Lightweight, supportive, and ready for anything, this sturdy pair is designed to take you from city walks to nature hikes and back again. About On Founded in 2010 by longtime friends Caspar Coppetti, David Allemann, and Olivier Bernhard, On sneakers are designed to perfect the running experience. Initially developed by Bernhard himself a former professional athlete and prominent Swiss engineers, each pair delivers powerful takeoffs and gentle landings every step of the way.