I’ll let you in on a little secret: Until recently, I’d been dreading my runs. All the joy in them was gone. They felt more like a chore than an escape.
Every time out, my body felt heavy, my mind wandered, and staying in bed seemed so much more appealing. I needed to find my spark again: the glide, the levity, the freedom. That’s why I decided to try On’s Cloudsurfer 3 for a few days.
I was ready for a major change, something that would help me enjoy my runs again, and maybe this was it. After decades of logging miles, I wasn’t ready to accept that running wasn’t working for me anymore, mentally or physically. Luckily, after three of the softest running experiences I’ve ever had, I know I have still have many miles left in me.
Here’s my day-by-day account of testing the Cloudsurfer 3 across New York City parks, stairs, and hills: I’ve been resting for a couple of days and my plan is to do a couple of easy miles. Unlike my other shoes, the Cloudsurfer 3 is cushioned—hyper-cushioned compared to anything that I have run in before. After lacing them up, I like how the upper mesh forms around my feet and makes them feel tucked in.
Instantly I feel taller, which throws me off. I figure the extra height will translate into a soft ride, since that’s the whole point of the Surreal™ superfoam in the midsole and the geometry of the outsole. I know I’ll get used to it.
Once I’m outside, the moment of truth comes with my first propulsion. Immediately, everything seems lighter, smoother, softer. The extra height seems to be worth it.
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