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Better than Asics Sonoma 8 at:
- A higher overall score (85 vs 75)
- A lighter option (60 g less)

Asics Sonoma 8
$120
The better pick if you want:
On Cloudsurfer Trail 2
€115
The better pick if you want:
Each axis ranks against the 174 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).
Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest
Asics Sonoma 8· leads in 1
On Cloudsurfer Trail 2· leads in 1
Tied
Cushioning
Lightness
Grip
Drophigher isn't better or worse
Affordability
A spec without data for a product is left out of its shape, so it doesn't count as a low score.
Compare features between Asics Sonoma 8 vs On Cloudsurfer Trail 2
How Asics Sonoma 8 vs On Cloudsurfer Trail 2 should behave on each kind of ground, estimated from lug depth, stack height, weight and outsole rubber. Pick a ground to see what decides it.
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Cushioning and low weight make the kilometres easier; very deep lugs squirm on hard ground.
Estimated: no data on stack height, assumed average.
A model built from the specs to compare shoes, not a lab measurement.
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For value comparison: The Asics Sonoma 8 ($120) provides premium features compared to the On Cloudsurfer Trail 2 ($115). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.
The On Cloudsurfer Trail 2 is newer: it came out in July 2025, and the Asics Sonoma 8 in 2024.
Closest in price, with what each one does better.