On Cloud 5 vs On Cloudswift 4

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💕 LoveBar Verdict

Cloud 5 is the everyday essential, Cloudswift 4 is the run-to-brunch shoe — On for two different lives.

How They Compare

The things that actually matter 💅

☁️ Cloud Walk
On Cloudswift 4 wins
💡 Cloudswift 4 Helion foam gives more responsive cushioning
💅 Head Turner
On Cloud 5 wins
💡 Cloud 5 minimalist design fits literally any outfit
💪 Built Different
On Cloudswift 4 wins
💡 Cloudswift 4 beefier build handles higher mileage
🔥 Street Cred
On Cloud 5 wins
💡 Cloud 5 is the shoe that made On a household name
💸 Flex or Finesse?
On Cloud 5 wins
💡 Cloud 5 costs less and covers more lifestyle situations

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Which One Is For You?

Two amazing products, two different vibes ✨

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The Everyday Optimizer
On Cloud 5 lover
  • You need one shoe for commuting, travel, and light workouts
  • You want something that looks sharp with both athleisure and chinos
  • You value lightweight comfort above all else
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The Active Urban Explorer
On Cloudswift 4 lover
  • You want a real running shoe that still looks great casually
  • You need more cushion and support for longer distances
  • You run in the morning and wear the same shoes to work

The Full Story

LoveBar's deep-dive, written for humans 💕

On Cloud 5 versus Cloudswift 4 is the question every On fan eventually faces: do you want the lifestyle shoe that can sort of run, or the running shoe that can sort of lifestyle? The Cloud 5 is On's bestseller for a reason. It is impossibly light, the speed-lacing system is genius for travel, and it looks clean enough to wear to a business casual office. It handles light jogs and gym sessions fine, but its real superpower is being the most comfortable all-day shoe in your closet. The Cloudswift 4 pushes into proper running territory with more Helion foam, a beefier outsole, and a structure that can handle real training mileage. It is still On-level stylish but with genuine athletic intent behind the design. The Cloud 5 is for people who move through their day and want comfort at every turn. The Cloudswift 4 is for people who actually run and want their shoe to keep up. Both are classically On — Swiss, clean, and somehow always appropriate.