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Cloudsurfer Trail 2 Trail Running Shoe - Men's
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The Grivet Take
The Cloudsurfer Trail 2 is On's smooth-to-mixed terrain trail trainer for men, the trail-version cousin of the road Cloudsurfer 2. 30/22 stack with an 8mm drop, CloudTec Phase midsole, and Missiongrip rubber outsole tuned for trail grip. Best for door-to-trail commutes, smooth doubletrack, and runners who want On's distinctive forward-rolling ride on dirt. Skip it for technical scrambling or maximum cushion long days; the Saucony Peregrine 16 or Brooks Cascadia 19 are better picks there.
Fit & Feel snapshot
Fit
LengthHow the shoe fits compared with true-to-size expectations.
True to size
Toe box widthHow much side-to-side room the shoe has across the front of the foot.3 of 5
NarrowWide
Toe box volumeHow much vertical room the shoe has above the toes.3 of 5
LowHigh
MidfootHow snug or roomy the shoe feels through the arch and laces.3 of 5
SnugRoomy
Heel holdHow securely the back of the shoe holds the heel.4 of 5
LooseLocked
Ride
CushionHow much material sits underfoot. This is about amount of cushioning, not how soft it feels.3 of 5
MinimalMaximal
SoftnessHow soft or firm the cushioning feels underfoot.3 of 5
FirmPlush
RockerHow much the shoe's shape rolls you forward through the step.4 of 5
FlatAggressive
ResponsivenessHow much pop or energy return the shoe feels like it gives back.4 of 5
DeadBouncy
Support
Support TypeSupport Type describes how much built-in guidance the shoe has. Neutral shoes do not add support structure. Stability shoes use geometry, rails, firmer foam, or frame designs to create a more guided feel. Motion control shoes are the maximum-support category and are rare in modern running.
Neutral
Stability
Motion Control
No added support structure
PlatformPlatform describes the width and shape of the shoe's base underfoot. A wider platform can feel steadier even when the shoe is neutral. This is separate from Support Type.
Standard platform
How it fits
Fits true to size with a standard On last. Toe box runs standard width with normal vertical room. Midfoot is normal volume; heel hold is good. Available in Standard (D) only for men's.
How it feels
Cushion is moderate; CloudTec Phase produces On's forward-rolling feel with trail-appropriate firmness. Pronounced rocker drives smooth toe-off. Missiongrip rubber outsole grips reliably on dirt, mixed terrain, and wet conditions; lug depth is moderate, not aggressive.
Quick specs
- Category
- Long run trainer
- Surface
- Smooth trail · Mixed terrain · Technical trail
- Heel stackHow much shoe sits between your foot and the ground.
- 30.0 mm
- Forefoot stack
- 22.0 mm
- DropThe difference between heel height and forefoot height, measured in millimeters.
- 8.0 mm
- Weight (men's 9)
- 10.2 oz · 289 g
- CushionHow much material sits underfoot. This is about amount of cushioning, not how soft it feels.
- 3 / 5
- Support TypeSupport Type describes how much built-in guidance the shoe has. Neutral shoes do not add support structure. Stability shoes use geometry, rails, firmer foam, or frame designs to create a more guided feel. Motion control shoes are the maximum-support category and are rare in modern running.
- Neutral
- PlatformPlatform describes the width and shape of the shoe's base underfoot. A wider platform can feel steadier even when the shoe is neutral. This is separate from Support Type.
- Standard platform
- Midsole
- CloudTec Phase
- Outsole
- Missiongrip rubber
- PlateA stiff layer, usually carbon, nylon, or TPU, built into some shoes to add structure, snap, or propulsion.
- No
- WidthsThe width options this shoe is made in. Actual availability depends on current inventory.
- D
Tech, translated
CloudTec Phase is On's hollow-pod midsole tuned for the Cloudsurfer line, used here in a trail-appropriate version.
Missiongrip rubber is On's trail-rubber compound, designed for grip on wet rocks, mud, and loose surfaces.
Compare it toSimilar shoes or common alternatives, with the key fit and ride differences called out.
Brooks Cascadia 19
Compared with the Brooks Cascadia 19, the Cloudsurfer Trail has the distinctive On CloudTec ride; the Cascadia is a more traditional cushioned trail trainer with a rock plate
Compare Brooks Cascadia 19 →
Saucony Peregrine 15
Choose the On Cloudsurfer Trail 2 if you want a high-cushion trail running feel. Choose the Saucony Peregrine 15 if you want a lower 4mm drop and a propulsive plate and a lighter 9.5oz feel.
Compare Saucony Peregrine 15 →
Hoka Challenger 8
Compared with the Hoka Challenger 8, both are door-to-trail crossovers; the Challenger has Hoka geometry, the Cloudsurfer has CloudTec.
Compare Hoka Challenger 8 →
Altra Lone Peak 9
Choose the On Cloudsurfer Trail 2 if you want more cushion. Choose the Altra Lone Peak 9 if you want a lower 0mm drop.
Compare Altra Lone Peak 9 →