On Cloudboom Strike vs Under Armour Velociti Elite 3

The On Cloudboom Strike and Under Armour Velociti Elite 3 are two racing shoes that share a similar low-drop geometry and similar energy return. The On shoe has a more accommodating fit, especially through the arch, and is more spacious in the toe box. The shoes both have carbon-plated midsoles, but the plate in the Under Armour is flat through the midfoot before curving up in the forefoot. The plate in the On is spoon-shaped, dipping under the ball of the foot before scooping back up toward the toes. The setup of the On is a bit more suited to forefoot strikers, while the Under Armour slightly favors midfoot strikers.