Cloudflow 5

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I like On and Brooks (both work well for my feet). Typically with the On shoes, I get about 500 miles per pair (I use Cloud Monster for easy days and Cloudflow for more aggressive runs). However, I can’t emphasize enough the other suggestions to go to a running store and have them help you find shoes that work for you. Most places will watch you walk and run, some will have you stand on a device that measures all sorts of stuff about your feet. However, it seems they all will bring out several models that *should* work for you and have you run around a bit in each trying to decide which feels best to you. I look at buying a new pair of running shoes like it is a little self pampering treat.
1. Endorphin Elite 2 (best racer i have ever tried and it isnt even close) 2. Metaspeed Sky Paris (so light and responsive but too firm for marathon) 3. Cloudmonster Hyper (comfy, speedy when needed, lasted 700 miles) 4. Nimbus 27 (new daily, so good for easy pace) 5. Nimbus 26 (comfy but slightly firmer) 6. Evo SL (not lived up to the hype but can do most things pretty well) 7. 1080 v14 (comfy but dull) 8. Superblast 2 (not as good as the hype for me) 9. Cloudflow 5 (got it for free and 230 miles later they still feel like running on bricks)
I became a HUGE fan of ONs after trying several different types. I tried Hoka, NB, ASICS, and Nike. Ended up with ONs. My go to running shoe is the cloudflow. Started wearing them in 2020 and haven’t had any other running shoe since.
I have some Adizero Evo Sl Shoes which are quality. Best ones I've had Before that I had some on running cloud ones but I think I will stick with Adidas from now on
I’ve been running for the past 3 years, without any real goal or structure. Last year I got more serious about it and was recommended two pairs of running shoes. One of them was Cloud, which I used for a half marathon, and my right ankle was completely wrecked after the race. I also had a pair of Hyperion Max 3 from Brooks that I bought at the same time, but I used those for higher‑pace sessions. In December I got runner’s knee, and I’ve trained my way back to being able to run for 1 hour on a treadmill, but using some Asics shoes (Gel Phoenix) that don’t have as much drop as the Brooks shoes. Today I went for a run and only noticed towards the end that these Brooks shoes are extremely unstable for me. I’m also on the heavier side at 90 kg, so that might play a role in the assessment. Either way, I’m looking for a stable shoe. As you can see from the clip, I overpronate, and the instability goes first to the ankle, then up to the knee, and then to the hip. I need recommendations for other shoes I can use without injuring myself. Ideally i want to run a halvmarathon in september. Goal is 1:40. Last year i did 1:45. Thanks in advance.
Mine never got better , they were so uncomfortable , I had to switch to on cloud and much better fit for me !
I like the Cloud shoes, I had a tibia plateau fracture many years back and they help with the aches. But running shoes can be so expensive that now I always go into the running stores and ask what they have in clearance and grab that.
Neither because I’ve tried both for running and they don’t work well for me. You need to go to a store and try stuff out.
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