Side by side comparison: On Cloudsurfer 2 vs On Cloudsurfer Max

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.

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On Cloudsurfer Max
OnCloudsurfer Max

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

7.1

Solid

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$180$103$94$77$69

Unjustified

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 7Energy Return: 5Stability: 8Durability: 8Fun to Ride: 5

Run Fitness

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

Pros & Cons

Stable platform
Premium upper feel
Durable outsole
Firm, not plush
Low energy return
Limited breathability

Specs

Best for5:30-7:00 min/km
Drop6 mm
Stack37 mm heel / 31 mm forefoot
Weight292 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Stable, firm daily trainer with premium upper; lacks plushness and energy return.

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