could be the real price of this show without the hype?

[@iakona23]

I don’t think that they are any less gimmicky than any other $130-$170 pair of running shoes mass produced in Vietnam or China. My Cloudstratus V2 were excellent in every way and I lost 50 pounds over 10 months while running in them almost every day with zero soreness, injuries, blisters. I think I got my money’s worth out of them!

[@denniszenanywhere]

@@iakona23 I’ve been running on $50 shoes I buy from outlets for 5 years now. I buy the Nike free models. No injuries. No blisters. I wonder what I am missing. Or are all these shoes just successful in branding and marketing their shoes?

[@iakona23]

@@denniszenanywhere Do whatever works for you and whatever makes you happy. I’m very happy running injury free in my Cloudstratus V2 and the price per hour of running is minuscule to me compared to the joy and the benefits which I derive from running. Not everyone is so fortunate to be able to run pain free, in fact a fairly large percentage of runners suffer some sort of injury every year. I can’t really comment on what you are doing because I don’t know your specifics or even if you are just a troll spouting nonsense, but I wish you the best with your bargain Nikes.

[@denniszenanywhere]

@@iakona23 I'm just confused. I watch videos on these shoes and then there are runners choosing to run in flat or zero-drop shoes plus then there's this very interesting study comparing flat and cushioned shoes. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWTLZWCIp5KgZqs