By now you know that ON is one of the biggest trendsetters and tastemakers in the world of running. The Swiss brand has completely shaken up the athletic footwear game, shifting perceptions of how a shoe should look, and solidifying the sport's blossoming relationship with the fashion world. If you needed proof, ON's spring 2026 presentation at Paris Fashion Week should provide all you need. And –SPOILER – it includes another rather excellent collaboration with Post Archive Faction (PAF).
This latest PAF link-up, again, feels like a perfect fit for ON’s boundary-pushing approach. The Korean label known for its deconstructed forms and asymmetric cuts, has built a cult following for turning everyday staples into wearable experiments. Together, they’ve unveiled the next evolution of that partnership: the Cloudboom Next, a silhouette that’s as much sci-fi sculpture as it is performance running shoe.
Unveiled inside ON’s Paris showroom, the Cloudboom Next lands in two carefully restrained colourways: a dark chocolate brown and a soft off-white. Both sit atop a dramatically stacked sole unit that feels distinctly of-the-moment, while the layered uppers wrap the forefoot with the kind of controlled chaos PAF does so well.
This isn’t just about sneakers, either. The collaboration includes lightweight outerwear and a sleek side bag, pieces that borrow PAF’s architectural approach and ON’s technical edge. It’s the sort of kit that could just as easily live on the streets of Seoul as the start line of a 10K. A reminder that the overlap between sport and style is only getting more interesting.
No word yet on exact release dates, but early 2026 is your best bet. Expect the Cloudboom Next and accompanying apparel to land via ON, PAF, and a handful of select retailers worldwide.
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