Lightweight Speed and Energy Return for Fast Training Runs
The Cloudflow 5 Women's is designed for runners who want a fast, lightweight and responsive ride. Built as a performance-focused trainer, it delivers the speed needed for tempo sessions while maintaining enough comfort for longer runs.
The midsole features CloudTec® cushioning combined with Helion™ HF hyper foam to create a highly responsive and energetic feel underfoot. A glass fibre-infused Speedboard® enhances propulsion, helping you move forward efficiently with every stride.
An ultralight engineered mesh upper improves breathability and lockdown, while the rocker geometry supports smooth transitions and quick toe-offs.
Who This Shoe Is For
The Cloudflow 5 Women's is ideal for neutral runners looking for a lightweight and responsive shoe for faster training. It suits runners who prioritise speed, efficiency and a more direct ground feel.
When This Shoe Makes Sense
If your focus is on improving pace during tempo runs, intervals and structured workouts, the Cloudflow 5 delivers the responsiveness and propulsion needed to perform at higher speeds.
Technical Performance Breakdown
| Surface |
Road |
| Cushioning |
Low |
| Support |
Neutral |
| Heel Drop |
6 mm |
| Weight |
231 g |
| Midsole |
Helion™ HF hyper foam |
| Cushioning System |
CloudTec® |
| Plate |
Glass fibre Speedboard® |
| Upper |
Engineered woven mesh |
| Best For |
Tempo runs, intervals, fast training |
The Run That Feels Fast From the Start
Some runs take time to find your rhythm.
Others feel fast from the very first step.
The Cloudflow 5 Women's is built for those runs.
Lightweight and responsive, it keeps your stride quick and efficient, helping you settle into your pace without overthinking it.
The combination of propulsion and ground feel creates a running experience that feels sharp, controlled and energised.
And once you experience that level of responsiveness, slower shoes start to feel like a compromise.
Is This a Training Shoe or a Race Day Shoe?
| Easy / Daily Runs |
✕ Not ideal |
| Long Runs |
✓ Suitable |
| Tempo Runs |
✓ Excellent |
| Speed Work |
✓ Excellent |
| Race Day |
✓ Suitable |
Durban Runner Professional Fitting
At Durban Runner, every running shoe is supported by expert guidance. Our team provides professional gait assessment and personalised shoe fitting to ensure the correct balance of fit, cushioning and performance.
Lightweight performance shoes like the Cloudflow 5 benefit from precise fitting to maximise efficiency and comfort.
Available for professional fitting in-store at Durban Runner.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Cloudflow 5 Women's a race shoe?
It can be used for racing, but it is primarily designed as a fast training shoe.
Does it have a carbon plate?
No. It uses a glass fibre Speedboard® instead of a carbon plate.
Is it suitable for beginners?
It is better suited to runners who are comfortable with faster-paced running and lighter cushioning.
What type of runs is it best for?
Tempo runs, intervals and faster-paced training sessions.
