on Cloud x 3 Men's Hunter | Black / 8.5

I like shoes with minimal cushioning and a semi rigid Achilles area that does not ball up. These fit the bill and I enjoy running with them. However I run mostly on packed dirt and gravel and the gaps in the sole tend to suck up and trap small rocks. If they added some soft silicone or other material in the gap area it would resolve this problem.In general, I am disappointed by the shoe makers and stores. My running shoe was the New Balance 1400V6. No one seems to sell shoes like this anymore. Most shoes have huge marshmallow soft soles that feel like bunny slippers. This shoe seems to be be relatively close to the 1400 and I will take it.

Have had many other on clouds and find them to be a little too soft, particularly when I am carrying heavier loads. Chanced these because of the moderate cushion, breathability, and wider midsole w/lateral supports, and so far they have performed brilliantly. I’ve logged about 41 miles traversing London in 4 days and apart from expected feet ache they have fit the bill. This was with carrying a 25 lb pack at various times. If you want a firmer ride when walking and some stability these are yours. Good for wide foot types like myself.

These were my first pair of On shoes as I decided to take a chance on a new brand and I wanted to see what the hype was about around these shoes. For reference, I’m coming from Nike Pegasus runners and I was looking for a shoe to do some lite running/cardio at the gym while being able to some lifting activities in. I’ve had the shoes for a few weeks and overall I am very pleased with the performance of the shoes, however they do have some aspects that detract from their experience.Out of the box they are a bit stiff but loosen up after a few trips to the gym. They feel noticeably roomier compared to my Nike Pegasus 39s and a bit more connected to the ground, which makes sense as these are meant for cross-training as opposed to pure running. My heel slips a little ... MoreThese were my first pair of On shoes as I decided to take a chance on a new brand and I wanted to see what the hype was about around these shoes. For reference, I’m coming from Nike Pegasus runners and I was looking for a shoe to do some lite running/cardio at the gym while being able to some lifting activities in. I’ve had the shoes for a few weeks and overall I am very pleased with the performance of the shoes, however they do have some aspects that detract from their experience.Out of the box they are a bit stiff but loosen up after a few trips to the gym. They feel noticeably roomier compared to my Nike Pegasus 39s and a bit more connected to the ground, which makes sense as these are meant for cross-training as opposed to pure running. My heel slips a little on my right foot but feels secure on the left so you may want to try these on in person to determine your appropriate size. That being said, the lacing system on the Cloud X 3 seems rather dumb and not very helpful for tightening up the shoe when needed. It also makes it difficult to adjust the length of the laces and I find it annoying to fix any imbalances that come up.With that said, the overall performance of the shoe in cardio and traditional/functional weightlifting activities has been pleasantly surprising and I find I’m able to keep them on for more exercises than anticipated. They perform well on the treadmill or track for shorter runs (less than 3-4 miles I’d say) and can hold their own while squatting or doing other platform work up to moderate loads. The sole retains a solid amount of stability despite its cross-training roots and I find I don’t have to switch to more dedicated lifting shoes until I get to the upper limits of my weight training.If you’ve been curious about the On brand and are in the market for a versatile training shoe that can do it all and looks good to boot, then the Cloud X 3 is worth your consideration.