On Cloudvista

When I wear asphalt shoes, I always see roads, tracks, trails and those mixed terrains that mix asphalt and mountain roads..... But without wearing the right shoes, we leave it for another day and continue on the asphalt roads leaving the fun aside. This time I bring you a shoe from the brand Suiza On, model Cloudvista, which fits perfectly for runners who enjoy running on mixed terrains. Although with some opportunity for improvement that will allow it to improve performance and performance on the most technical terrain.

This is a versatile shoe, with light cushioning weighing 280 grams in size 43 and with a design that invites you to wear them on any occasion, since at first glance it does not give the impression that it is a shoe for running in the mountains. This model is rather focused on short and medium distances, obtaining good results in not very technical terrains.

By the way, for lovers of canicross, this On Cloudvista is a trail running shoe that allows you to run at high paces on the flattest trails and paths, finding some small drawbacks that I will tell you later.

The midsole is Cloudtec. This technology is a trademark of all On Running shoes, and it manages a footprint with enough stability. Incidentally, I was very pleasantly surprised. It feels very light and well cushioned (Helion material). While its geometry has a 7mmdrop. Not too low, not too high. We could say it is an intermediate profile.

Its minimalist upper does not provide too much structure. Composed of a polyester fabric almost transparent, revealing the design of the eyelets for fastening, but also better wraps the foot. Below the laces is a tongue, which is accompanied by an elastic strip to place the laces. All of these positive features have a disadvantage, and that is that at the slightest snag, they come off and are exposed.

It is interesting to know that the polyester content of this shoe comes from recycling (up to 70%, according to the Helvetic brand itself), a very positive point in terms of ecology and sustainability.

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What type of trail runner are the On Cloudvista for?

Looking for the type of trail runner profile of these On Cloudvista, from my point of view they are focused more for asphalt runners, but who want to run in mountain areas that are not very technical. Designed for neutral runners, but provide enough stability to move safely and confidently on different terrains.

Regarding their recommended uses, these On Cloudvista defend themselves perfectly in short but explosive distances, although they can also be used to face medium distances with optimal guarantees.

Ideal for those short training sessions, canicross, races below the half marathon, adapting much better to light weight runners.

What we liked most about the On Cloudvista

I have no doubt that one of the strong points of these On Cloudvista is that we are talking about a very versatile shoe for combining asphalt and mountain running. So there is no other choice but to include them in that recurring list of the best mixed shoes to combine asphalt and trail. The staff of the RUNNEA editorial team is already aware and warned for a future update, so whoever picks up the gauntlet is warned!

This model of the Swiss brand, which during this 2022 has made a quantitative and qualitative leap has also caught my attention for its stupendous degree of stability. We are not talking about a model 100% designed for pronator runners, but thanks to the inclusion of its innovative Speedboard plate, the model provides the necessary support, just where it is most needed. By the way, the detail is that the hole in the sole reveals the aforementioned stabilizing plate with a striking red color.

More features to keep in mind of these Cloudvista On Running is that it is a lightweight, fast and comfortable model. Especially to move in short distances.

Opportunities for improvement of the On Cloudvista

Since there is no such thing as the perfect running shoe and/or trail running running shoe, these On Cloudvista are not without opportunities for improvement. To begin with, I will say that the lacing issue is something that the developers of the Swiss brand should modify in future updates, because, as I have previously mentioned, at the slightest snag, the rubber fastening comes off.

It would also be important that they give a twist to the durability of the midsole. In my opinion it has to offer a little more consistency to extend the life of the model, and thus be able to do more miles with them.

All the features of the On Cloudvista

Finally, it is not an insurmountable obstacle that will prevent you from running with them with the comfort they provide, but that innovative Clouds system of the midsole of the On Cloudvista are very susceptible to stones getting into their holes, and the sensation in the race is somewhat annoying.

All in all, these On Cloudvista allow you to run fast, easy and with a very good lightweight feeling, as long as you have the legs for it, of course!

With which models can we compare the On Cloudvista?

Salomon Pulsar Trail

Nike Pegasus Trail 4

ASICS Novablast 3 TR

New Balance Nitrel v5

HOKA Challenger ATR 6

Merrell Moab Flight

On Cloudvista Final Conclusions

The final summary of the On Cloudvista is as follows:

• Fast and very light model for not very technical terrain.
• For runners who want to combine asphalt and mountain in the same outing, but running at high paces.
• Perfect for daily training and outings under 20km.

Personally, these On Cloudvista are a mixed shoes with a very good feel and lightness, which allows you to run fast, as long as the terrain is compact and not very demanding. If you are one of those who like this type of terrain, this is a shoe that will surprise you.

RUNNEA tester's rating

• Lightweight: 8.
• Responsiveness: 6.
• Cushioning: 8 .
• Stability: 8.
• Flexibility: 7
• Grip: 6.