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Cloudsurfer Trail 2 Running Shoe - Women's
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The Grivet Take
The Cloudsurfer Trail 2 is On's smooth-to-mixed terrain trail trainer, 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 (B) only for women'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. Best for runnable trails and door-to-trail commutes.
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 (women's 8)
- 9.0 oz · 255 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.
- B
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.
On Cloud 5
Choose the Cloudsurfer Trail 2 if you want a trail-ready shoe with CloudTec Phase, Missiongrip lugs, and a 30mm/22mm stack. Choose the Cloud 5 if you want a 7oz Zero-Gravity foam pavement shoe with no trail outsole.
Compare On Cloud 5 →
Brooks Cascadia 19
Choose the Cloudsurfer Trail 2 if you want the rocker-driven CloudTec Phase ride and an 8mm drop. Choose the Cascadia 19 if you want Brooks's articulated rock plate and TrailTack rubber at a higher 9mm drop and slightly taller stack.
Compare Brooks Cascadia 19 →
Saucony Peregrine 16
Choose the Cloudsurfer Trail 2 if you want a softer rocker-driven trail shoe at an 8mm drop. Choose the Peregrine 16 if you want Vibram Megagrip with 4mm chevron lugs and a low 4mm drop built for technical terrain and mud.
Compare Saucony Peregrine 16 →
Brooks Ghost Trail 1
Choose the Cloudsurfer Trail 2 if you want the more aggressive Missiongrip outsole and CloudTec Phase ride on technical trail. Choose the Ghost Trail if you want a softer DNA LOFT v2 road-to-trail crossover with TrailTack rubber and a 6mm drop.
Compare Brooks Ghost Trail 1 →
Buyer's guide
Read our trail running shoes guide
Lugs, rock plates, stack height, and fit for everything from gravel to technical singletrack.
Read the guide