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Um ... I seem to have bought some new trail shoes ... don't know how that happened.

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My Asics Fujirados are excellent but too small (bought online untried) and have given me black toenails. I loosened the laces and thought they were ok, but alas not. I ordered some On Cloudcruisers, but those turned out to be too small too and went back for full refund.

These beauties are the On Cloudventure Peak and are their top notch super duper competition trail shoes. Now, I have no plans to go leaping up and down Swiss mountains at speed: however, these are lighter and more nimble than their standard Cloudventures (do you see where I'm going with this?). As I will not be using them on hazardous trails, and as I appreciate the lightness of my other Ons, I'm hoping they will be just the ticket. I can't wait to run in them!

I made a mistake and ordered a half size smaller than my Cloudflyers, but they seem to have the same room at the end of the shoes. The beauty of it is that I did their try for a month free scheme, so if they are too small they will go back for exchange, no questions asked, even though used, and carriage paid by On.

My Asics and my Mizumos will be going on eBay, leaving me with two pairs of road shoes and one trail, all from On Running. Happy me :)

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MikeJones68 profile image
MikeJones68Graduate10

Very fancy! Do you usually get a size larger than you are?

β€’ in reply toMikeJones68

It depends. Most running shoes seem to come up smaller than everyday shoes. I take a 7-7 1/2 in normal shoes. My on Clouds are 9 and my Cloudflyers 8 1/2. I had to sell my Brooks ghosts because they were too small once i started running any distance. My daughter had the same problem with Ghosts. The only ones that seem to fit true to size are the first pair I ever bought, Mizuno Waveriders.

MikeJones68 profile image
MikeJones68Graduate10β€’ in reply to

I measure a 9 in Clarks. My first running shoes (which I still use most of the time) were 10 and the new ones are 10 1/2. I was told to always buy larger to avoid damaging toenails. It seems to have worked so far.........

β€’ in reply toMikeJones68

It's true. I did buy larger in the asics, but not large enough. I went for an 8 but needed an 8 1/2. shame as they are lovely shoes and hardly worn, have the boa ratchet lacing system which is cool, and are light and good for road and trail. We live and learn.

MikeJones68 profile image
MikeJones68Graduate10β€’ in reply to

I still prefer to run in my old FIla shoes that I got from Cost-Co for Β£20!!!

β€’ in reply toMikeJones68

I have to be careful with the weakness and injuries to my left leg. but if you can run in cheap shoes, all power to you. I did for the first three weeks of c25k but it was a relief to get properly tested and fitted.

MikeJones68 profile image
MikeJones68Graduate10β€’ in reply to

They were supposed to be a fair bit more than I paid for them. It was a special deal. My new Nike ones were supposed to be Β£65 and are very comfy.

mrrun profile image
mrrunGraduate10

My gait guys chose all that for me, I'd never buy my running gear online for that reason. First, my normal size is just over 11 and most of the 'standard' stuff they threw at me simply didn't fit, and that had nothing to do with quality or prices. My shoes had to be longer and wider in the top/finger area. Plus, they had to fit in the custom cut insoles. I walked out with perfectly fitted shoes for both running and walking. Same money as if I bought from Amazon.

β€’ in reply tomrrun

My other two pairs of Ons were fitted by the same place that did my gait analysis. unfortunately there is nowhere near me that stocks these; hence going for the 30 day tryout period. On seem to suit me best. So much more comfortable than anything else I've tried and no pain whatsoever from my injured knee since beginning to run in them.

Sadie-runs profile image
Sadie-runsGraduate10

Those are GORGEOUS! What a great colour! I wish you many many happy adventures in them. :-) I love my On Cloudflyers so much, I cannot see myself running in any other shoe now…x

β€’ in reply toSadie-runs

Aren't they lovely. the cloudflyers and clouds cope with a certain amount of trail running, but my 2 hour adventure across country, uphill and down dale the other day would have stretched them to their limit. Ons really do suit me. Can't imagine running in anything else now x

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theoldfellow

What is it with girls and shoes?

They do look nice though. Happy Feet!

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I knowI know, you NEVER get men on the forum posting about their new running shoes, oh, no 😜 that isn’t Pink posting below about how he needs these πŸ˜‰

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JennyH10

Ooh they’re fab, I hope you enjoy many a happy trail mile in those beauties!

