u/TheTrader2022

Hi! I’m trying to decide between the Cloudflow 5 and the Cloudmonster 1 limited edition. This would be for daily wear in New York, not really for actual running. Mostly subway, walking around downtown, going between places, sidewalks, standing around, that kind of thing. Probably 30–50 minutes of commuting/walking on a normal day, plus East Coast weather.

For context, I had the Cloudflow 4 before and liked it comfort-wise, but the lower trim got dirty really easily and the shoe started making that squeaky noise once it got wet from rain/moisture.
I also have the Cloudmonster 3 Hyper right now and like it on the treadmill because it feels fast and has a nice height to it, but for everyday wear it honestly feels too wrapped around the foot and a bit too performance-focused for commuting and work.

I also looked at the Cloudsurfer Next, but the color I wanted is out of stock.

So now I’m basically down to:
Cloudflow 5
Cloudmonster 1 limited edition
Another pair of Cloudmonster 3

Main thing I care about is just which one works better for actual day-to-day life in the city:
comfort
walking/commuting
decent in NY weather
still looks good enough to wear every day

Just went to Cape Cod earlier this week, mainly around Hyannis and Hyannis Port, and I came away wondering whether I visited at the wrong time, too early in the season, or just went in with expectations that were a little too high.

Having lived on the West Coast most of my life, I think I was expecting Cape Cod to feel a bit more like a crown jewel along the lines of Balboa Island in Newport Beach or La Jolla in San Diego. The water and harbor views in Hyannis Port were nice on a sunny day, but to be honest, it did not feel all that special. Main Street near the JFK Museum also felt flatter than I expected, and a number of storefronts looked vacant or were clearly looking for tenants.

Even the casual seafood spots felt a little tourist-trappy. I paid $27.99 for fish and chips and $10.99 for clam chowder on a takeout order, plus tip for a friendly young waitress, and left wondering whether I just picked the wrong area.

Curious what others think: did I catch Hyannis too early in the season, or are Provincetown, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket really where the better atmosphere and charm are?