Despite the fact that all of On’s running shoes have cloud in the name, it has never been a brand that makes particularly soft sneakers.

That remains the case with the On Cloudsurfer Max, which is firmer than your average max-cushioned shoe. That’s not a bad thing per se, but a little unexpected given the marketing around the Cloudsurfer Max, which suggests it will be the last word in comfort.

Once you reconfigure what you expect from the Cloudsurfer Max, however, it’s a good daily trainer with a smooth, rockered ride, and I enjoyed running in it during marathon training.

It doesn’t match the performance of the best running shoes for me, though, and the high price will only be worth paying if you love the look of the Cloudsurfer Max for casual use as well.

On Cloudsurfer Max review: Pr

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