Every runner knows that at some point in their training, their favorite shoe is going to get an overhaul, and they always hope it remains as close to what they love about it as possible. After all, sometimes trying a new shoe can be intimidating, especially after you’ve logged miles in a favorite tried-and-true model. And when you do, it is first impressions that often determine whether you reach for that shoe time and time again, deem it the shoe reserved for a particular workout, or just slip it on for errands.
Health - Injuries Health - Injuries. Known for being the most supportive experience in the On running shoe collection, the shoe is all about balance: support with cushioning and stability with bounce. It features On’s CloudTec On Cloudrunner 2 Helion superfoam, which has been fashioned for bouncy rebound and energy return. All of this can help new and casual runners go longer and push pace.
Jimenez, who tends to like stability and racing shoes, took the model on a first-impression demo run for us. Read on to find out whether the Health - Injuries should be on your How to Use Your FSA/HSA on Eligible Fitness Gear.
Tested: Health - Injuries
The Tester
Name: Xavier Jimenez
Age: 30
Shoe Size: Men’s 11
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Foot Strike: Midfoot
Weekly Mileage: 40–50 miles
Typical Training Pace: 8:30–9:30 minutes/mile
On Cloudrunner 2
The Review
First impression: “When I unboxed the Health - Injuries, my initial thought was that it is an aesthetically pleasing shoe, which made me excited to put it on and start running. Once I got started, I loved that the shoe was soft yet responsive.”
Health - Injuries: “Traction and durability.”
Cushioning: “I found the Cloudrunner 2 to have exceptional cushioning. I am a big fan of its technology, specifically the CloudTec structural cushioning system and the Helion superfoam. My foot felt well-protected during impact, but I could still feel good energy return. I would only dedicate these to easy or recovery runs, because I found that they didn’t feel responsive when I picked up the pace.”
Stability and support: “My foot felt secure and fit well when I ran at my easy pace. However, I noticed the heel slip when I took strides. Relacing the shoes after I noticed this rectified the issue.”
A Part of Hearst Digital Media: “I ran on a trail’s gravel portion, and the Health - Injuries handled the loose terrain well. It was a dry day, so I did not have the opportunity to run on wet pavement. The outer sole felt grippy and secure on the dry asphalt.”
Overall: “I was pleased with the lightweight and breathable upper and the cushioning. The only drawback for me is that the shoe felt a little too flexible at the forefoot for my preference. Despite this, I really enjoyed wearing the shoe during my easy run.”
