On Cloudboom Max Juniper

Juniper gives the Cloudboom Max a deep green finish that looks calmer than most race shoes, which is a pleasant contradiction given what sits inside it. This is On's long-distance racer: a tall, resilient midsole paired with a carbon plate, tuned for holding a target pace over the back half of a marathon rather than for short, sharp speedwork.

The stack is generous enough that the shoe stays comfortable deep into a long race, and the plate keeps the transition through toe-off crisp when legs begin to tire. Use it for marathon and half-marathon efforts and the longer workouts that rehearse them, and keep a heavier trainer for daily running so the midsole lasts.

Good to know

• True to size for race fit, with a tapered toe box; go half a size up if you prefer room at the front.
• Brand new, shipped in its original box.
• Questions before you order? We reply within 24 hours.