"These shoes are awesome, especially if you have flat/wide feet."
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On's best running shoes are lighter and more cushioned than core styles of years past, causing running giants like Brooks and Asics to adapt to these rising trends with shoes like the Ghost Max and the Gel-Kayano 30. And though On is a comparatively newer face in the game, its shoes are nothing short of impressive, and recently, one of Men's Journal's favorites that just got a rare discount.
The On Cloudsurfer running shoes are now only $120 at Zappos—a 25% discount on the normal $160 price and $5 less than the current price on On's website. Though they haven't amassed many ratings at Zappos, the handful they do have are glowing, each with five-star votes, and the runners of Reddit agree, noting that, "These shoes are awesome, especially if you have flat/wide feet." They're on sale in the Black/Cobalt color at Zappos in sizes 7 to 12.5—make sure to grab one before more sizes start to sell out.
These soft, lightweight running shoes are designed for neutral foot types and have a 10mm drop with a ton of cushioning, which is the star of the show. The thick midsole cushion features On's Cloudtech Phase technology, created with "cloud" cutouts to optimize heel-to-toe weight transfer when in stride. It's made out of On's Helion foam, which is some of the brand's softest and a main part of why so many have called this their favorite shoe. For added security, it's been given both heel and forefoot rubber panels that assist with traction.
When shoppers first step foot in the Cloudsurfer for a run, the cushion and comfort are the first things they notice. "These shoes have a lot of cushion to them—my feet like that," a shopper said. "They lift you up about an inch and there’s a lot of roll onto the toes. You can feel that when you walk/run. Very easy to get used to. This is my sixth pair of On sneakers. I usually get Cloud Swift, but these are my new favorites."
Other shoppers have compared (and even switched from) other running shoes (even some from On) after feeling the comfort of the Cloudsurfer. "The most comfortable shoe I have ever worn," one shopper admitted. "I have five pairs of Ons, four pairs of Brooks, and two pairs of Hokas. Cloudsurfers are the best out of them all!" Another shopper agreed, simply saying, "Have had two pairs of Cloudmonsters and didn't think they could be beaten but I prefer these over them now."
If you're in the market for a light but durable summer running shoe, On is one of the brands you should be looking at, and the Cloudsurfer should be the first model you consider. Now that they're 25% off, they're likely to begin selling out, so make sure to grab yours soon.
