On Cloudboom Max
A glass-fiber Speedboard marathon shoe aimed squarely at 4:00-5:00 finishers who want stability over bounce. The dual-density Helion HF ride is firm, stiff, and heavy for anything labeled race day, and reviewers found little energy return. Skip it if you want a lively super shoe; consider it only for a stable, controlled platform over long, steady miles.
Reach for the On Cloudboom Max for race day and long runs. It's a neutral shoe, best for runners with an efficient stride who don't need pronation support. The tall, soft stack favors comfort over ground feel. That's great for high mileage and bigger runners, less so for racing snappiness.
- Very stable for a high-stack race shoe
- Roomy, true-to-size fit
- Breathable upper with secure heel hold
- Heavy for race day at 10.4 oz
- Stiff, blocky ride with little pop
- Some testers got rubbing and blisters
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