On
Cloud 6 Sneakers Women
The On Cloud 6 is a women's low-top athletic sneaker from Swiss brand On, designed for all-day wear and versatile performance, featuring a breathable recycled polyester mesh upper, CloudTec cushioning midsole made with bio-attributed Zero-Gravity foam, and an engineered Speedboard for stability and energy return. It is intended for walking, everyday comfort, and light athletic activities, with a roomier toe box and wider opening for a more inclusive fit. However, user feedback indicates the shoe may be uncomfortable for some, citing a firm sole, narrow midfoot, and limited cushioning, so trying on in-store is recommended.
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Specifications
- Material
- Upper: Recycled polyester, TPU; Lining and sock: Textile; Midsole: Recycled EVA; Speedboard: Nylon; Outer sole: Rubber
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
Product Insights
On Cloud 6 is a lightweight walking shoe that prioritizes sustainability and energy efficiency through its bio-attributed EVA midsole and nylon Speedboard, yet compromises on comfort with firm, hard cushioning and a narrow midfoot that causes fit issues, while its outsole pods trap debris and its speed laces loosen over time, leading many Cloud 5 owners to recommend against upgrading.
Verified claims
- Cushioning
- Cushioning widely reported as hard and uncomfortable for short walks.
- Traction
- Outsole pods trap small rocks, causing discomfort on unpaved surfaces.
- Stability
- Speedboard torsional stability may reduce fatigue during extended standing.
- Buyer recommendation
- Most Cloud 5 owners advise against upgrading to Cloud 6.
- Fit
- Narrow midfoot causes pain and sizing issues despite roomy toe box.
- Speed laces
- Elastic speed laces loosen after about one mile of walking.
- Width comparison
- Cloud 6 is narrower than On’s Cloudnova Form 2 in forefoot and heel.
- Energy return
- Speedboard stores and releases energy on landing and push-off, reducing fatigue.
- Rock catching
- Buyers report rocks frequently lodge in outsole channels but pavement grip remains unaffected.
- Durability
- Outsole shows 64.3% less abrasion damage than average in lab Dremel tests.
- Midsole foam
- Renewable EVA midsole cuts carbon 45% and is ultralight at 216g per shoe.
- Recycled polyester upper
- Recycled polyester upper matches virgin strength and moisture wicking.
- Speedboard
- Nylon Speedboard flexes on impact, returns energy, and follows foot's natural motion.
- Break-in
- Laces quickly break in; midsole stays firm and can feel hard initially.
- Breathability
- Mesh upper provides airflow and wicks sweat for cool, dry feet in warm weather.
- Weight
- Women's shoe weighs 7.6 oz, lighter than most walking shoes.
- Material sustainability
- Zero-Gravity foam uses bio-attributed EVA with 45% lower carbon footprint.
- Walking feel
- Minimal weight and Speedboard provide a springy, energy-efficient stride.
- Competitive alternatives
- For better comfort and fit, buyers choose On Cloudtilt, Cloudnova Form 2, or Nike Pegasus 41 over Cloud 6, or return to Cloud 5.
- Lifestyle walking design
- Lifestyle walking shoe with flexible Speedboard, quick laces, durable outsole, and renewable EVA; not intended for running.
- Use case
- Designed for lifestyle and walking, not for running.
- Support
- Nylon Speedboard flexes naturally for walking; lacks the stiffness for running.
- Drop
- 9mm heel-to-toe drop is a moderate drop suitable for walking and everyday wear.
- Ride feel
- Firm, responsive ride with enhanced ground feel; limited cushioning may cause discomfort on longer walks.
- Speed lacing
- Hands-free speed laces break in comfortably after the first walk.
Product record
- Title
- Cloud 6 Sneakers Women
- Brand
- On
- Price
- 190 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Left-side profile of a low-top athletic sneaker with a segmented cushioned sole, knit mesh upper, tonal overlays, lacing eyelets, and visible brand text and logo on the lateral side and heel.
- Overall profileLeft-side profile of a sneaker showing the entire lateral side from heel to toe, positioned horizontally with sole flat on the image plane.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.45 · w 0.90 · h 0.36 (high) - Upper materialBreathable knit mesh upper with a fine, honeycomb-like perforated texture on the mid and rear panels and a slightly tighter mesh toward the toe box.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.40 · w 0.60 · h 0.28 (high) - Overlays and reinforcementsMatte tonal synthetic overlays running from midfoot to toe and around the lace eyelet area, forming structured support strips over the mesh.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.48 · w 0.40 · h 0.22 (high) - LacingFive visible pairs of lace eyelets with a thin round lace threaded through; top eyelet area has a small metalized ring.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.34 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Midsole and outsole constructionThick segmented cushioning sole composed of rectangular hollowed pods along the outsole edge with horizontal ribbing on the outer faces; sole is continuous from heel to toe.
