Side by side comparison: Nike Zoom Fly 6 vs On Cloudboom Max

Nike Zoom Fly 6
NikeZoom Fly 6

Speed Trainer

Product Judgment

8.7

Strong

released 2024

Price Judgment

~$180$240$220$180$160

Buy

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 9Stability: 7Durability: 8Fun to Ride: 9

Run Fitness

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

Pros & Cons

Bouncy, soft ride
Versatile for training and racing
Secure, comfortable upper
Shallow toe box
Loud underfoot
Not as nimble as lighter racers

Specs

Best for3:45–5:15 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack42 mm heel / 34 mm forefoot
Weight244 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateCarbon

Judgment Summary

A strong, versatile plated trainer with a bouncy ride, ideal for fast training and long races.

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On Cloudboom Max
OnCloudboom Max

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

8.1

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$230$157$144$118$105

Unjustified

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 7Energy Return: 8Stability: 9Durability: 9Fun to Ride: 7

Run Fitness

Daily: 8Long: 9Tempo: 7Race: 6Recovery: 7

Pros & Cons

Outstanding stability
High durability
Energetic rebound
Firm ride feel
Heavy for category
Warm upper in heat

Specs

Best for4:45-6:30 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack39.2 mm heel / 30.0 mm forefoot
Weight286 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonsummer
PlateComposite

Judgment Summary

Stable, durable super trainer with firm ride; excels at long runs, less suited for speed.

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