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Cloudsurfer Next
On's lower-priced everyday trainer with CloudTec Phase cushioning and a trail-style upper. Reviewers rate its stability, build and versatility, but the ride is firm and needs some breaking in.
About the Cloudsurfer Next
Light and responsive is how its retailer listing frames the Cloudsurfer Next, a performance daily trainer for road running within On's Cloudsurfer family. Compared with the Cloudsurfer 3, which moves to the new Surreal foam, it keeps a Helion midsole refined for more bounce, and unlike the Cloudflow 5 it has no Speedboard.
CloudTec Phase geometry is designed for a smooth heel-to-toe transition, and a pronounced forefoot rocker aims to aid toe-off. Updated rubber pads in the forefoot and heel target grip and durability in wet and dry conditions, while the upper is an engineered woven fabric with 80% recycled polyester. It has a 6 mm drop and a 37 mm heel stack, and a wide fit is offered alongside the standard version. The listing emphasises comfort, tempo performance and durability, placing it among daily running shoes.
Specs and features from runningwarehouse.com and our own spec data. A factual overview, not a review.
Video reviews
Watch On Cloudsurfer Next reviewsOpens YouTubeWhat the critics say
86/100 review score
- RunRepeat 82/100
- Road Trail Run 9/10
The reviews in briefRunRepeat's Carlos Sánchez rated the On Cloudsurfer Next a sturdy, stable and well-built daily trainer, though too firm for most and short on wet grip. Road Trail Run's Sam Winebaum agreed on the firm, stable ride and praised its versatility, but found it gripped well even on very wet grass.
- Positive: Stable, well-built platform
- Positive: Versatile beyond running, from gym to walking
- Positive: Light for its size
- Mixed: Wet grip: good on wet grass for Road Trail Run, not grippy enough on wet surfaces for RunRepeat
- Negative: Firm ride that needs some breaking in
- Negative: Heel padding may wear quickly
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The numbers
- Daily trainer
- Type
- 264 g
- Weight
- 37 mm
- Heel stack
- 6 mm
- Drop
- No plate
- Plate
- Inherently stable
- Support
Weight for a men's US 9 / UK 8.5.
What it feels like
Fit
True to size
Testers found it true to size; the toe box tapers, so very wide feet may prefer the wide version.
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In short
A good fit if you want a stable, well-built and lower-priced On for everyday runs, gym sessions and walking. Look elsewhere if you prefer soft, bouncy cushioning, as reviewers found the ride firm.
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