What is the unique technology behind On running shoes?

Question

Recently, I have come across a specific footwear brand On with peculiar characteristics, especially its sole design. Is there anyone who can shed more light on the specifics of their technology?

Answer 1

On running shoes utilize a sole technology dubbed CloudTec, which is essentially composed of a series of scooped-out rings. In contrast to a standard running shoe, in which the entire bottom is made as one piece, On has large holes between each cube in the sole to create a compressive cushioning which functions like a spring when met with force.

Comments

Not sure about running, but they are definitely great at collecting small rocks in the holes

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I’m a big runner, go through about 3 pairs of running shoes a year, and have had 3 pairs of On Running shoes. They’re rubbish for running. They’re great for walking, gym, generally lifestyle use. But they’re trash for running.

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1 lady in our running club had 4 pairs in 6 months as they kept falling apart, On replaced them every time but no one else from our club will go near them now

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I’m a runner and I just bought my first pair, my first run was yesterday 6-17-24 and I did love them.. no muscle pain on my legs, that’s a good sign

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In Europe and USA the ON running  shoes are very expensive,  but elsewhere they are a bit less expensive them shoes like the Vomero 17, Invincible 3 from Nike or cheaper then Asics Gel-Nimbus 26 and Gel-Kayano 30 . For a cheaper price they are worth trying and I got from them the Cloud Eclipse and Cloud Stratus 3. Love then both and I can't wait to see the Cloud Monster 2 also costing much less then a New Balance 1080 v13 and an Invincible 4.

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For what should I pay about 200$  when I can choose from Nike, asics, adidas for about 60-100$

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I find their soles terrible for me, when running, my foot always ends up rotating, which could cause me injuries.

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it looks like the Reebok zig

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I bought the $229 running pants. For $99..they are pretty good but no desire to try their shoes. Don't understand what a bunch of holes in the midsole will do. Hoka is TOO FIRM for me. These 2 brands are" trendy". I stick to Asics, Saucony, Brooks etc.

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K swiss and mizuno has this tech I the 2000s

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Even for casual use, the On soles are far too cheap and hard.
They genuinely feel like a €15 Dunnes Stores runner.

ZoomX from Nike is miles ahead for all day comfort and softness.

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The on soles are nothing new. Reebork released zigzag long time ago in 2012 ish. and I owned a pair of those and i would say it is hyped up idea

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So, BS marketing that ended up working. They got lucky with the sole and went with it.

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on (the company) means well... to bad most of their shoes are really firm in spite of how they look.

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pointless shoe and overpriced af, reebok zigtech did it first, and was also pointless

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if u care about ur foot health, get minimalist shoes, not this gimmicky stuff