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On Cloudswift 4 vs On Cloudswift 3

On Cloudswift 4, side view

On

Cloudswift 4

  • Weight 278 g
  • Drop 8 mm
  • Stack 31 mm

USD 170

On

Cloudswift 3

  • Weight 290 g
  • Drop 5 mm
  • Stack 25 mm

USD 160

Which one for which runner?

What sets each model apart, from the published specs. Neither is better in absolute terms.

  • On Cloudswift 4

    • Latest version (2025)
    • 3 mm higher drop
    • 6 mm more under the heel

  • On Cloudswift 3

    • Previous version (2023)
    • 3 mm lower drop
    • 6 mm less under the heel
    • Also made for: Tempo runs

Side by side

  • On Cloudswift 3 has a 3 mm lower drop
  • On Cloudswift 4 has 6 mm more heel stack

Profiles

  • On Cloudswift 4
  • On Cloudswift 3
ComfortResponsivenessStabilityDurabilityGripVersatility
  • Cloudswift 4 — Comfort: 3/5
  • Cloudswift 4 — Responsiveness: 2/5
  • Cloudswift 4 — Stability: 4/5
  • Cloudswift 4 — Durability: 4/5
  • Cloudswift 4 — Grip: 3/5
  • Cloudswift 4 — Versatility: 3/5
  • Cloudswift 3 — Comfort: 3/5
  • Cloudswift 3 — Responsiveness: 2/5
  • Cloudswift 3 — Stability: 4/5
  • Cloudswift 3 — Durability: 3/5
  • Cloudswift 3 — Grip: 1/5
  • Cloudswift 3 — Versatility: 3/5
CriterionOn Cloudswift 4On Cloudswift 3
Price
Catalogue price USD 170 USD 160
Best price found Not specified Not specified
Specifications
Weight 278 g 290 g
Drop 8 mm 5 mm
Heel stack 31 mm 25 mm
Forefoot stack 23 mm 20 mm
Midsole foam CloudTec / Helion CloudTec / Helion
Plate Not specified Not specified
Support Not specified Not specified
Ratings
Overall 3.14 out of 5 2.35 out of 5
Cushioning 2 out of 5 2 out of 5
Stability 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Comfort 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Responsiveness 2 out of 5 2 out of 5
Durability 4 out of 5 3 out of 5
Grip 3 out of 5 1 out of 5
Versatility 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Best for
Terrain Road Road
Role Training Training
Versions Men's Men's
Uses Daily training Daily training, Tempo runs
Runner level Not specified Not specified
Paces Not specified Not specified

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Retailer prices

On Cloudswift 4

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 170

On Cloudswift 3

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 160

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