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Clifton 5

Clifton 5
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Excellent (91/100)

Shoe details

Weight
9.4 oz
Release
2018 Q2
MSRP
$130
Stack Height
30mm heel - 25mm toe
Drop Height
5mm

Ratings & Reviews

Excellent (91/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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Scores better than 90% 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

Excellent (91/100)

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 (91/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 90% 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

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Comfort

Exceptional (96/100)

Comfort rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (96/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 96% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Durability

Very good (87/100)

Durability rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (87/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 84% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Value

Good (78/100)

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

Good (78/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 67% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Appearance

Good (70/100)

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

Good (70/100)

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.

44%

34/77

Prefer this shoe over another.

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

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 90% of 2,617 running shoes.

Excellent

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 87% of 1,872 daily trainers.

87%

Clifton Family

Scores better than 27% of 10 clifton family.

27%

HOKA

Scores better than 72% of 137 HOKA shoes.

72%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • A majority of reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.
  • Reviewers rate this shoe better than the Clifton 4.
  • One of the most popular shoes among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated among the top 5% of shoes on comfort.
  • Rated among the top 5% of shoes on cushioning.

Cons

  • Rated below average overall.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

HOKA Clifton 5
HOKA Clifton 10
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Clifton 5
Clifton 10
SUPERBLAST 2
Current shoe
Lightest / Best cushioning
Newest / Lowest price
Best overall / Best comfort / Best durability
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
9.4 oz M Lightest
9.8 oz M
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Stack
30/25mm
38/30mm
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Drop
5mm
8mm
7mm
Release
2018 Q2
2025 Q1 Newest
2024 Q2
MSRP
$130
$155
$200
Best price
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$123.96 Lowest price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Very good (90%)
Excellent (95%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Excellent (96%)
Exceptional (98%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Exceptional (99%)
Exceptional (99%)
Durability
Very good (84%)
Below average (37%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Below average (37%)
Bottom tier (21%)
Exceptional (98%) Best appearance
Value
Above average (67%)
Very good (81%)
Very good (86%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

48 reader ratings

Review a shoe

Showing 1–5 of 48 written reviews

Incredibly comfortable

Anonymous runner · Jan 28, 2020

4/5

Overall

I bought the Hoka Clifton 5 on sale at my local running store. I wanted to try a pair of Hokas because of how comfortable they looked, and I was not disappointed. These are the most comfortable shoes that I have ever run in. They’re great on long runs, but I would avoid them for any type of track or speed work. The cushioning is great for cool downs and recovery days after hard workouts and races. The durability is good enough, but the outsole wore out fairly quickly. I have about 400 miles on the shoes and there’s basically no tread left in the mid foot area. My biggest complaint is that the toe box is a little roomy, and the shoes give me blisters. Overall, the shoe is amazing and I would definitely run in them again.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Hoka One One Clifton 5

Anonymous runner · Jan 15, 2020

4/5

Overall

Has been my go to shoe for the past year. Been a fan of the Clifton's since they started making them in wide. With my hobbit feet and need for cushioning at a decent weight the Clifton's stand out as one of the best options. I've run several marathons in the Cliftons and this is the best of the bunch thus far. I do have a pair of 6's which I haven't tried out yet but a few of the reviews have indicated that the toe area may be more pointed than the 5's. I'll eventually try them out after this pair wears out. But so far so good. Next up for them is Boston '20.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Best Daily Trainer I’ve Ran in For a While

Anonymous runner · Jan 1, 2020

5/5

Overall

It was a great shoe that I’m still using 7 months after purchasing it. The cushioning is great, and although it can be a bit too heavy at times, I still feel as though I can use it for just about any run that doesn’t require me to go very fast. Highly recommend
Comfort
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Cushioning
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Durability
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Appearance
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Value
5/5

Good improvement to Clifton 4, but why knit?

Anonymous runner · Dec 10, 2019

4/5

Overall

A solid version of Cliftons. Improved from 4, although getting too heavy. I don't understand the knit option, though. It makes for a stiff upper. Durability has been solid after 400 miles.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
3/5

Decent long run shoe

Anonymous runner · Oct 28, 2019

4/5

Overall

Good shoe for long runs. It's obviously quite cushioned, but feels very stable.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
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