go out in 25 degrees of heat and sun to try out these babies, my new On Cloudventure Peak trail shoes - though not across country: I will do that tomorrow or Wednesday if I wake up early enough. So just a short, sharp burst 1.52km/10.49min/7.08km pace.
I had ordered the wrong size and they had to go back, so I've only just got the replacements today. I can happily say they are incredible. Fast, and the push off is really snappy. I've yet to see if they are good over rough terrain, but I can't see that they won't be, and they have very positive reviews to that effect on the On Running website. So I am thrilled. This is my third pair of Ons and can't see myself buying anything but On running shoes from now on (if you see what I mean).
pinkaardvark you will be pleased to hear that I am DRIPPING with sweat ALL over!!! It just needs to be hotter for me than a lot of people before I do.
Oh, crikey, quick edit, just looked at the stats for the run again on my Garmin and it claims it was 31 degrees. Don't know if that's accurate.
Love those! And the leggings 😘 That orange colour would go with my running sunglasses. Not that I'm co-ordinated when I run of course 😂 No, no not me 😉
How vain we are LOL. The leggings are comic book by Sturdy by Design (you don't have to be sturdy, they do all sizes). I have aurora and wild Africa (my favourite) as well. And there is some colour in all of them that matches all my other gear (though by accident rather than design)
On are amazing! I was fine. It was only ten minutes and i had my hat on. i was really invigorated when i got back. I run faster when it's a short run: I always jeep my pace down if I'm going any distance, which is probably why i can run for nearly two hours without stopping or walking - and I did that in the mid morning heat two weeks ago xxx
Ooh suits you Flick, very very smart. Love the colour too. You were brave in thst heat too. I'm tempted now by these, but I don't do rough terrain, at least not yet, which are best or good for road running Flick, be interesting to see? Well don't lovely lady 👍🤗 xx
Thank you If you want On shoes, I find the Cloudflyers really good, they have a bit of support but are fine for neutral runners too. I also have the Clouds. All are very comfortable, incredibly light, and their philosophy is that they tackle different gaits by using the cloud pods on the soles of the shoes. Loads of reviews on their site from people who claim leg, knee, hip or foot pain has disappeared using these shoes. Certainly i've never had any pain or blisters with them and never had to break them in. The trail shoes they do can also be used on the road xx
It’s absolutely parched, and we have hardly any flowers this year. Perhaps I should just stand in the garden in my shoes and leggings to add a bit of colour 😂😂😂
Well as I'm called orangeguy I guess I should have a pair shouldn't I ... they certainly make my Saucony's look pretty tame 😂 . . . I think I might just pass on the unicorn leggings though 😂
Oh Flick, so cool/hot. Love your running fashion!!! After both yours and Sadie-runs sales pitch for on cloudflyer I am seriously thinking of acquiring a pair😊 I over pronate so need some stability though but you say they offer support? How do they size up, I'm a 6 in everyday shoes, are they roomy enough in the toe box? Sorry so many questions 😊😊
Hi LJ. The Cloudflyers offer the most stability out of their range, but I have no idea if they are okay for over-pronators, sorry. Best thing you can do is go into a shop and try them on a treadmill and have someone analyse your gait with them on. They actually corrected a mild over pronation I have in one foot, so might be okay for you! I take a size and a half bigger than my normal day shoe, and yes I find the toe box nice and roomy (especially compared to my old ASICS!) xxx
Thanks Sadie, good suggestions. Glad to here they have a decent toe box can't manage narrow. Watch this space for hopefully pic of new shoes in the near future.
On claim their shoes correct gait problems with the way the cloud pods on the soles work. They don’t try to support or correct as such but let your foot work in a way that is natural and pain free. I advise going to their website and reading about the shoe then reading the reviews: there are people on there with pronation issues and other problems who swear by the shoes. Also email on for advice. They were very helpful over sizing. I take 7 or 7.5 in ordinary shoes (depending on make) and 8.5 in On shoes 😊
I love orange and purple and was cross today that my fave capris are black Lots of pockets for trail runs but boring black ☹️ I shall have a word with Ron Hill😃
mine only does very slightly under the forehead band bit, but i think i would be sweating there anyway under my fringe. The hat is fully ventilated and thin material with a peak, but it seems to work to keep me from heat stroke.
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If you want On shoes, I find the Cloudflyers really good, they have a bit of support but are fine for neutral runners too. I also have the Clouds. All are very comfortable, incredibly light, and their philosophy is that they tackle different gaits by using the cloud pods on the soles of the shoes. Loads of reviews on their site from people who claim leg, knee, hip or foot pain has disappeared using these shoes. Certainly i've never had any pain or blisters with them and never had to break them in. The trail shoes they do can also be used on the road xx
Last shoe post, i promise 😁
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I'm back, albeit slow and steady
Too hot to run
