Side by side comparison: ASICS Sonicblast vs On Cloudflow 5

ASICS Sonicblast
ASICSSonicblast

Speed Trainer

Product Judgment

7.8

Solid

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$120$178$163$133$119

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Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 6Energy Return: 8Stability: 7Durability: 8Fun to Ride: 6

Run Fitness

Daily: 7Long: 8Tempo: 9Race: 7Recovery: 5

Pros & Cons

Excellent traction
High energy return
Breathable upper
Narrow, restrictive fit
Firm, stiff ride
Low toebox durability

Specs

Best for3:45-5:15 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack45.4 mm heel / 36.4 mm forefoot
Weight255 g
Terrainroad
Widthnarrow
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateComposite

Judgment Summary

Firm, plated super trainer with high energy return and secure, narrow fit.

On Cloudflow 5
OnCloudflow 5

Speed Trainer

Product Judgment

7.3

Solid

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$180$139$128$104$93

Unjustified

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 6Energy Return: 5Stability: 8Durability: 8Fun to Ride: 6

Run Fitness

Daily: 5Long: 4Tempo: 8Race: 6Recovery: 3

Pros & Cons

Stable at speed
Durable upper
Secure fit
Low energy return
Heavy for tempo shoe
Limited breathability

Specs

Best for3:45-5:15 min/km
Drop6 mm
Stack32.8 mm heel / 28.7 mm forefoot
Weight271 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateComposite

Judgment Summary

Firm, stable tempo trainer with aggressive rocker; limited energy return and heavy for its class.

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