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On Cloudboom Strike
Diadora Gara Carbon 2
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Weight
207.2 g (7.31 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
4.0 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Weight
208.1 g (7.34 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.1 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Our Verdict
On Cloudboom Strike
Diadora Gara Carbon 2
The On Cloudboom Strike and Diadora Gara Carbon 2 are both carbon-plated racers that share many similarities on paper: similar weight, low drop, and a comparable plate position. However, the Cloudboom Strike is noticeably softer underfoot, but while it offers a well-cushioned ride, its midsole is less responsive and lacks the bounce of the Gara Carbon 2's foam.
Variants
- Cloudboom Strike (Limelight/Wolf - (Men - US 9))
- Cloudboom Strike (Limelight/Wolf - (Women - US 7))
- Cloudboom Strike (White/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Cloudboom Strike (White/Black - (Women - US 7))
- Cloudboom Strike (White/Flame - (Men - US 9))
- Cloudboom Strike (White/Flame - (Women - US 7))
- Gara Carbon 2 (Light Blue/Lapis Blue - (Men - US 9))
- Gara Carbon 2 (Light Blue/Lapis Blue - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
8.4
8.5
Forefoot Energy Return
8.1
8.5
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
7.9
7.9
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
207.2 g (7.31 oz)
208.1 g (7.34 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Heel Stack Height
39.7 mm
38.1 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
35.7 mm
31.0 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
4.0 mm
7.1 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
4.0 mm
6.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
84 mm (3.3")
80 mm (3.1")
Outsole Arch Width
64 mm (2.5")
74 mm (2.9")
Outsole Forefoot Width
112 mm (4.4")
111 mm (4.4")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.16
2.10
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.14
3.58
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
274 mm (10.8")
275 mm (10.8")
Internal Heel Width
59 mm (2.3")
59 mm (2.3")
Internal Forefoot Width
95 mm (3.7")
88 mm (3.5")
Wide Sizing Available
No
No
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Non-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber
Performance
Heel Energy Return
8.2
8.5
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
81.7%
84.0%
Forefoot Energy Return
8.1
8.5
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
81.5%
84.1%
Heel Cushioning
8.0
7.0
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.65 J
3.54 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
9.70 J
8.63 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
16.52 J
13.93 J
Forefoot Cushioning
9.0
7.7
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 800N
5.83 J
5.06 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
10.15 J
8.27 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
15.04 J
11.69 J
Heel Firmness
5.4
6.5
Heel Firmness
Firmness At 550N
49.9 N/mm
53.9 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
109.3 N/mm
136.1 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
244.1 N/mm
317.9 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
7.0
8.4
Forefoot Firmness
Firmness At 800N
84.0 N/mm
109.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
167.9 N/mm
234.1 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
343.0 N/mm
502.9 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
8.6
7.2
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 10km
9.59 J
7.75 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
9.46 J
7.66 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
9.40 J
7.62 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
9.35 J
7.59 J
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