On’s familiar hollow CloudTec pods cushion well, but hikers know their open channels can collect stones and trail debris. The new Cloudsoma Hike addresses that annoyance with CloudTec Connect, a continuous foam geometry that keeps the brand’s compressive feel while closing the gaps underfoot.

A Missiongrip outsole supplies dynamic traction, and the upper uses abrasion-resistant, quick-drying material suited to warm-weather trails and stream crossings. On adds a padded tongue, protective toe cap, and mudguard without pushing the shoe into heavy-boot territory.

The low-cut silhouette and moderate cushioning make it a fast-hiking option rather than a load-hauling backpacking boot. Men’s colors include Black, Ox/Eclipse, and Brume/Ghost, each restrained enough to work away from the trail.

At $160, Cloudsoma Hike enters a crowded space between trail runner and traditional hiker. Its advantage is not simply another foam compound; it is the practical decision to remove the cavities that can interrupt a walk. That refinement recalls the all-day comfort focus of the HOKA Trail Code GTX, though On’s execution is lighter and more open. The Cloudsoma Hike is listed as coming soon.