Walking “On Clouds” Can Be So Squeaky

You know that moment when you’re walking through a quiet office or store and your shoes start squeaking like a clown at a children’s party? Yeah, imagine that… but every single time you wear them.

Have you seen those fancy “On” athletic shoes, with the “Cloud” line of styles? They cost around $140 to $180, and promise a “walking-on-clouds” experience. What they deliver is more “walking-on-wet-gym-floor.”

The problem? Those trendy little hollow pods on the bottom apparently double as squeak amplifiers. So instead of floating gracefully through life, you’re announcing every step like a duck in patent leather.

People have been complaining about this online for over a year, and now there’s a full-on class action lawsuit.

Customers say the squeaking is a design defect. The company says, nah, it’s just a “feature.” Or, “normal wear and tear.” Sure, because all my normal wear-and-tear experiences involve sounding like you’re stepping on a toddler’s bath toy.

“On” hasn’t commented on the lawsuit, but they have reportedly denied warranty claims for squeaky shoes. (Because nothing says “premium experience” like being told the $180 noise machine on your feet is “working as intended.”)

Other brands like Brooks Sports say squeaky shoes happen when moisture or air gets trapped under the insoles. Their fix? Take those soles out after every wear so they can “dry properly.”

Perfect… because what I really want from my daily footwear is a side hustle as a part-time cobbler.

So if you’re looking for shoes that scream “athletic elegance” and literally scream at the same time, On Cloud might be your perfect match. Walking on clouds never sounded so… squeaky.