Cushioned and comfortable yet light-as-air, these flexible sneakers were designed to suit the unique needs of runners in urban environments. 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.