Side by side comparison: Brooks Ghost 17 vs On Cloudsurfer 2

Brooks Ghost 17
BrooksGhost 17

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

8.0

Strong

released 2024

Price Judgment

~$110$145$133$109$97

Reasonable

Widely Available

Performance

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

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 8Tempo: 6Race: 4Recovery: 8

Pros & Cons

Soft, reliable cushioning
Mild inherent stability
Secure, comfortable upper
Heavier than competitors
Restrictive fit for some
Outdated foam feel

Specs

Best for5:00–6:45 min/km
Drop10 mm
Stack36 mm heel / 26 mm forefoot
Weight289 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

A strong daily trainer with soft cushioning, mild stability, and a secure but snug fit.

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On Cloudsurfer 2
OnCloudsurfer 2

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

7.5

Solid

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$160$122$112$91$81

Unjustified

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 5Stability: 8Durability: 9Fun to Ride: 5

Run Fitness

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

Pros & Cons

Premium upper comfort
Excellent durability
Stable ride
Firm, muted ride
Limited energy return
Moderate breathability

Specs

Best for5:00-6:45 min/km
Drop10 mm
Stack37.5 mm heel / 27.1 mm forefoot
Weight254 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Firm, stable daily trainer with premium comfort and durability but muted ride.

Where to Buy