On Cloudsurfer 2 Review (2025)

The On Cloudsurfer 2 is here, and it's stepping up as a versatile daily trainer with a more responsive, stable, and firmer ride compared to its predecessor, the Cloudsurfer 7. On has reset the naming, so this is technically the Cloudsurfer 2 — 2025 edition — but if you’ve run in the 2023 Cloudsurfer 7, you’ll find some familiar elements here, along with a few key upgrades. 🛒 Cloudsurfer 2 (affiliate link): https://link.alastairrunning.com/cloudsurfer2 Designed for comfortable daily mileage with enough versatility for tempo runs, the Cloudsurfer 2 uses On's CloudTec Phase technology and Helion foam to deliver smooth transitions and a lively underfoot feel. But is it worth the premium $160 price tag? Stick around to find out how it performs, how it compares to the previous version, and whether it deserves a spot in your rotation. 👋🏼 Want to help support my work but not sure how? If you decide to buy these shoes please shop at your favorite online running shoe store via my affiliate links below: LINKS MENTIONED: - Best daily trainers: https://www.trailandkale.com/roundups/best-running-shoes-daily-trainers/ In this review: 00:00:00 - Introduction: Cloudsurfer 2 Name Confusion Explained 00:02:21 - Key Specifications 00:04:29 - Sizing and fit 00:06:09 - Performance Review 00:09:42 - Cloudsurfer 2 (2025) vs. Cloudsurfer 7 (2023) 00:13:43 - Is It Worth $160? Final Verdict 🗣️ Got questions about the On Cloudsurfer 2 or daily trainers in general? Drop a comment below, and I'll be happy to help! 🔔 Subscribe for More Running Gear Reviews: Enjoyed this review? Hit that like button, share it with your running buddies, and subscribe to stay in the loop with the latest running shoe releases, performance reviews, and training insights. #OnCloudsurfer2 #DailyTrainer #RunningShoeReview #TrailAndKale #Running ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 👋🏼 Hi, I'm Alastair, I’ve been writing about running and outdoor gear for over 10 years. I created the Trail & Kale platform as a way to provide real, unfiltered truth about running shoes, outdoor gear, and more. As a professional running shoe reviewer with years of training and racing experience, from marathons to ultramarathons, every piece of content you’ll find here, my blog (https://www.trailandkale.com/), and my Instagram feed (https://www.instagram.com/trailandkale/) is grounded in countless miles of honest testing. No hype, no fluff — just genuine insights you can trust. Here’s more about my review process: https://www.trailandkale.com/our-review-process/ I don’t subscribe to influencer culture, I like to think that the influence I have on purchasing decisions, is merely a byproduct of the experience and knowledge that I bring to my reviews. My reviews are rooted in experience, practical testing (not poking shoes or cutting them up in a lab), backed by a true passion for the sport and a relentless commitment to being authentic with my readers and YouTube subscribers.