Best for All-Day Wear
On Cloud 6
$160A lightweight, responsive walking shoe with elastic laces for hands-free slip-on convenience. Testers wore these for 12-hour hospital shifts without developing sore spots.
what experts say
- >“We happily throw on the On Cloud 6 for both long walks and quick trips into town. Our team has been wearing the Cloud line for years and is even more impressed with this updated version.”— Outdoor Gear Lab
- >“These shoes were supportive and comfortable enough for long hours on my feet. I regularly wear them for 12-hour stints and have yet to develop any sore spots or chaffed areas.”— Outdoor Gear Lab tester
- >“The On Cloud 6 doesn't feel like your typical walking shoe—in the best way. It has picked up where its predecessor left off and made a few improvements along the way.”— Outdoor Gear Lab
pros & cons
[+] what's great
- +Elastic laces enable hands-free slip-on after break-in period
- +Lightweight at 9.5 oz with excellent breathability
- +Cloudtec cushioning balances comfort and stability without being plush
- +Secure heel lockdown with rearfoot GEL cushioning
- +Tested for 12-hour shifts without developing sore spots
[-] what's not
- -Elastic laces require 2-3 wears to break in properly
- -Runs slightly narrow; no wide option available
- -Outsole picks up rocks and pebbles due to split sole design
