Side by side comparison: On Cloudboom Max vs On Cloudflow 5
Product Judgment
Strong
released 2025
Price Judgment
Unjustified
Widely Available
Performance
Run Fitness
Pros & Cons
Outstanding stability
High durability
Energetic rebound
Firm ride feel
Heavy for category
Warm upper in heat
Specs
| Best for | 4:45-6:30 min/km |
| Drop | 8 mm |
| Stack | 39.2 mm heel / 30.0 mm forefoot |
| Weight | 286 g |
| Terrain | road |
| Width | medium |
| Pronation | neutral |
| Season | summer |
| Plate | Composite |
Judgment Summary
Stable, durable super trainer with firm ride; excels at long runs, less suited for speed.
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Product Judgment
Solid
released 2025
Price Judgment
Unjustified
Widely Available
Performance
Run Fitness
Pros & Cons
Stable at speed
Durable upper
Secure fit
Low energy return
Heavy for tempo shoe
Limited breathability
Specs
| Best for | 3:45-5:15 min/km |
| Drop | 6 mm |
| Stack | 32.8 mm heel / 28.7 mm forefoot |
| Weight | 271 g |
| Terrain | road |
| Width | medium |
| Pronation | neutral |
| Season | all seasons |
| Plate | Composite |
Judgment Summary
Firm, stable tempo trainer with aggressive rocker; limited energy return and heavy for its class.
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