On - Cloudultra 2

This, a good mixed surface shoe is the cloud surfer trail but on technical terrain it still lacks stability. Cloud ultra 2 is the best trail shoe in my opinion, cloud vista 2 would be a good option too. The monster is a good running shoe, but just has very little lateral stability which makes it not a great trail running shoe.

On Cloudultra 2. I'm very happy with them and run Sussex Downs, Surrey Hills and Dorset cliffs. 250km in, and another LDWA event next Sunday.

Some of my favourites: Topo Ultraventure 3 - these are what I want to reach for most of the time, but wouldn’t do so well with too much mud. I think I’ll try the mtn racer next, but I love the toe box and fit. On Cloudmonsters - all road. I have 1 and 2, not totally sure I can tell much difference but the 2 are true to size and maybe slightly bouncier. On Cloudultra 2 - good ground feel and really like the breathable, easy draining mesh upper. Also been pleasantly surprised with the grip in most conditions as the sole doesn’t look very aggressive. North Face Flight Vectiv - I like it for similar reasons to the Cloudultra, but it has slightly more cushion and the lugs are slightly deeper. Salomon Thundercross - comfortable and I like the aggressive lugs for running in snow (probably also applied for mud!) Salomon Ultraglide 2 - great all rounder, comfortable, cushioned, decent but not outstanding grip.

I also have a bunch of different shoes that I rotate. I have only ever had one overuse injury, that I got when I was first training for a marathon - at that point I did only have one pair of shoes, but also decided to go straight from no running to a marathon, so difficult to say whether it’s the fault of the shoes! I don’t really have different pairs of shoes for road as I don’t do enough of it, but my trail rotation mainly has different shoes for different types of trail (mainly depending how technical they are vs how much cushioning/bounce I want). My favourite pair of all-rounders (decent on road for a bit, but also do OK on more technical trails) is the Topo Ultraventure 3 (haven’t had a chance to try the 4 yet), probably closely followed by the Salomon Ultraglide 2, and a mention to the On Cloudultra 2 (way more breathable than the other two).

When I started trail running, I went with the Mafates - I thought they were a good middle ground trail shoe and they were great. Then I got the On CloudUltra and hated them - for all the hype they felt like running with cinder blocks for the soles. Now with Speedgoats.

Yes! I kept going back to them, like I said, I owned four pairs! I will see if I'm doing a harder or more challenging hike, I definitely grab my hiking boots. I'm also curious to try the On cloud trail runners. I have a pair of On cloud running shoes right now, and wore those on an easy hike and they were fabulous. I'd love to see the tread on the cloud trail runners though!

Try On cloud trail runners. They make waterproof versions. I have the on cloud mid hiking shoe.i need the extra ankle support due to an old injury. They are super comfortable for long hikes.

We did the hike to the falls and I wore my On Cloud trail runners, which were perfect!