Cross country runners should shy away from the Cloudswift. On uses a generous amount of exposed Helion superfoam on the outsole to help soften the blow of city sidewalks. Unfortunately, this foam gets torn up pretty easily by pebbles, twigs, and other types of sharp debris you will encounter on the cross country trail. It is also not an ideal choice for people who need a max-cushion shoe. While it does feature CloudTec and Helion superfoam, it is not going to be as overly cushioned as shoes like the Cloudmonster or Cloudstratus.