On Cloudflow 5

On Cloudflow 5 review: what runners say

Fit

Narrow fit, especially in the midfoot and toe box. Sizing up half a size from your usual is recommended.

Feel

Responsive ride with a semi-rocker geometry that promotes forward roll. The compound is firm: it engages progressively as pace increases, less effective on easy runs.

Durability

Partial soft-rubber outsole with exposed CloudTec midsole zones; wear is moderate. Reliable estimate of 600–800 km for use dedicated to faster paces.

Best for

Shoe for quality workouts: intervals, tempo runs, and race-pace efforts on asphalt. Suited to neutral or mild overpronators under 165 lbs, up to half-marathon distance.

Weak points

Most criticized area: some sources report disappointing energy return and excessive weight for the category. Unanimous consensus on the narrow fit, which rules out runners with wide or high-volume feet.

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