For NYC-based marathoner and content creator Chris Chung , a run might take him through his well-explored neighborhood or down a road he’s never been on before. In either case, he wants a soft, cushioned ride—and through his recent collaboration with On and Runner’s World , he seems to have found it. “This is my softest run yet, and it’s entirely because of On’s Cloudsurfer 3 ,” he said.

Having reviewed countless running shoes, Chung puts a lot of stock in first impressions. With the Cloudsurfer 3, he immediately noticed its response underfoot. “See how the shoe bends and catches me on every impact?” he said.

The Cloudsurfer 3 is made for everyday road miles, whether you’re training for that bucket-list marathon or just your next holiday 5K. Surreal™ Superfoam cushions each landing, while CloudTec Phase™ helps the foot roll forward smoothly. Surreal™ is also softer and lighter than Helion™, On’s previous everyday foam.…