On’s Cloudboom Strike Marathon Racing Shoe Is Over 40% Off

On's Cloudboom Strike racing shoe dropped 41%, now $165 from its regular $280.It features Helion HF PEBA cushioning and a carbon-fiber Speedboard that deliver responsive, bouncy propulsion for fast marathon paces, with a breathable upper and roomy toe box praised by testers.It now costs significantly less than comparable racers such as the Nike Alphafly and the adidas Adios Pro 4.Still hunting for a shoe for your next marathon? It’s rare to find a bargain on a top-tier racing shoe, but that’s exactly what On has in its “Last Season” section right now. The Cloudboom Strike, the brand’s dedicated marathon racing shoe, is available with a huge discount across both men’s and women’s colorways.Normally $280, the Cloudboom Strike is available in On’s Last Season section for $165, a 41% reduction. Both men’s and women’s versions are available at that price, and both have good size ranges in stock. Better yet, On’s price beats the prices at other retailers, such as Dick’s Sporting Goods, Running Warehouse, and Fleet Feet.As a dedicated marathon racer, the Cloudboom Strike is built to go fast over long distances. To achieve that, the shoe is packed with On’s Helion HF PEBA-based cushioning (including a removable “Bounceboard” footbed) and a spoon-shaped carbon-fiber Speedboard. The cushioning is firmer than other brands’ marathon racers, but combined with the Speedboard, it produces an incredibly responsive, bouncy feel that’ll help you set and maintain fast paces. While On has released Cloudboom Strike 2, the original version is still plenty capable for your next race day.RW tester Erin Bailey tried out a pair and appreciated the Cloudboom Strike’s breathable upper, roomy toe box, and cushioned-but-not-clunky design. She called it “very comfortable and flexible in a way that makes me feel free to run my fastest.”At $165, the Cloudboom Strike is a fraction of the cost of similar name-brand racers like the Nike Alphafly and adidas Adios Pro 4 but provides a similar propulsive ride, and it’s a superb pick for this fall’s marathon season.Shop the On Cloudboom Strike SaleMichael is a freelance writer with years of experience covering gear and the outdoors for Runner's World and other publications; when he's not writing, he's usually biking, hiking, and running in the mountains around Los Angeles, where he lives.