"The On Cloudlfow 5 is a versatile daily trainer that is heavily focused on fast training runs, intervals, and speed workouts. They are part of On's lineup of performance-oriented footwear;they are not just an "everyday" sneaker. It is packed with numerous great technologies from On. Some of the new features include a top layer of Helion HF supercritical foam, a nylon-blended Speedboard, a rockered midsole geometry, and an upper made from engineered mesh."
"My initial reaction to the Cloudflow 5 was honestly a bit "blah." I'm a big fan of On, and many of their shoes are favorites of mine, but when I pulled these out of the box, I could tell they weren't going to be as cushioned or plush as the models I typically prefer. Putting them on confirmed that-they felt very firm and extremely narrow. If you have a wider foot, these would likely be a no-go."
"My first run, an interval workout on the treadmill, was not great. They felt overly firm and just... off. But after looking into the shoe's design and intended purpose, I realized they were built for performance, not comfort. I decided to give them more time. By the fifth run, they finally started to make sense. When used for the purpose they were built for-speed-they came alive."
The Cloudflow 5 targets fast training runs, intervals, and speedwork with performance-oriented construction. The shoe combines a Helion HF supercritical foam top layer, a nylon-blended Speedboard, rockered midsole geometry, and engineered mesh upper. Stack heights measure 37mm at the heel and 31mm forefoot, producing a slightly taller feel. Weights are about 9.7 oz for men and 8.14 oz for women. The fit runs firm and narrow, favoring performance over plush comfort. Initial runs can feel stiff, but the shoe livens up during repeated tempo and interval sessions and rewards speed-focused use.
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