The upper of the Cloudsurfer will keep most feet (very) happy
Tim: The Cloudsurfer 7 is this type of shoe that not only looks comfortable but also is comfortable. But don’t get me wrong, comfortable for this shoe doesn’t mean “too much”. On worked smartly to add the right amount of padding only where it’s needed and as a consequence avoid the shoe to be too heavy. The heel cup but also the collar as well as the tongue are perfectly padded for my feet. The forefoot geometry is wide and the mesh soft enough to avoid any chafing. Speaking about the mesh, it is really breathable. It could even be too breathable if you live in a place where it’s raining a lot. There I would not be surprised if your feet are totally wet from the moment the rain starts.
Moving to the eyelets (which are unusual looking) and laces, it works pretty well to secure my foot inside the shoe without doing a specific knot. By the way, and it’s rare enough to mention it, I never needed to lace them again in the middle of a run. To all those good points, you can add the nice design of the shoe (which is very personal) and a new colouring process to reduce water consumption. In a nutshell I give a big YES to this upper.
Ivan: I have found the upper to be fairly simple but really comfortable. It is made up of two layers of thin mesh with plenty of ventilation holes in the top layer. However, the gusseted tongue is quite thick and attached to the inner mesh layer. That creates a nice midfoot wrap but could potentially turn a bit hot when we reach summertime here in Scandinavia. The padding around the heel collar is just perfect for my liking with no heel slip. Some overlays connecting the front eye-row to the midsole helps with the structure from this otherwise very light and soft upper. Despite the overlays, there is sufficient width around the toe box to avoid any pressure points around the pinky toes. Finally, there is a strip of fabric over the laces which I don’t think has any other purpose than the aesthetic. Overall, this is a nice and soft upper with a comfortable fit for a daily trainer that is definitely true-to-size.