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Clayton 2

Clayton 2
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Good (72/100)

Shoe details

Weight
7.3 oz
Release
2017 Q3
MSRP
$150
Drop Height
4mm

Ratings & Reviews

Good (72/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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Scores better than 37% of all shoes.

Our ratings use detailed reviews from knowledgeable runners, ratings for shoes in the same product line, and reliable product information from trusted retailers.

Rating breakdown

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The darker band shows the central rating range. The lighter band shows a wider range of reasonable outcomes. More reviews for this shoe usually narrow both bands.

Overall

Good (72/100)

Overall rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Good (72/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 37% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Cushioning

Excellent (92/100)

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Excellent (92/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 89% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Durability

Good (76/100)

Durability rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Good (76/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 53% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Comfort

Average (66/100)

Comfort rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Average (66/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 23% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Appearance

Below average (60/100)

Appearance rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Below average (60/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 10% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Value

Below average (56/100)

Value rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Below average (56/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 5% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

25%

3/12

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 37% of 2,617 running shoes.

Good

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 37% of 1,872 daily trainers.

37%

HOKA

Scores better than 26% of 137 HOKA shoes.

26%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes on cushioning.

Cons

  • Rated below average overall.
  • Rated below average on comfort.
  • Rated below average on durability.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

HOKA Clayton 2
HOKA Clayton 1
ASICS SUPERBLAST 2
Clayton 2
Clayton 1
SUPERBLAST 2
Current shoe
Reference shoe
Newest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
7.3 oz M
7.3 oz M
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Stack
—
—
—
Drop
4mm
4mm
7mm
Release
2017 Q3
2017 Q3
2024 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$150 Lower MSRP
$160
$200
Best price
—
—
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Below average (37%)
Below average (32%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Below average (23%)
Below average (29%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Very good (90%)
Very good (86%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Average (53%)
Above average (67%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (10%)
Bottom tier (6%)
Exceptional (98%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (5%)
Bottom tier (11%)
Very good (86%) Best value
Specific shoe

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Reader Ratings

14 reader ratings

Review a shoe

Showing 1–5 of 13 written reviews

Clayton 2 vs Mach

Anonymous runner · Jul 24, 2019

4/5

Overall

The Mach was supposed to take out the Clayton 2 (which was not much of a change for me from the Clayton 1), but I keep coming back to run in the Clayton 2 over the Mach. The Clayton seems to have more of a natural rocker to it which I can really sense compared to the flatter Mach. The Mach is super comfortable, but just doesn't roll as smoothly as the Clayton. It seems to land flat, with a "thwap thwap thwap" that I can hear and feel - no other shoe I have does this!
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Great fatigue resistance

zimbie_z · Jul 23, 2019

5/5

Overall

Better fatigue resistance than any other shoe because of the cushioning and the light weight. Great training shoe, great marathon shoe. 700+ miles and still going as a rotation shoe.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

A great pair

Anonymous runner · Jul 13, 2019

5/5

Overall

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Solid Lightweight Trainer

The Duke · Oct 1, 2018

4/5

Overall

This is a solid, lightweight trainer that is also beefy enough to hold up to quicker long runs. Ran Boston in them and they worked fine. Not recommended for serious overpronators, as these have little support.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

RunCzar · Jul 12, 2018

4/5

Overall

Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
2/5