Hoka One One Clifton Running Shoes Reviews

The Clifton is Hoka's most successful road-running shoe. It combines a low drop (around 5mm) with a very high stack of soft and bouncy cushioning. It is ideal for daily training and long distance runs.

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Weight
8.7 oz.
Drop
5 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Hoka Clifton 9 is a narrow-fitting maximalist daily trainer with a Meta-Rocker midsole for energy-saving transitions. It has a highly cushioned ride which is on the soft side and it’s best...” Read expert review
Brandon Law
Marathon Runner and Shoe Expert
Weight
8.9 oz.
Drop
5 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Hoka One One Clifton 8 is a multi-purpose daily trainer with a smooth and stable ride. Its rocker midsole eases you through transitions and saves you energy over long distances.  ...” Read expert review
Brandon Law
Marathon Runner and Shoe Expert
Weight
9.1 oz.
Drop
5 mm.
Category
Lightweight
“The Clifton is incredibly light and provides soft and comfortable shock absorption. Version 7 delivers a very smooth foot strike making a solid daily shoe and well suited for longer runs.” Read expert review
Jim Coulson
Fast Road and Trail Runner. Career Firefighter.
Weight
9 oz.
Drop
5 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Clifton 6 sheds some weight and moves to a softer midsole foam giving it a soft, smooth and highly cushioned ride.   The ride combined with an upgraded upper made of higher quality and...” Read expert review
Sean Felty
Long Distance Runner, Neutral Shoe Expert
Weight
9.40 oz.
Drop
5 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“This is another solid update to the Clifton platform. It provides a soft and smooth ride. The upper has undergone a slight redesign enhancing both comfort and durability. Overall the Clifton 5 is a...” Read expert review
Sean Felty
Long Distance Runner, Neutral Shoe Expert
Weight
9.30 oz.
Drop
5 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Clifton 4 has improved upon an already smooth and cushioned ride by adding increased rebound in the midsole material.  Updates to the upper including a new mesh material are great...” Read expert review
Sean Felty
Long Distance Runner, Neutral Shoe Expert
Weight
8.60 oz.
Drop
5 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Clifton 3 improves upon an already stellar platform. It combines ultra soft cushioning and comfort into a lightweight package delivering a ride as smooth as they come.” Read expert review
Sean Felty
Long Distance Runner, Neutral Shoe Expert
Weight
8.30 oz.
Drop
mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Hoka One One Clifton 2, like its predecessor, is a fantastic shoe. It is an ultra-lightweight yet highly cushioned shoe that provides an amazingly comfortable ride.” Read expert review
Sean Felty
Long Distance Runner, Neutral Shoe Expert
Weight
7.9 oz.
Drop
mm.
Category
Cushioning
“This shoe is perfect for daily training, and light enough to be worn for racing. The ultra-lightweight frame combined with maximum cushion strikes a perfect balance between form and function...” Read expert review
Sean Felty
Long Distance Runner, Neutral Shoe Expert