Did this coupon
work for you?
work for you?
Frontpage
On Cloudmonster Men's Road-Running Shoes (Acai/Aloe)
$118.95
$170.00
+ Free Shipping
REI has On Cloudmonster Men's Road-Running Shoes (Acai/Aloe) for $118.93. Shipping is free.
Thanks to Deal Hunter minntwins for finding this deal.
Features:
Thanks to Deal Hunter minntwins for finding this deal.
Features:
- Max CloudTec cushioning features the largest On Cloud elements yet for a playful ride with supersoft landings and maximum rebound
- Radical forefoot rocker will make you want to keep rolling along, even on your longer runs
- Soft-touch comfort fabric uppers and soft sockliners turn recycled materials into next-gen comfort so you're ready to run wild
- Signature Speedboard is made from polypropylene and engineered for truly explosive takeoffs
- Light, durable, temperature-resistant and big on energy return, Helion superfoam brings no-nonsense cushioning to these shoes' playful sensation
- The step-in comfort of these shoes offers instant fun
- Outsoles feature a grip rubber compound for traction on asphalt
- Over 80% of the polyester content, and over 30% of the entire shoes, is made from recycled materials
Original Post
Written by
Edited March 1, 2023
at 05:34 PM
Created 03-01-2023
at 07:16 AM
by minntwins | Staff
in
Men's Shoes
(5)
If you purchase something through a post on our site, Slickdeals may get a small share of the sale.
| Product Name: | On Cloudmonster Road-Running Shoes - Men's |
| Product Description: | Max CloudTec® cushioning features the largest On Cloud elements yet for a playful ride with supersoft landings and maximum rebound Radical forefoot rocker will make you want to keep rolling along, even on your longer runs Soft-touch comfort fabric uppers and soft sockliners turn recycled materials into next-gen comfort so you're ready to run wild Signature Speedboard® is made from polypropylene and engineered for truly explosive takeoffs Light, durable, temperature-resistant and big on energy return, Helion™ superfoam brings no-nonsense cushioning to these shoes' playful sensation The step-in comfort of these shoes offers instant fun Outsoles feature a grip rubber compound for traction on asphalt Over 80% of the polyester content, and over 30% of the entire shoes, is made from recycled materials |
| Product SKU: | 203912 |
Recommended Deal Alerts For You
What are Deal Alerts?
Want more deals like this?
Create a deal alert for Men's Shoes.
Add Deal Alert for Men's Shoes
53 Comments
Your comment cannot be blank.
Featured Comments
The point of the Cloudtec isn't cushioning anyway. It's (allegedly) energy return. I say allegedly because I've never been able to measure a difference using my watch. The only shoes I've seen a measurable difference in my performance are the Nike Alphafly and Vaporfly which gave me exactly the 2% improvement in efficiency advertised (at an astronomical price). But I'm getting off on a tangent. You asked about comfort.
I haven't tried this exact model, but in my experience On shoes are a pretty universally firm ride (both because of the speedboard that On insists on using in every single one of their products and because Helion foam still doesn't quite match the best foams out there such as Zoomx or DNA loft 3). But this can be a good thing for speedwork/tempo days. Even here, though, I've noticed that the Cloudtec really forces you to run a certain way. It favors heel strikers who roll forward and really use the entire foot with each stroke. FWIW, my favorite On shoe is the Cloudflow. It's their second lightest (I think) non-carbon shoe after their Cloudsurfer/Cloudracer. And mine has a killer blue gradient finish. Not ugly at all.
Maybe give these a try. You can also return them or sell them if you don't like 'em. They seem to hold their value pretty well on ebay and other secondary markets.
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
As someone who walks 6-8 miles 3-4 times a week these are amazing shoes. Expect 300-400 miles on a pair. If I hadn't just bought 2 new pairs I'd jump on this deal.
I've stepped in cow crap with Ons and it was not fun to clean haha
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
Are the shoes ugly? Yes. Should anyone care? No. Shoes should be about function, comfort, and quality. In that order.
Are the shoes ugly? Yes. Should anyone care? No. Shoes should be about function, comfort, and quality. In that order.
1. The Cloudtec is pure gimmick. No measurable science behind it whatsoever.
2. They tend to be overpriced for what they are (at MSRP).
3. They tend to be worn by people who value form over function. i.e soccer moms.
I think On is very capable of making a decent shoe, but they suffer from institutional thinking. They are 100% committed to this Cloudtec technology and refuse to change it -- even in situations where it doesn't make sense to use it -- like on a max cushion shoe. If that's what you're looking for, there are better options out there. There's a reason why the Cloudmonster is rarely mentioned in the same sentence as the Nike Invincible, Hoka Bondi 8, Brooks Glycerine 20, Saucony Triumph 19, NB FF More 4, and Asics Nimbus 25. I think of On as good for making fast and light shoes, and for that I'd steer people towards the Cloudsurfer/Cloudracer, Cloudswift and Cloudflow lines as a better introduction to what these shoes can do for you.
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
1. The Cloudtec is pure gimmick. No measurable science behind it whatsoever.
2. They tend to be overpriced for what they are (at MSRP).
3. They tend to be worn by people who value form over function. i.e soccer moms.
I think On is very capable of making a decent shoe, but they suffer from institutional thinking. They are 100% committed to this Cloudtec technology and refuse to change it -- even in situations where it doesn't make sense to use it -- like on a max cushion shoe. If that's what you're looking for, there are better options out there. There's a reason why the Cloudmonster is rarely mentioned in the same sentence as the Nike Invincible, Hoka Bondi 8, Brooks Glycerine 20, Saucony Triumph 19, NB FF More 4, and Asics Nimbus 25. I think of On as good for making fast and light shoes, and for that I'd steer people towards the Cloudsurfer/Cloudracer, Cloudswift and Cloudflow lines as a better introduction to what these shoes can do for you.
I'm normally not a need-to-break-in-first kind of person, for the price I pay (or MSRP) I expect the shoe to feel very good immediately. This shoe I gave an exception to - the first run, 12 miles, best description was more firm and responsive. Run #2 I was still skeptical but it felt less firm. Run #3, 15 miles and I loved them.
They are excellent at going up hill, the plate in them seems most effective up hill.
I just recently took delivery of a pair of Fresh Foam More v3 and the NB definitely are softer and more cushioned right off the bat but maybe not as responsive. The NB are my daily trainers for now but I could see them becoming my long run shoe too eventually. I think the Ons are a far more attractive shoe.