On Cloudsoma Hike vs Cloudsoma Moc in Canada: Which Light Hiking Shoe to Buy (2026)
The On Cloudsoma Hike is the lace-up, grippier version of On's light hiking shoe and the Cloudsoma Moc is the laceless slip-on version; both use CloudTec Connect cushioning and are available from Gallery Streetwear, an authorized Canadian On retailer at 588 Bernard Ave in Kelowna, BC, shipping Canada-wide.
If you are choosing between them, the short version is this: pick the Hike for walking on loose gravel, forest track and packed dirt where you want a grippy outsole and a secured fit, and pick the Moc for the walk that is not quite a hike, where being able to step in and out without sitting down matters more.
Cloudsoma Hike vs Cloudsoma Moc at a glance
- Cloudsoma Hike (men's and women's): Ox / Eclipse colourway, recycled polyester upper, grippy outsole for light trail use, CloudTec Connect cushioning, made in Vietnam. Listed at CA$220.
- Cloudsoma Moc (men's and women's): Black, laceless slip-on construction, recycled polyester upper, rubber outsole, CloudTec Connect cushioning, made in Vietnam. Listed at CA$180.
Prices are the current prices on the product pages; the live page always wins if anything changes.
What is CloudTec Connect cushioning?
CloudTec Connect is On's version of its Cloud pod midsole in which the pods are joined together instead of left separate, which gives the sole a more continuous platform underfoot while keeping the compression and rebound the Cloud elements are designed to deliver. Both the Hike and the Moc use it, so the cushioning is the same; what changes is the upper, the outsole and how you put the shoe on.
Which Cloudsoma is right for you?
- Maintained trails, gravel roads, forest paths: the Hike. On positions it as a light outdoor exploration shoe, not a technical mountaineering boot.
- Lakeshore path, dog loop, the drive to the trailhead and back: the Moc.
- Wanting a laced, secured fit: the Hike.
- Wanting something that goes on at the door in seconds: the Moc.
- Neutral enough to wear with everyday clothes: the all-black Moc; the Hike's Ox / Eclipse is a rust-brown over near-black pairing that hides trail dust.
Neither is a winter or alpine boot. The recycled polyester upper is aimed at shoulder-season conditions, which in the Okanagan covers a good part of the year.
How do you clean a Cloudsoma after a muddy walk?
Let the mud dry, brush the loose dirt off the recycled polyester upper and the rubber outsole, wipe the shoe down with a damp cloth and air dry it away from direct heat. Do not put Cloudsoma shoes through a washing machine or a tumble dryer.
Where can I buy the On Cloudsoma in Canada?
Gallery Streetwear is an authorized Canadian retailer for On and stocks the Cloudsoma Hike and Cloudsoma Moc for men and women at 588 Bernard Ave, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6P2. Orders ship Canada-wide from Kelowna in 1–3 business days with free shipping on Canadian orders over $150 CAD, and local pickup is usually ready within 24 hours. Sizes are limited per style, so check the size selector on each page.
Shop the Cloudsoma
- On Cloudsoma Hike Men's – Ox / Eclipse
- On Cloudsoma Hike Women's – Ox / Eclipse
- On Cloudsoma Moc Men's – Black
- On Cloudsoma Moc Women's – Black
See the rest of the range in On shoes or read our On Running brand page. Comparing other On models? See On Cloudtilt Moon vs Arc.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the On Cloudsoma Hike and the Cloudsoma Moc?
The Cloudsoma Hike is a lace-up hiking shoe with a grippy outsole for light trail use, while the Cloudsoma Moc is a laceless slip-on version; both share CloudTec Connect cushioning and a recycled polyester upper, and both are made in Vietnam.
Is the On Cloudsoma a technical hiking boot?
No. On positions the Cloudsoma Hike as a light outdoor exploration shoe rather than a technical mountaineering boot, so it suits maintained trails, gravel roads, forest paths and shoulder-season walking.
Where can I buy the On Cloudsoma in Kelowna?
Gallery Streetwear, 588 Bernard Ave, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6P2, carries the On Cloudsoma Hike and Moc in store and online. The shop is open Monday 12–5pm, Tuesday to Saturday 11am–6pm and Sunday 12–5pm.
