If you’ve spent more than a minute in an airport recently, you might’ve noticed everyone wearing these curved running shoes strapped with weird hole-y outsoles under them. Those ubiquitous sneakers are by a Swiss brand called On Running, and if you don’t already own a pair, you should know that they’re only getting trendier by the second — for practical reasons, actually! Whether you’re already an On wearer or new to the brand, good news: the popular On Cloudrunner 2 is 37% off at Nordstrom, as part of its Anniversary Sale. These are much cheaper than what Amazon currently lists them at — something that rarely, if ever, happens. If you’re curious and want to test-drive a pair for yourself, now’s a pretty great opportunity to grab what users say are “so much better” than other brands they’ve tried, including Hoka and Brooks!
The On Cloudrunner 2 is great for daily runs, recovery and all-day walking.
This shoe has a slightly curved outsole from the heel to toe that easily propels your toe-off when running and walking. In other words, your stride in these should feel like autopilot. The removable memory foam insole cushions your foot and distributes your weight consistently for an upbeat but even step. A durable, high-abrasion rubber tread gives you stability indoors and out, even on wet surfaces. They’re also very stable, especially around the heel.
“Most comfortable shoe for me,” says a reviewer. “Great for long walks or long time standing.”
“I normally wear a 11.5 in athletic shoes and that’s what I ordered,” explains another. “They fit great, a little bit wide in the toe but that’s a good thing. Nice cushion and heel support. Definitely recommend!”
Shoppers seem to love it, including several professional running shoe critics.
Take it from one reviewer: “I’m a nurse who works 12 hr shifts, stands on my feet mostly, clocks in 10k + steps, and these shoes are amazing! No more plantar fasciitis pain and lower back pain. Easy to clean off with wipes.”
Reviewers at pro running publications seem to love them, too. Doctors of Running says the Cloudrunner 2 is an excellent daily shoe, and directly shout out its smooth transition, comfortable wide fit and heel stability. Meanwhile, RunRepeat says they’re awesome for daily running, offer plenty of grippy traction and wholeheartedly recommend it for ”those in need of a reliable, mid-level stability shoe that performs well across various types of runs.”
Right now at Nordstrom, you can nab a pair in women’s sizes 7-10 and men’s sizes 10-13. It’s only available on sale in black.
Get a set of these Cloudrunner 2 running shoes before they sell out during Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale. If you need some more convincing, though, check out these promising reviews below.
“Finally a pair of on clouds I can wear. Most on clouds have too small of a toe box even for my narrow feet but these fit perfectly. The construction of these is so much better than my old Hokas.” — nik1234
“I was told these shoes are awesome so when I saw my size on the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, I pulled the trigger! I usually wear Brooks to walk but now I’m convinced these are better for my feet.” — SunWorshipper
“This is my first time to purchase this brand, to my surprise, it’s very comfortable, light weight, beautiful color, and perfect for my long hours of working. It’s true to size, but because I like to have a roomy shoes, so I bought 1/2 size up. Highly recommended!” — ShineBright4Ever
“Great running shoes, true to size, I was a fateful brooks customer and I got this pair just to try the brand and they have not disappointed, I go thru running shoes very fast so I’m excited to see how long are these shoes will last.” — Daniela B
“This is my third pair of this style. I normally wear size 6 I bought a 6.5 for more room and comfort. Provides good stability and enough cushion support for cross training workouts from cardio to weight training. It’s lower profile and not too much bouncy cushion. This shoe provides good support for my plantar fasciitis.” — jfok
“i started getting into running a few months ago and these have helped so much. i’ve had them for 3 months now. i suffer with heel pain and even since wearing these it’s gone. i only wear them to runs. i did a 9 mile run the other day, and i’m not even a runner like that but these just feel like clouds. sometimes the shoelaces do come undone though which is annoying but if you tighten them they should be good. i tie them twice.” — angelicafv
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