{
  "id": 78419,
  "title": "I ran 45 miles in the On Cloudboom Strike 2, and it’s a balanced racing shoe well-suited to marathons",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/i-ran-45-miles-in-the-on-cloudboom-strike-2-and-its-a-balanced-racing",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-03T09:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/running/on-cloudboom-strike-2-review"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The On Cloudboom Strike 2 is a super-shoe that provides a balanced ride suitable for marathons. Despite not being the lightest or fastest, it offers comfort and stability well-suited to longer events. Priced at $250 in the U.S. and £230 in the U.K., it's relatively affordable for a super-shoe. Available in three colors, it fits well in a runner's normal size and weighs 7.2oz, making it lighter than many top carbon racers. The shoe features an open-weave upper, dual-density midsole with a Speedboard carbon plate, and a fuller outsole for improved durability. The CloudTec Sphere geometry increases rebound and the shoe performs well in various workout paces, providing a controlled yet fast ride. While not as explosive as some lighter super-shoes, the Cloudboom Strike 2 is a stable, natural-feeling option that can be used for training and racing.",
  "summary": "The On Cloudboom Strike 2 is not as flat-out fast as some racing shoes, but it’s still rapid and has a stable and comfortable design that will suit many runners better for long events.",
  "key_points": [
    "On Cloudboom Strike 2 offers balanced ride for marathons",
    "Priced at $250 in U.S., £230 in U.K., affordable for super-shoe",
    "Features CloudTec Sphere geometry for controlled yet fast ride"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}