New running season, new jogging shoe! This is what you have to look for in new shoes and the running shoe On Cloudflow in the test.
After six years, several kilometers of forest, meadows and asphalt, I have to say goodbye with a heavy heart.
Goodbye dear old running shoes! Time to say goodbye!
You have accompanied me over hill and dale, even in rainy weather and late autumn did not let me down. I will miss our time together!
Now your sole is worn out. Not to mention your inner and outer life. The cushioning has also seen better days.
I have literally worn you to death. It is time for separation.
For a long time I delayed this decision. Who likes separations? Exactly! But now it's really over!
Info for all female runners: You should change your running shoes after 600 to 1000 kilometers. But you can also discard them earlier - if the upper material or inner lining is damaged or the sole is heavily worn.
New running shoe? On Cloudflow!
Like six years ago, I was again faced with the decision: Which running shoes are the best for me? What's new? And what suits me? The choice is huge and there are thousands of opinions.
Now it's time to finally get back to the topic and read a few running shoe reviews.
While doing some research, I stumbled across the Cloudflow from On Runnig.
Currently, many female runners praise the shoe, which is visually a real eye-catcher and still fairly new on the market.
Compared to the previous model, the On Cloudflow is very light.
It is perfect for all female runners who also like to do their rounds off the road and do not want to do without optimal cushioning.
Forest, meadows, dirt road, gravel road - all this is no problem for the shoe.
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What's so special about On Cloudflow?
The first difference to a normal running shoe cannot be overlooked even at a cursory glance.
At the bottom of the On Cloudflow sit 18 clouds of "Zero Gravity EVA foam", which grow larger towards the back.
However, this is not only a visual eye-catcher, but has good reasons.
The Clouds can be divided into three types. The two middle clouds are soft and white, the rear and front ones are harder and have more grip.
The speed board of the Clouflow ensures natural rolling.
The small clouds cushion the foot when stepping and at the same time push it with every step.
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You have the feeling of covering huge steps and being faster. My fitness tracker is not fooled by this. The speed has remained the same.
Compared to "normal" running shoes, I find the lightness very exciting. The On Cloudflow in size 38 weighs only 197 grams. My old running shoe from Asics weighs 285 grams.
The material of the On Running running shoe
The upper material is made of mesh. It is therefore very breathable and at the same time still gives a lot of support. The running shoes are anti-microbial - perfect for fresh feet even after a long run.
You notice the Swiss quality in the workmanship. Even at close inspection, there is neither a seam nor glue to be seen. My old running shoes could only dream of that.
And let's be honest. The color is awesome, isn't it?
If the pink ones are too flashy for you, you can also buy the running shoe from On Running in light blue. But my motto is: The more colorful the more motivation. :)
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Let's go: The first run with the On Cloudflow
Quickly into the shoe and lace up. For the first time in the shoe I feel like I'm walking on clouds before I even take my first step. It is equipped with a soft inner sock that adapts to the foot. "You could theoretically even slip into the shoe without running socks," Christian explains. It sits very comfortably and I'm already looking forward to many wonderful hours together. ;)
Unlike my old running shoes, however, it feels more like a sneaker - not a real running shoe. Let's see how he does when running.
We set out for a small and leisurely 4 kilometer Sunday run. The test track consists of asphalt, forest road, gravel road and small hills. So the full program.
Admittedly, at first the appearance of this running shoe feels a bit strange. I can't describe it exactly. You have to have experienced it. It's a new feeling that's hard to categorize.
After the first 50 meters I have made friends with the feeling and can now start to enjoy.
Thanks to the small clouds on the sole, you automatically roll the foot nicer. It makes no difference whether I run on asphalt, dirt road or forest floor.
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Only when the ground is very soft do you sink in a little easier when pushing off.
Running uphill feels very exciting. The clouds gave me momentum and give me strength to push off.
Fortunately, this lets me reach the end of the hill faster. Small note: I hate running uphill!
Back home, I don't want to get out of the shoe at first. But it must be. Because it was muddier than I thought.
Earth and stones have become trapped in the sole. With a brush and lukewarm water, the On Running shoe can be cleaned very easily.
My conclusion
Having the On Cloudflow on test is a very special experience. It is super light and sits very comfortably on the foot. I will now wear it regularly and look forward to the time together.
A big sorry at this point to my old running shoes! So comfortable you were not even when I still had you brand new.
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