On Cloudsurfer Max vs Nike Vomero Plus

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Our Verdict

On Cloudsurfer Max

Nike Vomero Plus

The On Cloudsurfer Max and Nike Vomero Plus both target runners looking for a cushioned and comfortable ride, but they execute differently toward that goal. The Nike is heavier, is higher stacked, and delivers a much bouncier, more cushioned ride, so it feels like a true premium trainer that prioritizes softness, protection, and energy return for long runs and daily cruising. The Cloudsurfer Max, by contrast, is firmer, with much less rebound and less deep cushioning than the name suggests, but it feels more stable and more predictable underfoot thanks to its platform and geometry. 

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Variants

  • Cloudsurfer Max (Black/Eclipse - (Men - US 9))
  • Cloudsurfer Max (Black/Eclipse - (Women - US 7))
  • Vomero Plus (Black/Cool Grey/Metallic Dark Grey/White - (Men - US 9))
  • Vomero Plus (Black/Cool Grey/Metallic Dark Grey/White - (Women - US 7))
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Main Differences for
Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Marathon Racing 
 

5.1
7.2

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

0.8
7.8

Heel Energy Return 
 

0.6
7.7

Weight  

4.6
5.2

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

4.6
5.2

Right Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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On Cloudsurfer Max Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Nike Vomero Plus Right Shoe Weight Photo

Left Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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On Cloudsurfer Max Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Nike Vomero Plus Left Shoe Weight Photo

Weight 
 

295.1 g (10.41 oz)
280.7 g (9.90 oz)

Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo 
 

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Heel Stack Height 
 

37.6 mm
43.8 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

31.2 mm
34.4 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

6.4 mm
9.4 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

N/A
10.0 mm

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

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On Cloudsurfer Max 3D Model Full Shoe
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Nike Vomero Plus 3D Model Full Shoe

Outsole Heel Width 
 

93 mm (3.7")
99 mm (3.9")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

75 mm (3.0")
75 mm (3.0")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

113 mm (4.5")
115 mm (4.5")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

2.47
2.26

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

3.62
3.34

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

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On Cloudsurfer Max 3D Model Internal
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Nike Vomero Plus 3D Model Internal

Internal Length 
 

278 mm (10.9")
278 mm (10.9")

Internal Heel Width 
 

67 mm (2.6")
64 mm (2.5")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

93 mm (3.7")
91 mm (3.6")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

Yes
Yes

Forefoot Fit: Width 
 

9.3
9.6

Forefoot Width Photo 
 

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Nike Vomero Plus Forefoot Width Photo

Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation 
 

3.4 mm (0.135")
2.3 mm (0.091")

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

0.4 mm (0.017")
2.3 mm (0.091")

Forefoot Fit: Height 
 

8.7
10

Forefoot Height Photo 
 

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Nike Vomero Plus Forefoot Height Photo

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-1.9 mm (-0.074")
0.2 mm (0.007")

Arch Fit: Width 
 

10
5.8

Arch Fit Photo 
 

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Nike Vomero Plus Arch Fit Photo

Arch Width TTS Deviation 
 

0.2 mm (0.009")
-6.0 mm (-0.236")

Length Fit 
 

10
10

Toe Clearance Photo 
 

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Nike Vomero Plus Toe Clearance Photo

Heel Rocker Geometry 
 

8.4

Heel Rocker Photo  

Nike Vomero Plus Heel Rocker Photo

Heel Spring 
 

33 mm (1.3")

Heel Apex Position 
 

28.1%

Heel Rocker Angle 
 

21.2°

Forefoot Rocker Geometry 
 

6.5

Forefoot Rocker Photo  

Nike Vomero Plus Forefoot Rocker Photo

Toe Spring 
 

45 mm (1.8")

Toe Apex Position 
 

61.3%

Forefoot Rocker Angle 
 

21.0°

Other Features  

Other Features Photo 
 

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Nike Vomero Plus Other Features Photo

Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Semi-gusseted
Non-gusseted

Plate 
 

None
None
Performance

Heel Compression Energy Return 
 

0.6
7.7

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

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On Cloudsurfer Max Heel Energy Return
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Nike Vomero Plus Heel Energy Return

Heel Energy Return 
 

60.7%
79.4%

Forefoot Compression Energy Return 
 

0.8
7.8

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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On Cloudsurfer Max Forefoot Energy Return
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Nike Vomero Plus Forefoot Energy Return

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

63.2%
79.5%

Heel Cushioning 
 

6.9
8.4

Heel Cushioning Picture 
 

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Nike Vomero Plus Heel Cushioning Picture

Heel Cushioning  

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On Cloudsurfer Max Heel Cushioning
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Nike Vomero Plus Heel Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

3.15 J
3.64 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

8.43 J
10.40 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

14.79 J
18.04 J

Forefoot Cushioning 
 

7.1
8.6

Forefoot Cushioning Picture 
 

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On Cloudsurfer Max Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Nike Vomero Plus Forefoot Cushioning Picture

Forefoot Cushioning  

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On Cloudsurfer Max Forefoot Cushioning
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Nike Vomero Plus Forefoot Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

4.40 J
5.41 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

7.50 J
9.50 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

11.08 J
13.92 J

Heel Firmness 
 

6.0
4.7

Heel Firmness  

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On Cloudsurfer Max Heel Firmness
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Nike Vomero Plus Heel Firmness

Firmness At 550N 
 

59.2 N/mm
46.6 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

121.4 N/mm
95.6 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

226.8 N/mm
220.5 N/mm

Forefoot Firmness 
 

8.2
7.3

Forefoot Firmness  

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On Cloudsurfer Max Forefoot Firmness
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Nike Vomero Plus Forefoot Firmness

Firmness At 800N 
 

119.3 N/mm
87.8 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

234.6 N/mm
182.2 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

397.5 N/mm
376.3 N/mm

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

6.0
7.1

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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On Cloudsurfer Max Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
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Nike Vomero Plus Forefoot Long Run Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

6.64 J
7.70 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

6.45 J
7.54 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

6.34 J
7.43 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

6.27 J
7.37 J

Rocker Stiffness 
 

6.3

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video  

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph  

 Preview Graph
Nike Vomero Plus Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph

Force To Flatten The Rocker 
 

67 N

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

7.1

Forefoot Bending Video  

Forefoot Bending Energy Return  

 Preview Graph
Nike Vomero Plus Forefoot Bending Energy Return

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

65.7%

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

7.4

Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture  

Nike Vomero Plus Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture

Forefoot Bending Resistance  

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Nike Vomero Plus Forefoot Bending Resistance

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

12.8 N/mm

Forefoot Bending Force 
 

314 N

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