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Cloud 5 Running Shoe

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Details & care

Runner-tech performance meets all-day comfort in an everyday running shoe made with recycled materials that go the distance and leave smaller footprints.

Perfect for: Everyday runners looking for springy cushioning and get-it-on-and-get-going convenience.

Upper: Lightweight, odor-fighting mesh provides ventilated comfort, even when your intensity heats up. The easy-on Speed Lacing System locks you in the moment you step into the shoe.

Midsole Drop: 7mm. Classified as a mid-drop measurement, it pushes your foot forward to support a more natural mid/forefoot strike.

Sole: CloudTec® cushioning molded from Zero-Gravity foam softens every landing. An embedded Speedboard® transforms each foot strike into springy energy that propels every stride forward.

  • Cushioning: absorbs impact and distributes weight for consistent, buoyant comfort under each step
  • Energy return: transforms every heel strike into responsive, explosive forward movement
  • Slip-on style with knotted elastic lacing
  • Removable, cushioned insole allows for custom orthotics
  • Antimicrobial fabric engineered to inhibit the growth of odor-causing germs
  • Zero-Gravity foam gives every stride a soft, cushioned landing
  • Speedboard construction moves naturally with your foot to transform every step into explosive energy
  • CloudTec sole provides a smooth ride that moves naturally with each stride
  • Recycled-polyester upper/textile lining/rubber sole
  • Imported
  • Item #6553474
  • Core Product ID 333336BQJS

Size info

  • True to size.

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(2808)28084.6 out of 5
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Nov 23, 2022

My New Favorite Sneaker!

These are the most comfortable sneakers I’ve ever had!! I’m going through side effects from my treatment for cancer which has my feet and everything else so swollen and sore and I can easily put these on and they’re just so incredibly comfortable with plenty of room in the toes and it’s hard right now to lean over to tie my shoes and with these laces I don’t have to worry about that either. I’m going to be investing in additional colors and these are definitely the only sneakers I’ll ever wear now!
Born_againbtq
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Most helpful critical review

Aug 23, 2022

Hole within 1 month

I went up half a size as suggested, and the shoe fits great. However, within 1 month and wearing the shoes less than 10 times, a hole has formed in one of the shoes. I’m planning to bring them back and get another pair, and hopefully it’s just a manufacturing defect…otherwise, they will be returned again if a hole forms this quickly!
mallory819
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Mar 24, 2022

Nice, but with manufacturing defect

I went up 1/2 size from my normal sneaker size, and they are comfortable, however, the pair I received has a manufacturing defect where the logo was printed a couple of times on the tongue. I know that this is purely aesthetic, but it’s not something I would expect when paying full price for a new pair of shoes, so for this reason I am giving it 3 stars.
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Aug 23, 2022

Hole within 1 month

I went up half a size as suggested, and the shoe fits great. However, within 1 month and wearing the shoes less than 10 times, a hole has formed in one of the shoes. I’m planning to bring them back and get another pair, and hopefully it’s just a manufacturing defect…otherwise, they will be returned again if a hole forms this quickly!
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mallory819
174found this helpful
Sept 12, 2022

Comfy but defective

I love these shoes and how they feel but after two months and only wearing a couple hours a week, there is a hole. For this price, this should not happen.
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TinaMarieA
144found this helpful
Nov 23, 2022

My New Favorite Sneaker!

These are the most comfortable sneakers I’ve ever had!! I’m going through side effects from my treatment for cancer which has my feet and everything else so swollen and sore and I can easily put these on and they’re just so incredibly comfortable with plenty of room in the toes and it’s hard right now to lean over to tie my shoes and with these laces I don’t have to worry about that either. I’m going to be investing in additional colors and these are definitely the only sneakers I’ll ever wear now!
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DENIM/ WHITE
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Born_againbtq
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Aug 20, 2022

poor quality

Within one wear they started peeling
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horrible qualityyyyyyyyy
57found this helpful
June 27, 2022

Top-Tier

These runners went on a 3.5 mile hike and lived up to their name. Were comfortable and did not give me any pain at all. Highly recommend I own now three pairs.
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katbv
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June 14, 2023

A favorite style but sizing is small/narrow!

These shoes are very comfortable and can be worn for 10+ hours at my clinical site without any discomfort whatsoever. They are also perfect for travel because they are lightweight - I even wear them with skirts & dresses! Be aware that they do run a little small/narrow in the toe bed. I have other pairs of On shoes (cloud X) that I wear my regular size (10), but in this style I’m a 10.5.
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ouicaroline
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Apr 5, 2022

top part is loose

for some reason, the top part of the shoe where the flap is, super loose. it looked weird if i tighten up the laces. is anyone having this issue?
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LILY / FROST
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aly207
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June 26, 2025

Discontinued, yet in the 2025 Anniversary Sale

On has discontinued Cloud 5, with all colors marked down to $105 on the brand website. Yet this style from last season is featured in this year's Anniversary Sale, which is supposed to feature new arrivals. What the heck?
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9
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ArmchairTraveler
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Oct 5, 2023

Long Time On Running Customer Lost

I purchased On Running shoes for years before they became popular and have been so disappointed by the recent turn of quality. I still love the shoe but literally a pair I purchased 2 months ago just developed holes in the toe. I don't use them for running but just for bumming around. I sent an email to On Running for a replacement and they said it was normal wear and tear (even though all pictures of the shoe showed it was barely worn) and rejected the came. I love the shoe and how they feel but they have lost a long time customer.
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PoorQualityShoe
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Apr 29, 2022

Narrow

Thus is the second time buying this shoe, but it’s still uncomfortable. It looks great, but even after sizing up a 1/2 size, it’s still doesn’t fit right.
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waikele
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Aug 18, 2022

Kelp/Shadow Color

I love these shoes and already own a pair in blue but when I saw the green I needed to buy! Unfortunately the color is a bit more gray than green though
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