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This is one of the reasons that in its early days, the On Cloud was marketed as a triathlon shoe. On uses a speed lace system for the On Cloud which means you can slip them on and off really quickly if you need to, thanks to the elasticity in the laces. The sock should also reduce any chaffing as there are fewer seams inside. This keeps the forefoot snug and stops the tongue from slipping out of place. There’s also an inner sock that attaches the tongue to the forefoot area, similar to the On Cloudflow, On Cloud X and On Cloudace running shoes. The On Cloud 5 upper, sees a few modifications to it including redistributed reflective detailing, a different material above the forefoot, and also a different design in the way it is constructed.Īll these subtle changes, for me, make minor improvements to an already great shoe – but improvements nonetheless. There are areas in the upper that have been protected with strips of ‘no-sew foil’ which will firmly hold fabrics together without the possibility of fraying edges. The Cloud sneakers are made from 44% recycled material overall, which is an awesome move by On Running – we appreciate every move to help improve sustainability in the manufacturing process. The coated toe cap will stop any front-on water splashes from entering the shoe and also prevent any cold wind from hitting your toes. The engineered mesh material used for the On Cloud upper is very breathable, has a little bit of stretch, and offers some protection with a plastic-coated toe cap.
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On Cloud shoes upper engineered mesh | now more sustainable With all my years of testing On Running gear, I’m able to notice these subtle tweaks, and I’m going to share them with you as I talk about each section/feature on the On Cloud running shoes. To the untrained eye, you may think very little has been updated since the last version of the Cloud. This year sees the On Cloud reach its 5th generation of innovation and re-engineering – touted the ‘On Cloud 5’. I have been wearing the On Cloud shoes as my ‘go-to’ lifestyle shoe since the very first release.Įvery year sees a new version with design tweaks and fresh new color options, and every year I’m drawn into buying a new pair for reasons explained below. I really like the little details from the reflective decals right down to said tiny Swiss flag towards the rear of the right shoe. They’re also famous for being proud of it too – a reason they include the Swiss flag on every ‘right’ shoe (see pic above). The On Clouds, in my opinion, are beautiful shoes that show off some of that design flair that the Swiss are so famous for.