Cloudsurfer 7

I found a nice deal on the MS5 on The Loop and I was wondering if I could make it work as a daily. I know it's plated, but the plate seems to be a lot shorter and flatter than a race shoe, something like the ESL's shank. I've heard some reviews of it being potentially usable for some recovery/base work. For a little reference of my preference: * My favorite shoe I've ever worn is the On Cloudsurfer 7. I love it's minimalist structure, rocker, durability, and plush feel. It's something I've done everything from recovery to tempo reps in them, but I'm looking for something that's capable of going up to vo2/lactic reps while maintaining that easy mile versatility. * My current shoe is the Adidas ESL. It's been great and I love that it can be soft while also retaining some snap and speed for faster work. My two problems I've had with it are 1. the upper is cramped and uncomfortable, and 2. I'm getting tired of just how tall it is, and desperately need a lower, more minimal shoe. * For biometrics and performance reference: I'm 5'6" + 120-25 lbs, 175 bpm cadence if it matters, 17:3x 5k xc, 4:5x 1600, and primarily plan to train to shave down both times quite a bit. Thoughts?

Wow guess I got lucky then because mine lasted pretty long. But I definitely get what you are saying because the cloud surfer model I had started sagging after a while

Thank you also I should have clarified I run now and then throughout the week, but I like wearing the shoes out and about instead of having separate pairs. So I was hoping the shoe would be durable enough to handle walking out and about after my runs. But after I did more research, you are correct because many have said the foam used for the bottom half isn’t very durable. So it’s definitely a take off when not running, type of shoe

The Cloudsurfer is actually one of their longer lasting models - it says but because the holes are smaller, it maintains shock absorbption/integrity The asics foams aren’t the longest lasting because they’re quite lightweight, esp FF Blast Max into the Novablast 5. I think you’ll be fine though

I’m wearing on cloud surfers right now at work in a clinic. I got them at a running swap meet. I would never in a millisecond run in them. Day to day, running errands, in a clinic, around the house, sure. But literally running, absolutely not. Some brands sell a lifestyle, others sell actual running shoes. (I know that last line was harsh and I’ve worn cloud monsters and I have a pair on Mach 2s I got as a pacer for a group that I wear sparingly. Like I said, fine, but I’m a new balance girlie. I’m on my 7th pair of fuel cell trainers and just tried sonic blasts from asics because the rep is an acquaintance and has been hyping them since TRE last year)

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