On - Cloudsurfer Max

I like cloudsurfer max or the original cloudeclipse a lot. Super breathable upper

Novablast 3 4 5 all are phenomenal daily trainers, but lacks good grip. Getting a TR, the trail version would solve that issue. All are good choices, but if you want a cushioned easy ride that lasts a long time, On Cloudeclipse was a big surprise for me. 1st pair lasted 500 miles, and is still super plush as walking shoes. Now I'm on my 2nd pair I grabbed as they are discounted. They decided to update it as Cloudsurfer Max, which looks amazing, but feels totally different, so don't be fooled.

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’ve been in SB2s pretty exclusively this year - previously was alternating Hoka Mach 6 and On Cloudsurfer. The Mach 6 is a great shoe and I highly recommend those - I’ve been sticking to a 9-10mm drop vs, Hoka at 5mm for leg reasons this year, so that’s why I’ve not been running in them as much - they don’t have a “snap” but maybe a “spring” and they can go HM and speed work for sure. I’m on my second pair, I really love that shoe. Another shoe I’m eyeing but don’t have is the Adizero EVO SL - it crossed my radar on r/runningshoegeeks so I’m thinking about those but haven’t tried personally. I am pretty good at comparing reviews to my own foot to buy without trying if I know the brand, so it’s definitely doable if you know your foot and what you like. The superblast 3 is actually supposed to be a bit springier vs the SB2 which to me is a little clunky/flat. I guess that will be out next spring? Megablast seemed like a lot of shoe/fuss to me for my pace which is 9min mile on average, but the door isn’t closed to those, I just don’t identify as a super competitive runner so I thought it may be too much shoe for me.

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.

On Cloud! It’s the only show that works for me. I also have a wide midfoot. Hoka’s run too narrow.

they have gotten expensive apparently... I have a few pairs of On running Cloud.. Ran a few marathons in them... Best shoes I have had

I'm currently running with On Clouds. My feet often get wet during nearly every run, so I'm now exploring waterproof Hoka shoes. I haven't tried Hoka before, but if anyone has experience with the Transport or GTX models, I’d appreciate their insights.

Which endorphin speeds are the best to buy? I just ran my first half marathon recently I run about 2:20 and I run daily in on clouds but I just feel like after running in them for a few weeks they slreasy start to feel worn. I want a good race day shoe since as I’m getting better I want to improve. I saw the 4s and 5s but for some reason they show the 4 to be more expensive. What do u recommend?

I try to buy my shoes from REI whenever possible. You can return them up to a year, even worn, if you're a member. It's well worth it to be able to actually do some runs in them before making the call. They resell the used returns in store at a discount. If I am buying from my local running store, I try to test them on a treadmill, even though I loathe treadmill running. So far, the only shoes in my collection that I don't like are the on clouds I bought online without being able to test them.