Examined: On Cloudsurfer Subsequent – Mountain Life

The latest shoe to perform On’s CloudTec Part—a midsole foam know-how that collapses in sequence, promoting smoother transitions—the Cloudsurfer Subsequent (for women and men) is firmer and barely additional responsive than the distinctive Cloudsurfer.

The Cloudsurfer Subsequent is suited to every each day kilometres and shorter monitor blasts.

In distinction to the Cloudstratus and Cloudmonster, the Cloudsurfer Subsequent doesn’t perform a Speedboard (a midsole plate that bends and flexes collectively together with your run, to push you forward). This means a additional forgiving underfoot journey (nonetheless with relatively much less propulsion).

On the equivalent time, the forefoot rocker design aids some propulsion, making this a extremely balanced freeway shoe for tempo, responsiveness and cushion.

With its race shoe heritage, the Cloudsurfer Subsequent boasts an ultralight woven (largely seamless) increased for wonderful air circulate, whereas the tongue and heel collar are well-padded for comfort.

With a great (nonetheless not outsized) stack peak, you proceed to actually really feel rigorously linked to the freeway flooring, making it less complicated to fluctuate your tempo and take corners with agility and confidence.

Our tester Susan commented: “I uncover the Cloudsurfer Subsequent cushioning stage to be ideally suited to my medium-paced teaching runs on pavement, concrete or crushed stone. It feels very flowy at this tempo. For sooner runs, the midsole offers first fee propulsion, though doesn’t spring once more like a plated shoe (e.g., the Cloudmonster). Nonetheless I love the rubber pads on the outsole to help me grip if I fluctuate my tempo barely. Lately I’ve been working 4 km intervals or shorter and I uncover the Cloudsurfer subsequent glorious for these distances.”

As a result of the forefoot isn’t exceptionally massive or slim (nonetheless strikes a great middle flooring), the Cloudsurfer Subsequent will accommodate a diffusion of foot shapes. The midfoot and ankle moreover present a safe lockdown beneath pressure. This shoe is agile, lightweight and exceptionally versatile—a reliable go-to for each day pavement teaching.

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