β€’ in reply toJennyH10

Thank you me too 😊

pinkaardvark profile image
pinkaardvarkGraduate10

I need these as they don't have a giant hole to trap gravel. Are they orange or red? It's hard to tell from the pic. I probably need the cloudventures(goretex) though as I won't buy another non waterproof trail shoe. Getting soaking socks within minutes of running long grass is miserable.

β€’ in reply topinkaardvark

They are pretty much the colour in the photo, flame orange- well, depending on your screen. If you have an iPad, use that as it will show the colour as it is. These are water resistant apparently, though a couple of reviews I read say their feet stayed dry in mud and puddles etc. The cloudventure high top are the waterproof ones I thin, but these are lighter and more cut away at ankle, which I like. Anyway, we shall see. If you do their 30 day return, you can try them out and return for an exchange or refund with free postage, after wearing them for a month

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Sadie-runsGraduate10β€’ in reply to

Flame orange - swoon!

β€’ in reply toSadie-runs

Sadie-runs , I've looked at them again next to the photo and they are not as deep in colour, more the colour around the larger On logo in the photo. they are very cool (or hot!). I'm in love with them already, having tried them on round the house. I need to run in them to see if I should go up a size. they are comfortable but very snug.

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Sadie-runsGraduate10β€’ in reply to

Whatevs, they are BEAUTIFUL and will be a joy to run in. 😁 Hope they pan out to be the right size. Roomy toe box, which I love. I am 1.5 sizes bigger than my β€œday” shoes in On.

β€’ in reply toSadie-runs

yes, this is what worries me. My clouds are two sizes up and the flyers a size and a half. These are just a size up. I will find out tomorrow. If they are too small, On will change them even though i have worn them as I did the 30 day trial offer.

pinkaardvark profile image
pinkaardvarkGraduate10β€’ in reply to

I don't think I'd like the high top ones. Maybe more suitable for rocky stuff where the extra ankle support may help, not sure tney are high enough for that though. The ones I meant were these on-running.com/en-gb/produc... shame the peaks look so good though as orange is my favourite.

β€’ in reply topinkaardvark

I was going to go for the standard ventures, but the Peaks are the lightest trail shoes they do. I’m happy with water resistant and dry out fast qualities. If you get blisters I can understand your concern. What socks are you wearing? The mono skin ones just don’t seem to rub, whatever you do with them

pinkaardvark profile image
pinkaardvarkGraduate10β€’ in reply to

I wear more mile socks generally. I am very happy with them. I do get hot feet partly because I'm 6'3" but only have size 9 toots. So they have to do a lot of work. I get blisters if my feet are wet, hence why I'd prefer them to stay dry. Every one is different with regards to blisters. I have tried lots of socks before and don't suffer blisters with these except when my feet get soaked and I run long and fast. A short slow wet run would probably be OK I guess but anything over 10 would rip into my feet.

β€’ in reply topinkaardvark

Ps: just watched the video on their site and he says the uppers dry extremremly quickly. Worth reading customer reviews as several people say they’ve been brilliant through water, mud etc.

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tony_aGraduate10

They look great. I think I need some new shoes πŸ˜€πŸ˜€

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Always room for new shoes 😊

tony_a profile image
tony_aGraduate10β€’ in reply to

Definitely. Some waterproof trails for wet grass in the morning (as suggested by pinkaardvark above) are definitely on my shopping list now πŸ˜€

Ripcurlrana71 profile image
Ripcurlrana71Graduate10

Very nice Flick! πŸ‘ŒπŸΌ

β€’ in reply toRipcurlrana71

Long cross country run tomorrow to try them out πŸ˜ŠπŸŒžπŸŒžπŸŒžπŸƒπŸΌβ€β™€οΈπŸƒπŸΌβ€β™€οΈπŸƒπŸΌβ€β™€οΈ

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Ripcurlrana71Graduate10β€’ in reply to

Sounds great!! 😊😊

misswobble profile image
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They are gorgeous πŸ˜ƒπŸ‘πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ You just want to stroke them πŸ˜ƒ

Trail shoes are meant to let water drain through. If it gets in it can get out. In cold weather if the wet can’t get out the feet freeze 😬. You can get skin- like socks It’s cold when you get the first icy ingress ,but ok after that, when your body acclimitises I make sure I have minimal socks on, eg fine knit jobs.