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.66 · w 0.86 · h 0.22 (high) - Heel collar and liningPadded heel collar with visible soft textile lining and slightly raised heel cup shape.
1 region
x 0.09 · y 0.38 · w 0.15 · h 0.18 (high) - Lateral brand logo“Lowercase two-character logo reading as 'on' arranged vertically styled with a circular 'o' above a short 'n' stroke.”
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.43 · w 0.11 · h 0.17 (high) - Heel text line“SWISS ENGINEERING”
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.51 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (high) - Swiss flag iconSmall red square with a white cross located near the heel text on the lateral side.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.56 · w 0.02 · h 0.03 (high) - Reflective stripShort horizontal reflective or contrasting strip on the rear lateral upper just above the heel text line.
1 region
x 0.13 · y 0.48 · w 0.10 · h 0.03 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a neutral light-gray background with soft shadow beneath the sole; shoe centered horizontally and photographed in profile.
- Background and stagingEven light-gray studio background with no props, creating high contrast between shoe and backdrop.
- ShadowSoft diffuse shadow visible directly beneath the sole following the shoe outline.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.72 · w 0.84 · h 0.08 (high) - Shot compositionShoe shown strictly in left lateral profile, centered horizontally with generous top margin.
Colors
bright white· upper mesh#C4C5CBoff-white· synthetic overlays and sole#C5C4C2mid gray· lateral logo and small accents#ACACABsignal red· Swiss flag icon- Overall profileLeft-side profile of a sneaker showing the entire lateral side from heel to toe, positioned horizontally with sole flat on the image plane.
- 02
Product
Rear-quarter view of a white athletic sneaker showing the heel, part of the midsole and outsole, a small red Swiss flag badge, reflective grey logo and a printed size label visible inside the collar.
- Overall silhouetteLow-top athletic sneaker shown from the rear-quarter (outer lateral) side with a rounded heel, padded collar, and segmented cushioned sole visible along the lateral edge.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.28 · w 0.66 · h 0.56 (high) - Upper materialKnitted or mesh textile upper in white with a micro-perforated texture on the heel cup and smoother mesh panels below.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.34 · w 0.48 · h 0.40 (high) - Heel band and reinforcementHorizontal molded heel band in white wrapping around the rear with an integrated narrow grey reflective strip above it.
1 region
x 0.31 · y 0.39 · w 0.45 · h 0.20 (high) - Midsole and outsole constructionThick white segmented sole with deep horizontal grooves and hollowed pockets visible on the lateral forefoot; outsole tread visible on the left shoe showing black rubber in the center channel.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.60 · w 0.68 · h 0.31 (high); x 0.02 · y 0.48 · w 0.27 · h 0.31 (medium) - Brand logo on heelSmall stylized 'on' brand logo printed in grey on the outer heel area near the collar.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.32 · w 0.08 · h 0.12 (high) - Small red flag badgeSmall rectangular red badge with a white cross sewn into the lateral rear panel above the midsole.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.51 · w 0.03 · h 0.03 (high) - Printed size label inside collar“Stacked size lines visible inside the shoe collar reading 'USM6', 'EU42.5', 'UK8.5', 'JP27' next to a small square QR-like mark.”
1 region
x 0.55 · y 0.20 · w 0.16 · h 0.17 (medium) - Side printed text“Wordmark 'SWISS ENGINEERING' printed in small grey capital letters along the molded heel band above the mesh panel.”
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.47 · w 0.30 · h 0.06 (high) - Outsole center markingSmall raised letters 'OC' visible in the black center channel of the left shoe outsole.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.54 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral background showing two shoes with one rear-quarter shoe in front and part of a second shoe outsole behind. Even diffuse lighting with soft shadow cast below the shoes.
- Shot compositionRear-quarter sneaker placed in the foreground slightly right of center with a second shoe positioned to the left and behind, both cropped by the image edges.
- Background and lightingUniform light grey background with even, diffuse studio lighting and a soft shadow beneath the shoes.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution product photograph with clear focus on textures and small text; no visible noise or compression artifacts.
Colors
white· upper#C4C4C3white· midsole and outsole#C5C5C3light grey· logos and reflective trim#A5A29Dbright red· Swiss flag badgeblack· outsole center channel#141516- Overall silhouetteLow-top athletic sneaker shown from the rear-quarter (outer lateral) side with a rounded heel, padded collar, and segmented cushioned sole visible along the lateral edge.
- 03
Product
Pair of white athletic sneakers shown from a direct top-down view; knitted/mesh upper, padded collar, low-cut silhouette, tonal laces and visible branded insole text.
