This is a major point of debate in the running community. On re-engineered the Cloudswift to feature larger rear-foot clouds and designed the outsole with a more distinct rocker shape to help accommodate heel strikers on city surfaces. However, some runners feel like the shoe does not perform as well as it should in this regard.  Multiple runners note that you can really feel the ground in the Cloudswift, making it a better option for those who run at a brisk pace and use sweeping forefoot strikes.