Fashion & Footwear › Running Shoes
Cloudrunner 2
Model timeline
Running shoes with supportive cushioning
More about it ↓Budget · bottom third of running shoes
Quick take
In short: what each side says
AI panel · Buyers · Brand claims — each opened up in full further down ↓
Best on Gemini (avg #19.7), weakest on Perplexity (#20.3)
Owners love the comfort, responsive performance, and premium build quality that outperforms competitors, but occasional order fulfillment errors and color mix-ups frustrate some buyers.
The Cloudrunner 2 marketing is largely honest about comfort, durability, and performance—all strongly supported by buyer scores and testimonials. However, the waterproofing claim is unverified in reviews, and sizing guidance is absent from available data. Fulfillment issues (3.5/5 accuracy) suggest operational gaps that don't undercut the product itself but do affect the buyer experience.
Every side lands high — Holds up.
Quick read · who it’s for
Main competitors
Top rivals in Running Shoes.
About
What it is.
Cloudrunner 2 sits within On's road-running lineup, built around the brand's CloudTec sole architecture that defines much of its footwear identity. As a running shoe, it's positioned for everyday training miles rather than racing, pairing a cushioned platform with a structured upper for stability-oriented support.
It suits runners seeking a dependable shoe from an established performance brand without needing to chase newer or more experimental models. The design also appeals to those who value aesthetic consistency alongside function, as On's shoes tend to carry a distinct silhouette recognizable beyond the running community. Within On's catalog, Cloudrunner 2 represents the supportive-cushioning end of the range, distinct from the brand's lighter, faster-focused models.
The verdict
The On Cloudrunner 2 ranks 12th for running shoes suited to flat feet, a position backed by strong buyer agreement: 4.7 out of 5 stars across 528 reviews praise its comfort and responsive performance, though fulfillment inconsistencies occasionally undermine the experience.
Act one
What the machines think.
Several AI models read the category and place this product — model by model, list by list, over time.
Model by model?
How each AI sees it.
Best on Gemini (avg #19.7), weakest on Perplexity (#20.3) Averaging across the AI panel, Cloudrunner 2 sits around #20.0 this snapshot.
Gemini
#19.7
3 appearances · best #13
Perplexity
#20.3
3 appearances · best #8
Grok
—
Didn’t rank Cloudrunner 2 this snapshot.
GPT
—
Didn’t rank Cloudrunner 2 this snapshot.
AI Mode
—
Didn’t rank Cloudrunner 2 this snapshot.
Claude
Didn’t rank Cloudrunner 2 this snapshot.
Footprint?
Every intent it shows up in.
sorted by current rank · weakest: Best Running Shoes for Wide Feet (#25 of 30)
Act two · ★ new
What the people say.
The same product, judged by the owners who bought and filmed it — what they praise, what they knock, who it's for.
What buyers say?
What Google knows about it.
Beyond the video critics, Google pools 528 buyer ratings of the Cloudrunner 2 from across retailers — a far wider, if blunter, jury. Here’s the shape of that opinion.
528 ratings · 7 written
across 4 retailers
What owners single out
In their words
“The Cloudrunner 2 is an excellent running shoe. Very responsive and the rebound really assists with anti-fatigue; great for long runs. Aside from being a great running shoe the cloudrunner 2 is resilient and versatile enough that it works for cross-training up to medium weights. HIIT Deadlifts 200lbs n DBs, curling 50lbs DBs. No instability in the heel. I was very satisfied with the functionality.”
MIKE · verified purchase · runningroom.com
“The shoes themselves were great, however the wrong color was sent to me. Ordered the black and white but received the pearl/desert. I needed two pairs of shoes for a trip, received them from UPS as we were driving out of the driveway and realized once getting to our destination they were wrong. Due to the circumstances of the trip i didn't have an option but to wear the wrong color sent.”
Justin A. · verified purchase · commonwealthrunning.com
as of June 25 · 528 buyer ratings?
Claim check?
Promise vs. proof.
We lifted On’s headline product-page claims and checked each against what owners and expert reviewers actually report.
The Cloudrunner 2 marketing is largely honest about comfort, durability, and performance—all strongly supported by buyer scores and testimonials. However, the waterproofing claim is unverified in reviews, and sizing guidance is absent from available data. Fulfillment issues (3.5/5 accuracy) suggest operational gaps that don't undercut the product itself but do affect the buyer experience.
“The legend, leveled up and waterproofed”
Waterproofing unverified in reviews
The shoe delivers on legend status with excellent performance and build quality, but the waterproofing claim is unverified in buyer feedback.
“The Cloudrunner 2 is an excellent running shoe. Very responsive and the rebound really assists with anti-fatigue; great for long runs.”
OwnerMIKE
Durability & Comfort“Built for durability, versatility and consistent comfort”Holds up
Buyer reviews consistently praise durability, versatility, and comfort, with build quality scoring 4.7/5 and comfort scoring 4.8/5.
Support & Cushioning“With more support, comfort and cushioning – for every run, in every condition”Holds up
Owners report strong support, comfort, and cushioning across all conditions, with comfort & fit at 4.8/5 and responsiveness at 4.8/5.
Daily Trainer“The go-to choice for the majority of your miles”Holds up
High responsiveness (4.8/5), comfort (4.8/5), and versatility scores support the shoe's suitability as a daily trainer for most running miles.
Find your situation?
Made for some — wrong for others.
You need a proven, low-risk running shoe from a trusted maker.
528 ratings show broad consensus, On is a mature brand, and high marks across durability and performance signal a settled, dependable product.
You want a well-reviewed running shoe without overpaying for brand prestige.
Mid-range street price with 4.7/5 trust rating and strong owner feedback across comfort, quality, and performance—solid value without premium markup.
You love running shoes that feel and look exceptional, not just functional.
Strong design and aesthetics rating plus high responsiveness feedback suggest a shoe that delights beyond specs—praised for sensory experience.
You want a running shoe that works straight out of the box with no fuss.
High comfort and fit marks, established brand reputation, and no special setup required—a straightforward, safe-default choice.
You're hunting for a top-tier running shoe with no meaningful compromises.
High ratings and strong marks across comfort, durability, responsiveness, and design; mid-tier fulfillment accuracy is the only soft spot.
You value a respected brand's flagship shoe with distinctive design appeal.
On is an established, design-forward brand; Cloudrunner 2 carries prestige positioning, though not quite flagship-tier pricing or exclusivity.
Grounded in our buyer-review, reviewer-video, price and successor signals — a poor fit names a closer pick · as of Jul 17.
Frequent rivals?
What it competes against.
- Ghost 17BrooksBrooks leads 3–1 · 4 shared~$101Read
- Gel-Nimbus 27ASICSASICS leads 3–1 · 4 sharedRead
- Clifton 10HokaHoka leads 3–1 · 4 shared$124–$155Read
- Fresh Foam X More v6New BalanceNew Balance leads 3–1 · 4 sharedRead
- Bondi 9HokaHoka leads 3–1 · 4 shared~$174.99Read
- Ride 18SauconySaucony leads 3–1 · 4 sharedRead
- Vomero 18NikeNike leads 3–1 · 4 sharedRead
The recap
Where it stands today.
- PositionBest rank #8 across 4 intents tracked (climbed 5 this week).
- FootprintStrongest in Best Running Shoes for Flat Feet (#8). Weakest in Best Running Shoes for Wide Feet (#25).
- TraitsMost often described as “stable” (3 mentions).
- Closest rivalGhost 17 (1–3 across 4 shared intents).
- MakerBy On — see how it ranks across other intents on its brand profile.
browse Cloudrunner 2 in these categories