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Heel Stack Height
38.6 mm
Weight
209.1 g (7.38 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.5 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Heel Stack Height
40.1 mm
Weight
199.6 g (7.04 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
4.9 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Our Verdict
On Cloudboom Volt
On Cloudboom Strike 2
The On Cloudboom Strike 2 and On Cloudboom Volt are two race-day shoes from the same brand, but they feel very different. Get the Strike 2 if you want the more cushioned, energetic, and performance-focused option. Get the Volt if you prefer a firmer, steadier ride, especially if you're a heel striker or a slower runner who doesn’t need maximum efficiency.
Variants
- Cloudboom Volt (Black/Juniper - (Men - US 9))
- Cloudboom Volt (Juniper/Limelight - (Women - US 7))
- Cloudboom Strike 2 (Aconite/Verdite - (Women - US 7))
- Cloudboom Strike 2 (White/Lime - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
7.8
8.2
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
7.0
8.8
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
7.9
8.2
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
209.1 g (7.38 oz)
199.6 g (7.04 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
38.6 mm
40.1 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
30.1 mm
35.2 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.5 mm
4.9 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
5.0 mm
5.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
81 mm (3.2")
77 mm (3.0")
Outsole Arch Width
73 mm (2.9")
60 mm (2.4")
Outsole Forefoot Width
108 mm (4.3")
115 mm (4.5")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.09
1.92
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.58
3.27
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
276 mm (10.9")
274 mm (10.8")
Internal Heel Width
59 mm (2.3")
60 mm (2.4")
Internal Forefoot Width
89 mm (3.5")
90 mm (3.5")
Wide Sizing Available
No
No
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.8
9.4
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
-1.2 mm (-0.047")
2.8 mm (0.110")
Toe TTS Deviation
0.8 mm (0.032")
2.8 mm (0.110")
Forefoot Fit: Height
8.7
8.8
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-1.8 mm (-0.071")
-1.7 mm (-0.067")
Arch Fit: Width
7.1
9.8
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-4.6 mm (-0.180")
2.6 mm (0.102")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
8.2
7.8
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
28 mm (1.1")
28 mm (1.1")
Heel Apex Position
24.6%
29.8%
Heel Rocker Angle
21.8°
18.2°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
6.6
7.9
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
45 mm (1.8")
55 mm (2.2")
Toe Apex Position
57.9%
64.9%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
20.6°
28.8°
Foam
Primary Foam Picture
Secondary Foam Picture
Primary Foam Name
Helion HF
Primary Foam Type
PEBA
Secondary Foam Name
N/A
Secondary Foam Type
No Secondary Foam
Laces
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Lace Type
Flat
Width
4.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.2 mm (0.0")
Stretch
7.5%
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Non-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
7.8
8.7
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Energy Return
79.9%
85.4%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
8.2
8.7
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Energy Return
81.7%
85.5%
Heel Cushioning
8.5
8.6
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
4.01 J
4.37 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
10.33 J
10.57 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
17.01 J
17.00 J
Forefoot Cushioning
8.3
9.0
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 800N
5.37 J
6.05 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
9.03 J
10.09 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
13.04 J
14.59 J
Heel Firmness
6.8
5.8
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 550N
38.4 N/mm
33.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
49.1 N/mm
45.5 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
70.3 N/mm
66.3 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
6.1
4.6
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
49.1 N/mm
43.7 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
65.4 N/mm
58.4 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
92 N/mm
82 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
7.0
8.8
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 10km
7.69 J
9.95 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
7.50 J
9.82 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
7.38 J
9.75 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
7.31 J
9.69 J
Rocker Stiffness
5.8
4.9
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
57 N
42 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
7.7
8.4
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
69.4%
75.1%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
7.6
8.1
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
15.6 N/mm
20.7 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
291 N
304 N
Heel Compression Depth
7.3
Heel Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Compression At 550N
16.3 mm
Heel Compression At 1100N
24.2 mm
Heel Compression At 1900N
28.7 mm
Forefoot Compression Depth
7.6
Forefoot Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Compression At 800N
18.3 mm
Forefoot Compression At 1300N
22.3 mm
Forefoot Compression At 2050N
25.0 mm
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