The On Clouds Phenomenon
Do you have a pair? If not, you have to know someone that does. If you’re unsure what I’m talking about, let me try and explain.
On Clouds are what many of us would refer to as tennis shoes or sneakers…
I’m not sure when they first appeared on the scene, I am sure I was late to the party, because I’m always late to the party, even real parties.
When Was I Introduced To On Clouds?
I’m not even sure how I was introduced to them. I’m sure someone was probably wearing a pair and I started asking questions. There’s also this possibility, that I was at Lionel Smith’s in Aiken, and they introduced me to them.
To date, I’ve had five pairs. Two are gone, I still have three.
Let me quote from their literature, ”The most visually distinctive feature of an On Cloud shoe are the hollow little ‘clouds’ or pods that run the length of the sole, adding cushioning and dispersing pressure, but also because they move laterally as well as vertically, they propel you forward and transition quickly”. I’m not sure I’ve ever been “propelled” by my On Clouds, but they are comfortable and convenient.
How Did I Get Lisa To Wear On Clouds?
Let me share a couple of stories. Lisa is very conscious of what she wears, not unlike most women. She saw my On Clouds and was less than impressed. I kept trying to sway her. What finally won her over was traveling through airports with them. Now that we have to take our shoes on and off for TSA checks, the On Clouds with their bungee option are perfect for that sort of thing. I’ll add this to the story. We traveled to Denver a couple of weeks ago and the amount of folks in the airport in their On Clouds was astonishing. I bet if they ONLY sold to people traveling on airplanes it would be a good business.
As I stated, I currently have three pairs. All, a little different. My oldest pair, not shown, are the pair I knock around in all the time. The ones I wear around the apartment. The second pair, pictured below are the ones I wear out and about most often. My third pair, the newest are “Cloud Monsters” with an enormous sole. I can tell, I’ll fall in love with these quickly. They’re not that appropriate for “everyday” wear, much more suitable for longer walks or when I’m going to find myself standing for a long period of time.
I have yet to find someone that has a pair that doesn’t like them. If you haven’t tried them yet, you might want to investigate. I do feel compelled to let you know that they price out at between $160 and $200. Rather pricey. If that doesn’t scare you away, go for it, and let me know what you think.
