On Cloudboom Max Pearl

Pearl is the softer, off-white version of On's long-distance racer, and it suits runners who would rather not announce themselves before the gun goes. What sits beneath is unchanged: a tall, responsive midsole wrapped around a carbon plate, built to keep marathon pace feeling repeatable when the early miles are long behind you. It is a specialist, and it makes no pretence of being anything else.

Autumn and spring marathon blocks are the natural home for it, saved for race day and a handful of sharper long runs. The thin upper holds the foot steady on a high platform, and the rubber coverage underneath is deliberately minimal to protect the ride rather than the shoe's lifespan on daily training miles. Treat it as equipment for a handful of key days each season.

Good to know

• Race-snug fit true to size; consider half a size up for long-distance comfort.
• Brand new, shipped in its original box.
• Questions before you order? We reply within 24 hours.