Best On Shoe Rotation So Far in 2025
These are the best On shoes to create a well-rounded shoe rotation. With the Cloudmonster Hyper as a daily trainer, the Cloudboom Zone for speed sessions, the Cloudboom Strike for long runs and marathon training, and the Cloudboom Echo 3 for shorter and faster race efforts, we think you will be well-prepared to hit all of your mileage and race day goals.
On running has quite the reputation. Some think the Cloudtec is gimmicky (sometimes right). Others think the shoes are overpriced (always right). And still more think the brand is called “QC” (always wrong). Yet despite their suburban fame and triggering brand perception, they have a lineup of solid shoes—if you know where to look. These are the four biggest bangers in the On roster.
Cloudmonster Hyper: Daily Mileage
While most of On’s running shoes are indeed status symbols for upper middle class HOA members, the Cloudbmonster Hyper is in a class of its own. Here, the Cloudtec units create a floaty, cushioned ride, and the forefoot PEBA is peppier than Sharon after her ceremonial-grade matcha latte at 3 pm. This is a great choice for anyone looking to stack mileage in comfort without a lot of bulk underfoot.
Cloudboom Zone: Speed Training
No one knows about this shoe because On never really pushed it. Strange. And disappointing, because this is one of the most special speed shoes in recent memory—thick stack of race foam, streamlined construction and big bounce. If you’re looking for a moderate stack training shoe that can go fast and has a non-plated forefoot, there’s no better option on the market.
On Cloudboom Zone
Cloudboom Strike: Long Runs / Marathon Training
The Cloudboom Strike is one of the rare shoes that manages to be both soft and fast. The thick top layer of soft PEBA race foam creates a divinely comfortable platform for landing, and the carbon plate and rocker are a springboard for digging in and driving forward. This is one of the most comfortable marathon shoes on the market right now. Get this if you want a race shoe that will pamper you.
On Cloudboom Strike
Cloudboom Echo 3: Fast Races
The Strike is the latest and greatest, but the Echo still has something to say. Released a few years ago, the Cloudboom Echo 3 can still compete with the best race shoes on the market. The PEBA is perfectly tuned for speed and support—and it’s refreshingly firm compared to the newer releases like the Endorphin Elite 2 and its stablemate above. Get this if you want a reliable race shoe that’s built to handle top-end speeds.
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