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Clifton 2

Clifton 2
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Excellent (94/100)

Shoe details

Weight
8.7 oz
Release
2015
MSRP
$1.30
Stack Height
29mm heel - 24mm toe
Drop Height
5mm

Ratings & Reviews

Excellent (94/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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Scores better than 93% 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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Rankings combine runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, direct comparisons to other shoes, related product-line performance, and trusted external ratings.

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

Excellent (94/100)

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

Excellent (94/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 93% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Cushioning

Exceptional (99/100)

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (99/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 99% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Comfort

Exceptional (96/100)

Comfort rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (96/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 94% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Value

Excellent (92/100)

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

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.

Appearance

Average (62/100)

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

Average (62/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 15% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

50%

5/10

Prefer this shoe over another.

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

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 93% of 2,617 running shoes.

Excellent

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 92% of 1,872 daily trainers.

92%

Clifton Family

Scores better than 55% of 10 clifton family.

55%

HOKA

Scores better than 80% of 137 HOKA shoes.

80%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Reviewers rate this shoe better than the Clifton 4.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes overall.
  • Rated among the top 10% of shoes on cushioning.

Cons

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

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

HOKA Clifton 2
HOKA Clifton 10
ASICS SUPERBLAST 2
Clifton 2
Clifton 10
SUPERBLAST 2
Current shoe
Lightest / Best value
Newest / Lowest price
Best overall / Best comfort / Best cushioning
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.7 oz M Lightest
9.8 oz M
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Stack
29/24mm
38/30mm
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Drop
5mm
8mm
7mm
Release
2015
2025 Q1 Newest
2024 Q2
MSRP
$1.30
$155
$200
Best price
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$123.96 Lowest price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Excellent (93%)
Excellent (95%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Excellent (94%)
Exceptional (98%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Exceptional (99%)
Exceptional (99%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Average (53%)
Below average (37%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (15%)
Bottom tier (21%)
Exceptional (98%) Best appearance
Value
Very good (89%) Best value
Very good (81%)
Very good (86%)
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Reader Ratings

5 reader ratings

Review a shoe

Showing 1–4 of 4 written reviews

Goodbye Shin Splints

Anonymous runner · Aug 10, 2019

5/5

Overall

If you struggle with shin splints as I had for over four years, then Hokas are definitely for you. The Hoka Clifton 2 is extremely cushioned and the low heel to toe drop allows your legs to use more of your calf muscle and less of the muscles around your shin. Basically, it puts less strain on your shins. For such a big shoe, they're not too heavy. However, the durability is a bit of an issue for cross country runners as the outsole wears out quite fast.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Clifton 2 review

Anonymous runner · Jul 12, 2018

5/5

Overall

I bought this shoe on runnerswarehouse to replace my Hoka Mafate 3. Not as soft but still an excellent shoe for daily running. I use it for everything I do. Tempo runs, Intervals and long runs. Much lighter and seems to last a long time but the bottoms are getting pretty worn. I run about 30 mpw. Should of bought more while on clearnace.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

GOAT discount shoe

Anonymous runner · Feb 6, 2018

5/5

Overall

I buy it off the Hoka website on sale, i've owned 4 or 5 pairs now, i can't keep track. I have had no injuries while wearing the Hoka CLifton 2's.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
5/5

Nice cushioning, wish was more responsive

Anonymous runner · Jan 10, 2018

4/5

Overall

This was my first experience with a Hoka shoe and I bought it on discount from Running Warehouse. I like the look and feel of the shoe. Overall it's a decent shoe for most of my easy runs but sometimes I feel I wish the shoe was a bit more responsive. Maybe I'm asking for too much as it is supposed to have cushion but sometimes I just don't want to sink into the ground.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5