β€’ in reply tomisswobble

They’re delicious aren’t they 😊

I’m happy with their waterproof qualities, water resistant and dry out quickly, but pinkaardvark might like to read your response. I never wear anything but hilly mono skin socks, ankle in winter and anklet in summer, except when I wear the compression socks my daughter gave me.

pinkaardvark profile image
pinkaardvarkGraduate10β€’ in reply tomisswobble

My experience is feet get soaked. Shoes may drain but socks are now sodden and then I get blisters and feet feel heavy. I'd much rather just have had shoes that didn't get soaked through within 2 minutes of running through grass. I appreciate your comments about drainage etc. But goretez is a. Membrane that allows water out but not in so should be fine and you wouldn't be able to buy waterproof trail shoes if they were a bad idea.

β€’ in reply topinkaardvark

I had soaked socks on a 7k run with my daughter and granddaughter but not a sign of blisters or rubbing. The Cloudventure Peaks seem to be made of some kind of ripstop type of material. Anyway, we shall see.

pinkaardvark profile image
pinkaardvarkGraduate10β€’ in reply to

You must have better feet than me. Soaked socks quickly means blisters for me. Plus I'd rather just have dry feet lol

β€’ in reply topinkaardvark

I've been over my ankles in wet and liquid mud in the fujirados and my feet stayed dry. Reading the reviews for the Peak, it seems they are fairly waterproof. I wear mono skin socks and have never had a blister with any of my running shoes.

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pinkaardvarkGraduate10β€’ in reply to

Mine were soaked pretty quickly running through long grass early in the day, I'd say they had zero water proof resistance. Dried out OK when I took the insoles out and left overnight which is good.

I guess it's how you use them but unless there goretex or better they are not waterproof enough for me.

β€’ in reply topinkaardvark

Sure, I understand. Also you are heavier than me, so more pressure to rub blisters I guess. I midfoot strike too, so am light on my feet.

pinkaardvark profile image
pinkaardvarkGraduate10β€’ in reply to

Well I never

β€’ in reply topinkaardvark

What do you never?

misswobble profile image
misswobbleGraduate10

I think fujirado should be a word πŸ˜ƒ

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Lol 🀣

Lorijay profile image
LorijayGraduate10

Love them!! They are gorgeous. I think new shoes is a great idea, thanks Flick :)

Enjoy your run in them :)

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Thank you. They are deliciousπŸ˜ŠπŸ’—πŸ’—πŸ’—

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GoGo_JoJoGraduate10

Woah! Those are snazzy!!! They look like the Ferrari of trail shoes!

Happy new shoes! I hope the fit works out, nothing worse than bad fitting shoes πŸ‘πŸ˜

β€’ in reply toGoGo_JoJo

Thanks. If they don’t, I will get free return and replacement even if worn , so while it would be a pain to wait, at least I know they will be replaced with the right fit.

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Tasha99Graduate10

Gorgeous! Wish I could have ons. πŸ‘πŸ½

β€’ in reply toTasha99

And you can’t because? Ah, do you need support? Some of theirs claim support, but I think the ma in point is that the design of the shoes is supposed to overcome injuries and pronation problems, but I wouldn’t like to stake my reputation on it 😊

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Tasha99Graduate10β€’ in reply to

Over pronation. I wanted them but I was banned from man in shop πŸ˜‚ Need much more support πŸ˜”πŸ˜‚

β€’ in reply toTasha99

thats a shame. Lots more lovely shoes to try though 😊

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pinkaardvarkGraduate10β€’ in reply toTasha99

Did they suggest Brooks or asics. I'm sure they get a bigger kickback from Brooks. Didn't seem to wanted to sell me On shoes but that's what I wanted so that's what I bought 😊

β€’ in reply topinkaardvark

Interesting, Up and Running in Oxford brought out a whole range of neutral shoes including the Ons when I had my first gait analysis. They are just limited in which Ons they stock, which is why I didn't go to them to try the Peaks. They are all keen runners organising runs and doing charity events, so I think they are keene to get you in the right shoes - though maybe they get equal profit from all they stock.

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ju-ju-Graduate10

Nice colour :)

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They will know where to find me when I land up wedged face down in a ditch πŸ˜‰

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