On Cloudboom Strike vs Salomon S/LAB Phantasm 3

The On Cloudboom Strike and Salomon S/LAB Phantasm 3 are two super shoes with distinctive visual designs and plenty of hype behind them, but they approach performance in very different ways. The Salomon is considerably lighter and feels more nimble when picking up the pace. The Cloudboom Strike, meanwhile, delivers significantly more bounce, cushioning, and responsiveness through its midsole. That said, its rocker tends to flatten a bit more under load, which reduces its effectiveness and makes the ride feel less smoothly rolling through toe-off.