# On Cloud 6

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/on-cloud-6-running-shoes
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/running-shoes
- Placement: #14 of 15 in Running Shoes, F tier
- Brand: On
- LP on this board: 61
- Last researched: 2026-08-18T19:03:44.177Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
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## Verdict

Ranked 11th: honestly a serviceable shoe that beats the racers below on durability alone, but it is overpriced, firm-riding, and outclassed by every pick above; buy the Novablast 5 instead.

## For

- Honestly a serviceable shoe
- Beats the racer traps below it on durability alone

## Against

- Premium pricing makes it poor value over the life of the shoe
- Firm and dated ride compared to modern foams
- CloudTec outsole with exposed pods wears and traps debris
- Outclassed by every pick above; a Novablast 5 or Ghost 18 costs less

## Flagged as one to avoid

This product entered 3 of 6 runs as one buyers cross-shop but should not buy, rather than as a pick. It is published here rather than dropped.

## Evidence

Consolidated from 35 cited sources across 22 outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| r/ONrunning | u/reddiscovered | C | https://www.reddit.com/r/ONrunning/comments/1schja0/on_cloud_6_uncomfortable/ | fetched and confirmed |
| RunRepeat - Athletic shoe reviews | Olesya Kryakvina | B | https://runrepeat.com/on-cloud-6 | fetched and confirmed |
| Mountaineerjourney.com | Tyler | C | https://mountaineerjourney.com/blog/on-cloud-6-review | fetched and confirmed |
| Treeline Review | Becca Downs | C | https://www.treelinereview.com/gearreviews/on-cloud-shoe-6-review | fetched and confirmed |
| RunRepeat - Athletic shoe reviews | Olesya Kryakvina | B | https://runrepeat.com/on-cloud-6-versa | fetched and confirmed |
| r/ONrunning | u/LieutenantSheridan | C | https://www.reddit.com/r/ONrunning/comments/1qv59kj/waterproof_vs_regular_cloud_6s/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Forbes | Cam Vigliotta | C | https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbes-personal-shopper/article/shoes-for-standing-all-day/ | fetched and confirmed |
| r/ONrunning | u/QtheCuntinuous | D | https://www.reddit.com/r/ONrunning/comments/1pc6w57/so_i_bought_into_the_hype/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Prevention | Charlotte Lewis Finigan | C | https://www.prevention.com/fitness/workout-clothes-gear/a73248538/hoka-clifton-vs-on-cloud/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Treeline Review | Becca Downs | B | https://www.treelinereview.com/gearreviews/best-walking-shoes | fetched and confirmed |
| Forbes | Cam Vigliotta | B | https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbes-personal-shopper/article/best-walking-shoes-for-men/ | fetched and confirmed |
| The Hollywood Reporter | Erin Lassner | - | https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/shopping/best-on-shoes-buy-online-running-walking-training-sneakers-1235986111/ | fetched and confirmed |
| That Fit Friend | That Fit Friend | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqbu9Pgm1bI | fetched and confirmed |
| Mountaineer Journey | Mountaineer Journey | D | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kh6OSBQSiOA | fetched and confirmed |
| Trail & Kale | Trail & Kale | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0DOJMaP_1c | fetched and confirmed |
| ShadeTV | ShadeTV | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSm2K9SIaMk | fetched and confirmed |
| BStride Reviews | BStride Reviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ja6jJfJmU0w | fetched and confirmed |
| That Fit Friend | That Fit Friend | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNsuSKERhk8 | fetched and confirmed |
| Road Runner Sports | Road Runner Sports | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUYLt2P6B2I | fetched and confirmed |
| Sights Set Elsewhere // Kyle Humber | Sights Set Elsewhere // Kyle Humber | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FVghKVpTa4 | fetched and confirmed |
| GenX Fred | GenX Fred | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQ-9aeRpG60 | fetched and confirmed |
| cowfreekicks | cowfreekicks | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VE3iiOljpbc | fetched and confirmed |
| Pixel Passport | Pixel Passport | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3w9xfy0VToQ | fetched and confirmed |
| AdvisorReview | AdvisorReview | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IttgWgwQXbA | fetched and confirmed |
| That Fit Friend | That Fit Friend | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyF_K6Z4lUA | fetched and confirmed |
| Mr Eats PH | Mr Eats PH | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SIsMPXj2lc | fetched and confirmed |
| Rooted Consulting | Rooted Consulting | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puDeqDVK-x4 | fetched and confirmed |
| Rooted Consulting | Rooted Consulting | D | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztP9WoXHSMM | fetched and confirmed |
| Mr Eats PH | Mr Eats PH | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0_xUWEROx8 | fetched and confirmed |
| leifrms | leifrms | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRLCBoQhokY | fetched and confirmed |
| Mr Eats PH | Mr Eats PH | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p37v_bJJK-8 | fetched and confirmed |
| Mr Eats PH | Mr Eats PH | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIah6I0-Eqw | fetched and confirmed |
| Dodds Shoe Co | Dodds Shoe Co | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KDAM69jF6U | fetched and confirmed |
| Rooted Consulting | sashakosanic5850 | D | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztP9WoXHSMM#comments | fetched and confirmed |
| Trail & Kale | Alastair Dixon | B | https://trailandkale.com/on-cloud-6-lifestyle-shoes-review/ | fetched and confirmed |

## Nearest alternatives on this board

| Rank | Product | Tier | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | adidas Adizero EVO SL | S | https://stierproducts.com/products/adidas-adizero-evo-sl |
| 2 | ASICS Novablast 5 | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/asics-novablast-5 |
| 3 | Brooks Ghost 18 | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/brooks-ghost-17 |
| 4 | ASICS Gel-Kayano 33 | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/asics-gel-kayano-33 |
| 9 | Nike Pegasus 41 | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/nike-pegasus-41 |
| 10 | Hoka Clifton 9 | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/hoka-clifton-9 |
| 11 | New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v14 | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/new-balance-fresh-foam-x-1080v14 |
| 12 | Nike Alphafly 3 | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/nike-alphafly-3 |
| 13 | adidas Ultraboost 5 | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/adidas-ultraboost-5 |
| 15 | adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/adidas-adizero-adios-pro-evo-3 |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/running-shoes.

## What this tier means

- F: Avoid. The evidence points you elsewhere.

## How to read this

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- LP is this product's points on its own category ladder. It is comparable within a category and not across categories.
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