On Cloudvista 3

On Cloudvista 3 review: what runners say

Fit

On recommends sizing up half a size: multiple testers confirm the shoe can run short, with toes contacting the toe box on longer efforts. Narrow-footed runners find the fit acceptable in their usual size.

Feel

Ride that sits between firm and soft, never excessively plush like other On models. On hard surfaces it leans firm; on packed trail the response softens slightly, with decent reactivity at toe-off thanks to the speedboard.

Durability

On reports 1,000 km of upper testing on version 3. The MissionGrip outsole has shallow lugs (4.5 mm in v3), suited to packed trail; on soft or wet ground, traction wear accelerates.

Best for

Road-to-trail shoe for short to medium distances, up to roughly 10–15 km. Well-suited for runners alternating pavement and packed dirt; not appropriate for mud running, long distances, or racing.

Weak points

Thin, slippery laces that are difficult to cinch securely. Insufficient grip on mud and wet surfaces: on soft ground the shoe slides noticeably.

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