On Cloudmonster 2: In-Depth Review | Is This Max Cushioning Trainer Too Heavy, or Can It Fly?

Swiss running shoe brand On Running has unleashed a beast onto the sneaker market, the Cloudmonster 2: a robustly cushioned, heavy, nylon-plated "super trainer."
Weighing in at more than 10 ounces and proudly sporting stretched-out versions of On’s proprietary Cloudtec circular pods, the Cloudmonster looks like it could eat its competitors from Hoka, Asics and Nike for breakfast. In fact, it's not quite like any other training shoe on the market today, mainly because it has more muscle: a nylon plate, two layers of energy-returning foam, all curved to rock you forward with each powerful stride as you run.
But is all of it enough to counterbalance the shoe’s hulkish weight? And if so, at what speeds and on which terrain does the Cloudmonster 2 best perform? I took these bouncy, thick running shoes through a thorough wear testing process of over a month of running long runs and workouts, and share my thoughts on where the Cloudmonster 2 excels, where it stands to improve, and whether or not this super comfortable but heavy running shoe is worth its considerable price tag.
0:00 - 0:30 - Intro and design overview
0:30 - 1:02 - Specs
1:02 - 1:40 - Why the Cloudmonster 2 is different
1:40 - 2:04 - How On describes the Cloudmonster 2
2:04 - 2:34 - Wear test experience
2:34 - 3:17 - Pros and Cons of the shoe
3:17 - 4:11 - How the Cloudmonster 2 is made
4:11 - 4:30 - How it differs from the last version
4:30 - 5:10 - How it looks
5:10 - 5:36 - What this shoe does best
5:36 - 6:15 - Should you buy it?
Reviewer: Alex Cyr
IG: / cyresy_10
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[@i.p2088]

Great review ❤

[@chrisland97]

You should try barefoot shoes