On Cloudmonster 2 Pleasures x The Loop

Who Are On Cloudmonster 2 Pleasures x The Loop For?

This is a shoe for recreational runners who want one cushioned daily trainer that can also pick up the pace when the mood strikes. It suits neutral runners logging steady miles and the occasional uptempo effort, not those chasing PBs in a dedicated racer or needing built-in pronation correction. If you want maximum plushness for slow recovery jogs, the firmer, springier ride here will feel like more shoe than you need.

Feelings and Experience

Underfoot you get that signature oversized-CloudTec sensation — a bouncy, slightly hollow landing as the big cutouts compress, then a lively return as the Helion foam and Speedboard shank push you forward. Transitions are smooth once you're rolling, though at very slow paces the tall, perched platform can feel a touch tippy until you find your rhythm. Speed it up and it firms up and rewards you; slow it right down and it feels a little busy.

Performance Specs

• Drop: ~4mm heel-to-toe offset — a low, natural-feeling stance that keeps you mid-to-forefoot

• Cushioning: Above-average, Helion superfoam over large CloudTec pods

• Responsiveness: Above-average — bounce driven by the composite Speedboard shank and Helion foam

• Stability: Neutral, slightly perched — a tall platform with no pronation support

• Pace: Optimal for 5:00–5:45 min/km (8:03–9:15 min/mile)

Best Distances and Maximum Speed

The sweet spot is the 10K and half marathon, plus everyday training miles in between. It's happiest as an uptempo daily trainer rather than a pure racer, with its technology working best when you push toward 4:45–5:15 min/km (7:38–8:27 min/mile). Beyond that fast zone, quicker shoes will serve dedicated speedwork better.

Technologies and Materials

The midsole pairs On's Helion superfoam with the sculpted CloudTec Phase pods and an embedded composite Speedboard — a stiffening shank, not a carbon racing plate — for propulsion. The upper is a breathable engineered mesh, and this Pleasures x The Loop edition is a cosmetic colorway that leaves the ride identical to the standard Cloudmonster 2. The exposed pods can trap small stones, so expect the occasional pick-out.