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Cloudswift 4 Running Shoe - Men's
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The Grivet Take
The Cloudswift 4 is On's road-focused tempo trainer for men, lighter and more responsive than the daily-mileage Cloudsurfer line. 32/22 stack with a 10mm drop, Helion foam, ~8.6 oz men's. Best for daily easy miles, tempo workouts, and short uptempo runs in urban environments. Skip it for max-cushion long runs or marathon training.
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.3 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. Available in Standard (D) only for men's.
How it feels
Cushion is moderate; Helion midsole reads responsive and snappy rather than plush. The 10mm drop and CloudTec geometry produce a forward-rolling feel suited to faster paces.
Quick specs
- Category
- Daily trainer
- Surface
- Pavement · Treadmill
- Heel stackHow much shoe sits between your foot and the ground.
- 32.0 mm
- Forefoot stack
- 22.0 mm
- DropThe difference between heel height and forefoot height, measured in millimeters.
- 10.0 mm
- Weight (men's 9)
- 8.6 oz · 244 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
- Helion (CloudTec)
- Outsole
- 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
Helion is On's lightweight EVA-blend midsole.
CloudTec geometry under the Helion produces On's signature forward-rolling feel.
Compare it toSimilar shoes or common alternatives, with the key fit and ride differences called out.
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