Cloud

Back in June 2016, I did a google search for "running shoes wide forefeet", and I discovered the On-Running shoes that day. I literally went to Lexington, MA, to buy this pair of shoes, because that's the only place around here that stocks this shoe. That pair was 10.5, and I wear 10 on the Brannock. Anyways, that shoe was very good, and it was also the best looking shoe ever for me.

I then bought another almost identical pair to the shoe from June 2016. This time, I increased the size to 11, and that was even better. I've always had problems with contusions in my toe nails (i.e. my toe nails becoming constricted), but ever since I went up half a size, I've had NO problems.

With my size 11 shoes, I ran a few half marathons, and recently, I ran the Cambridge Second Annual Half Marathon on November 19th in the rain. I also take them to the gym, and best of all, I CAN PUT THEM ON LIKE A SLIPPER.

First the not-so-good: Cloud version 1 picks up rocks in the tread sometimes. End of that list.
Now the good. Light, responsive, excellent cushioning, long-lasting, great road feel, yet after my first marathon, my feet felt no different than had I run an easy recovery run.
The feel is like the shoes aren't there or they are part of you. They reward effort - the harder you run, the more responsive they become. Snappy quick. Despite the light weight and quick feel, they're the perfect half marathon and marathon shoe. On my first speed workout, I shed an aggregate 26s from a 4 x 1k effort. Fastest 1k, 1 mi, 5k, 10k, 8 mi, half and full (BQ) have come wearing these shoes. Usually I expect 250k from a pair of shoes that provides this performance. At 500+k, I finally decided to retire them... and pulled my next pair of Clouds from the box.

Pros:
Lightweight cushioning, comfortable
Great trainer for distance
Best for narrow type foot
Breathability and feet don't get too hot.
Not claustrophobic like some shoes such as Brooks PureFlow
Good longevity.
Well made
6 mm drop
Convenient lace system (love the elastic once I figured it out)

Cons:
Only a few places to buy these

I had been wearing Brooks Pure Connect which fit my narrow foot like a glove, but alas they stopped making them. So my quest for a replacement shoe tried Adaidas, Nikes, and Brook Pure Flow. Fortunately I found The Cloud on sale and loved them. Now I'm on my third pair and am so happy I found this brand. Can't beat Swiss engineering and quality!