OnCloudsurfer 2
Powered by CloudTec Phase™ cushioning and Helion™ foam, the Cloudsurfer 2 delivers flowy, balanced comfort for everyday training and all-day wear. Lightweight, breathable, and delightfully smooth, it turns familiar miles into effortless movement.
Details
Designed to make every mile feel effortless, the On Cloudsurfer 2 blends balanced cushioning with silky-smooth transitions for daily runs, easy efforts, and comfortable all-day movement. Version 2 continues the plate-free philosophy, once again relying on CloudTec Phase™ with Helion™ foam to produce an exceptionally fluid ride—no harsh stiffness, just natural roll, soft landings, and a clean rebound that keeps legs feeling fresh. The experience is simple by design: versatile enough for training variety, forgiving enough for recovery days, and pleasant enough for everyday wear.
The updated 88% recycled engineered mesh upper enhances breathability and next-to-skin comfort, staying secure without creating pressure points. Underfoot, a computer-optimized outsole pattern adds thicker rubber only where it matters, increasing durability and grip while keeping weight minimal. Easy, calm, and modern in every detail, the Cloudsurfer 2 transforms routine mileage into a smooth, feel-good rhythm you’ll look forward to repeating.
MIDSOLE
- CloudTec Phase provides a uniquely structured design, computer-optimized with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to deliver a graceful and gentle heel-toe transition.
- Helion foam provides a lightweight and bouncy ride that is well-cushioned.
OUTSOLE
- Full-length rubber compound has also been computer-optimized by Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to increase grip and durability in a lightweight construction.
UPPER
- Updated engineered mesh is made with 88% recycled polyester and boosts breathability for a soft and inviting fit.
Researched and compiled by Mark Shannon
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Specifications
Cadence Database Analysis
How the On Cloudsurfer 2 compares with 67 current Trainers / Daily shoes tracked by Cadence.
Comparisons use listed specifications tracked by Cadence. Manufacturer reference sizes and measurement methods can vary. Learn about our data methodology.
Where It Fits
- Cushioning
- Medium
- Listed weight
- Notably light for category
- Stack
- Slightly low for category
- Price
- Typical price for category
- Drop
- Slightly high for category
- Plate
- None
- Group
- Trainers / Daily
Compared With Trainers / Daily
| Metric | Cloudsurfer 2 | Group median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed weight | 9oz | 9.6oz | Lighter (22nd percentile) |
| Heel stack | 37mm | 38mm | Lower (28th percentile) |
| Forefoot stack | 28mm | 31mm | Lower (19th percentile) |
| Drop | 9mm | 8mm | Higher (75th percentile) |
| Price | $160 | $160 | Typical range (54th percentile) |
What Stands Out
- Its 28mm forefoot stack is 3.0mm below the current Trainers / Daily median of 31mm (n=67).
- At 9 oz, its listed weight is 0.6 oz below the median of the 67 current Trainers / Daily shoes in the Cadence database (9.6 oz).
- Its 9mm midsole drop is 1.0mm above the current Trainers / Daily median of 8mm (n=67).
