The latest version of the On Cloud features an updated upper that’s more accommodating for different foot shapes. A thin, breathable engineered mesh upper tops the forefoot of the shoe, while a thicker, more supportive material wraps around the midfoot and heel.
While the On Cloud 5 is meant to be more accommodating for different foot shapes, some reviewers felt the latest version fits looser than previous versions. Since there are plenty of ways to adjust the lacing, including two different lacing styles, it ultimately wasn’t a problem.
“These shoes fit a lot looser than I remember them, which isn’t a huge deal since I can change out the laces. The upper feels nice and breathable with just enough stretch to feel comfortable,” Caroline says.
The shoes come with On’s Speed-lacing system – bungee-type laces that are held over the eyelets with a knot, meaning there’s no need for tying and untying. In order to adjust the fit of the shoes, you can either tie the knot further down the lace and cut off the excess material, or switch the speed laces out for the standard laces, which come in the box. The forefoot features four extra eyelets, two on each side, to slip the standard laces through.
“At first glance, I didn’t think the bungee laces were adjustable at all, but there are additional eyelets at the top of each shoe. I untied the little knot at the end of the bungee, pulled it tighter through the top eyelet and tied a new knot. Voila! Now they feel great!” Kate says.
Reviewers appreciated having two separate lacing options, as well as the opportunity to skip the whole tying and untying process. The speed laces can save you some time when you get back from your errands, when you’re leaving for the gym or when you’re moving through the airport security checkpoint.
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