On Cloudboom Strike vs Cloudboom Max

The On Cloudboom Max and On Cloudboom Strike are two of the Swiss brand's racing shoes, each targeting a different segment of the pack. The Cloudboom Max is designed for marathoners aiming for a time of 4 hours or more, while the Cloudboom Strike would be more suitable for a 3-hour marathon. The Max has a wider base, which offers more lateral stability, but also adds significant weight. It has a plastic plate, which does add some rigidity, but is also heavier than the carbon plate in the Cloudboom Strike. Both shoes' midsoles contain a foam branded as Helion HF, but the Strike's version of it provides much better energy return.