On's road range rides firmer than most brands, so pick for protection, not for a soft feel. The Cloudmonster family covers easy and long days, the Cloudsurfer 2 is the everyday shoe, and the Cloudboom shoes are the plated racers, from the low-cost Volt to the Strike 2 for the marathon.
EasyA soft shoe for recovery and easy days
DailyOne shoe for most of my runs
StabilityI need support. What do I run in?
Long runSomething for my long runs, protective but not slow
WorkoutTempo and intervals
Short race5K–10K5K to 10K race day
Long raceHalf + marathonHalf marathon and marathon race day