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  1. Shoes
  2. Asics Sonoma 8 vs On Cloudsurfer Trail 2

Asics Sonoma 8 vs On Cloudsurfer Trail 2

Asics Sonoma 8

Asics Sonoma 8

$120
On Cloudsurfer Trail 2

On Cloudsurfer Trail 2

€115

Quick verdict

Asics Sonoma 8

$120

The better pick if you want:

  • Deeper lugs for grip (4.5 vs 2 mm)

On Cloudsurfer Trail 2

€115

The better pick if you want:

  • A higher overall score (78 vs 75)
  • To spend $5 less
  • A lighter option (90 g less)
SpecsReview10Alternatives5

Spec profile

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

Grip

On Cloudsurfer Trail 2· leads in 1

Lightness

Tied

Affordability
  • Cushioning

    No data
    35 mmTop 47%
  • Lightness

    320 g
    230 gTop 5%
  • Grip

    4.5 mmTop 25%
    2 mm
  • Drophigher isn't better or worse

    8 mm
    8 mm
  • Affordability

    $120Top 18%
    $115Top 15%

A spec without data for a product is left out of its shape, so it doesn't count as a low score.

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Asics Sonoma 8 vs On Cloudsurfer Trail 2

Best value in this comparison
Feature
Asics Sonoma 8$120On Cloudsurfer Trail 2€115

Essentials

$120
€115
2024
July 2025
320 g
230 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
Light to moderate trails, dirt paths and wet conditions
Moderate and mixed trails
Trail running, hiking and outdoor activities in wet or variable conditions
Trail running, varied terrain runs, road-to-trail transitions

Cushioning

8 mm
8 mm
—
34.5 mm
—
26.5 mm
AMPLIFOAM cushioning with rearfoot GEL technology for shock absorption
CloudTec Phase® with Helion™ superfoam for smooth transition and shock absorption

Grip & protection

Durable rubber outsole with trail-specific lug pattern for grip
Missiongrip™ rubber with updated lug geometry for traction and stability
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On the terrain

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.

Pick a groundAverage
Asics Sonoma 853
On Cloudsurfer Trail 245

FlatPacked, runnable trail

Cushioning and low weight make the kilometres easier; very deep lugs squirm on hard ground.

Asics Sonoma 851
  • Cushioning22/40
  • Lightness8/35
  • Smooth roll21/25

Estimated: no data on stack height, assumed average.

On Cloudsurfer Trail 287
  • Cushioning30/40
  • Lightness32/35
  • Smooth roll25/25

A model built from the specs to compare shoes, not a lab measurement.

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Asics Sonoma 8

On Cloudsurfer Trail 2

Visual Comparison

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which offers better value: Asics Sonoma 8 vs On Cloudsurfer Trail 2?

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.

Which is newer, the Asics Sonoma 8 or the On Cloudsurfer Trail 2?

The On Cloudsurfer Trail 2 is newer: it came out in July 2025, and the Asics Sonoma 8 in 2024.

Looking for alternatives to Asics Sonoma 8?

Closest in price, with what each one does better.

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1Joma TR-7
Joma TR-7

Joma

$120Score 85+10

Better than Asics Sonoma 8 at:

  • A higher overall score (85 vs 75)
  • A lighter option (60 g less)
Compare with Asics Sonoma 8
2Joma TR-8
Joma TR-8

Joma

$120Score 77+2

Better than Asics Sonoma 8 at:

  • A lighter option (16 g less)
Compare with Asics Sonoma 8
3Joma TR-9
Joma TR-9

Joma

$120Score 69−6

Better than Asics Sonoma 8 at:

  • A lighter option (105 g less)
  • A lower drop (6 vs 8 mm)
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