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On Quietly Updated Its Best Casual Sneaker in the Best Possible Way

Roger Federer’s flagship lifestyle shoe is now even more approachable in more ways than one.

A close up of the heel of the ON THE ROGER Clubhouse revised sneaker. The sneaker is white with a tan colored gum sole and shown against an all-black background.On

By Ben Bowers

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On’s relationship with Roger Federer has been fruitful for all parties involved, but especially for Federer.

The partnership between the Swiss tennis legend and the surging Swiss footwear company feels obvious now, but it only started in 2019, almost ten years after On’s inception.

At the time, Federer took a personal bet and signed with the brand as an official ambassador, contributor, designer, and investor in exchange for a 3% equity stake in the business. Today, the stake is worth about $350 million, or nearly triple what Federer earned as a pro tennis player.

The deal also resulted in an excellent footwear line, a.k.a. THE ROGER, which naturally included technical court shoes.

Surprisingly, though, the line’s off-court-focused Clubhouse shoe has arguably been the strongest silhouette in the series, and now On has quietly refreshed it in key ways.

The Clubhouse Is Now Even More Understated

A pair of On THE ROGER Clubhouse revised sneakers in white and ivory shown empty sitting side by side against a gradient green background that looks like a tennis court.
The revised version of THE ROGER Clubhouse is designed to feel even more casual and versatile.
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On says THE ROGER Clubhouse has been “reimagined” and “redesigned” to “elevate every outfit.”

Appearance-wise, this translates to a simplified heel collar that swaps out the busy technical mesh of the first iteration for smooth synthetic leather. The laces are now round instead of flat too.

Other distracting details, like the words “THE ROGER,” which used to appear in the heel area, are gone. The perforated side panels and the Cloudtec branding that was previously embossed on the midsole have also been scrapped.

A single On THE ROGER Clubhouse revised sneaker = in white and dark forest green shown in profile against a gradient green background that looks like a tennis court.
The name of the shoe line no longer appears in the heel area. The heel collar is also now made from smooth synthetic leather instead of mesh.
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But it’s not exactly de-branded, either. The On logo is now no longer embossed and is much larger compared to the previous generation.

The four new color options launched as part of the refresh are also consistently more muted than before, blending together a variety of whites, light tans, creams, and, in some cases, a bolder contrast color like black or forest green.

A view of the heels of a pair of On Running The ROGER Clubhouse sneakers against a green and yellow gradient with a tennis court pattern
The sneakers still feature the brand’s trademark CloudTec in addition to extra Helion foam in the forefoot for a softer feel.
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On the technical side of things, On says the new version features more Helion foam at the forefoot for a softer feel while still concealing the CloudTec the brand is known for.

It’s Also More Affordable

A single On THE ROGER Clubhouse revised sneaker = in white and black shown in profile against a gradient green background that looks like a tennis court.
Amazingly, On’s also cut the price of the revised Clubhouse sneaker by $20.
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The biggest shock of the refresh might be the price point. Unlike the original Clubhouse, which retailed for $150, the new version is selling for $120.

All four of the men’s and women’s launch colors are also available now for purchase through On’s site.

Of course, if $130 still feels too steep, you can also grab select pairs of the older Clubhouse at an even lower price of $105.

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