On Cloudeclipse

Who Are On Cloudeclipse For?

The Cloudeclipse is built for neutral runners who spend most of their week on easy and steady miles and want a cushioned, protective daily trainer. It suits beginners and experienced runners alike who value comfort and impact absorption over snap and speed. If you're chasing race-day pop or tempo bite, look elsewhere in On's line — this is a cruiser, not a racer.

Feelings and Experience

Underfoot the ride is tall, soft, and well-damped, soaking up impact rather than firing you forward. The dual-layer CloudTec Phase collapses in a smooth, staged sequence that keeps transitions rolling even as fatigue sets in, though the payoff is muted rebound: you feel cushioned and steady, not springy. Push the pace and it holds its composure, but it never quite feels eager to go fast.

Performance Specs

• Drop: mid-range heel-to-toe offset — a moderate ramp that eases the heel-to-toe roll (exact figure not provided)

• Cushioning: high — dual-layer Helion superfoam in CloudTec Phase construction

• Responsiveness: medium — On's Speedboard composite plate guides transitions, but energy return stays muted

• Stability: moderately stable — a broad, planted platform with neutral (non-corrective) support

• Pace: Optimal for 5:30–6:30 min/km (8:51–10:27 min/mile)

Best Distances and Maximum Speed

This shoe shines on easy long runs and everyday training, and it carries that cushioning comfortably up to the 10K and half marathon when you're running for endurance rather than the clock. The sweet spot is relaxed steady mileage. Its fastest effective zone sits around 5:00–5:30 min/km (8:03–8:51 min/mile); beyond that the soft foam starts to feel vague.

Technologies and Materials

The midsole pairs On's Helion superfoam with the segmented CloudTec Phase pods and a composite Speedboard — a plastic guidance plate, not carbon — for structured transitions. An engineered mesh upper wraps the foot with a comfort-first fit. Specific weight and stack height weren't provided, so treat this as a plush, slightly heavier trainer whose main trade-off is that softness over speed.