- Overall viewTwo matching sneakers shown from above, arranged side-by-side with toes at top of frame and heels at bottom; both shoes are complete and unobstructed.
- Upper materialUpper composed of a fine knit/mesh panel covering the toe box and forefoot with smooth synthetic overlays around the toe and medial sides; texture contrast between open mesh and smooth panels is visible.
2 regions
x 0.07 · y 0.06 · w 0.40 · h 0.38 (high); x 0.53 · y 0.06 · w 0.40 · h 0.38 (high) - Lacing systemThin tonal laces threaded through fabric loops and small metal eyelets at the lower lace row; laces are tied flat and lie across the tongue.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.42 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.42 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high) - Tongue detailsPadded tongues with a small square/rectangular top patch bearing a small circular logo; tongues are slightly raised above the collar.
2 regions
x 0.23 · y 0.34 · w 0.18 · h 0.15 (high); x 0.59 · y 0.34 · w 0.18 · h 0.15 (high) - Collar and insolePadded, rounded heel collars exposing the insoles; insoles are light colored and show a printed logo and the word CLOUD.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.64 · w 0.28 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.64 · w 0.28 · h 0.30 (high) - Outsole profileVisible chunky segmented outsole edges (cloud-like pods) wrapping the perimeter of the shoe; outsole depth and segmentation visible along the outer edges.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.12 · w 0.94 · h 0.80 (medium) - Small reflective detailSmall rectangular reflective detail visible on the lateral forefoot area of each shoe near the toe box.
2 regions
x 0.33 · y 0.12 · w 0.04 · h 0.06 (medium); x 0.63 · y 0.12 · w 0.04 · h 0.06 (medium) - Insole text left“on”
1 region
x 0.29 · y 0.70 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high) - Insole text left second line“CLOUD”
1 region
x 0.29 · y 0.78 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (high) - Insole text right“on”
1 region
x 0.63 · y 0.70 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high) - Insole text right second line“CLOUD”
1 region
x 0.63 · y 0.78 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Studio top-down product shot on a light neutral background with even lighting and soft shadows; image cropped to include both shoes fully.
- Shot compositionTop-down flat lay composition centered in frame with both shoes parallel and toes pointing toward the top edge.
- BackgroundUniform light gray background with soft shadowing beneath the shoes.
- LightingEven diffuse studio lighting with minimal specular highlights and soft shadows around the shoe perimeter.
Colors
white· upper mesh and overlays#C4C5CAoff-white· insole#C5C5CA
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
7 total7 reviews · out of 5
Comfortable and stylish!
Really liking these Cloud 6s. They run small so had to size up (a half size).
Super confortable
Espadrilles très confortables. Pour la marche de tous les jours, c'est parfait.
Je l’adore!
C'est la troisième paire que j'achète; ça dit tout! Joli et super confortable. Je recommande!
Cloud 6 sneakers Women
Like the ON brand & style.
Très confortable
Très confortable
Sneaker Cloud 6
Très bon produit
Super confortable sneaker cloud 6
Très confortable, c’est ma 2 ieme paire
Reddit Insights
3 threads · r/AusFemaleFashion, r/ONrunningReddit users largely find the On Cloud 6 sneakers for women uncomfortable and poorly cushioned, often citing a narrow fit and a decline in comfort compared to the previous Cloud 5 model.
The majority of comments across threads criticize the Cloud 6 for being hard, pinching, lacking cushion, and being too narrow, with many users expressing disappointment and recommending other models or brands.
Themes
Use Cases
- Walking / Short-distance walks
- All-day wear / Work
- Running (not recommended)
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs On Cloud 5
Most users find the Cloud 6 less comfortable and narrower than the Cloud 5, considering it a downgrade in fit and feel.
vs Nike Pegasus 41
Some users switched to the Nike Pegasus 41 for its superior daily comfort, finding it significantly more comfortable than the Cloud 6.
vs On Cloudtilt
The On Cloudtilt is recommended as a more comfortable alternative within the On brand, with far better cushioning and fit.
Source Threads
Cloud 6 described as uncomfortable by a shoe store employee
The cloud 6s were really uncomfortable for me and definitely not the ones I recommend to customers.
u/slutforfishiesView thread →
Cloud 6 initial experience: hard and pinching toes
I just got the oncloud 6 from dicks and just walked a short distance and they suck! Super hard and pinching my toes when every review said all this room in the toe box.
u/louiseyfreezyr/ONrunningView thread →
Cloud 6 lacks cushion and causes foot pain after minimal walking
I like that they are a bit roomier, but they offer very little cushion in the metatarsal region. I can't walk in these more than 3,000 steps a day or it kills my left foot. For the price, these are not worth it. They are now my most uncomfortable pair of shoes.
u/jewels09r/ONrunningView thread →