On's new running shoe worn by top finishers at World Road Championships

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Last updated Sep 22, 2026

On's new running shoe worn by top finishers at World Road Championships
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At the World Athletics Road Running Championships, On debuted its LightSpray Cloudboom Volt Pro running shoe, weighing just over 100 grams. The shoe was worn by Robert Farken, who placed first in the men's mile with a time of 3:51.80, and Yaren Nuguse, who finished second at 3:52.33. Farken's victory in the men's race added to the attention on On's innovative design, featuring a low stack and wide base aimed at shorter-distance events. The company had to release the shoe publicly for its athletes to use during the championships. This event marks a significant moment in footwear technology within competitive running.

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  • Robert Farken won the men's mile in 3:51.80.
  • Yaren Nuguse finished second in 3:52.33.
  • The shoe uses On's Lightspray technology for its construction.
  • On quietly released the shoe for public consumption ahead of the championships.
  • Luxembourg's Ruben Luerinjean finished third in Nike Streakfly 2.
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The eye-catching shoe was worn by the first- and second-place finishers in the men's mile.

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