HOKA

Clifton 9

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 8.5 oz · 5mm drop · 40/35mm stack · Medium/Narrow

HOKA Clifton 9

/ 5

Exceptional

Overall rating

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Exceptional (99/100)

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99/100
Overall

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Exceptional (99/100)

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99
Comfort

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Exceptional (99/100)

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99
Cushioning

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Exceptional (99/100)

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99
Appearance

Appearance rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (86/100)

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Scores better than 84% of shoes

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86
Durability

Durability rating

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Very good (84/100)

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Scores better than 80% of shoes

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84
Value

Value rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (82/100)

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Scores better than 77% of shoes

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82

Prefer this shoe over another

60% 34/57

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Maximal cushioning in a lightweight frame.
  • Versatile shoe for easy running and workouts.
  • Reviewers rate this shoe better than the HOKA ONE ONE Clifton 8.
  • One of the most popular shoes among LetsRun.com readers.

Cons

  • Rated below average on durability.

Reader Ratings

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Reader review

Anonymous runner · May 28, 2026

4/5

Overall

Very soft and springy.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Best shoe I've had in a while

Anonymous runner · Dec 13, 2024

5/5

Overall

Feels like the shoes are trying to make me go faster ;)

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

Very good shoes, but overpriced

Anonymous runner · Dec 10, 2024

5/5

Overall

Enjoy these shoes and have out a lot of miles on them. Stand up well to mileage, a little clunky but I work out in them for extra support and they don’t hold me back. Definitely keep getting more expensive.

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

It’s a good shoe but it doesn’t last long

Anonymous runner · Dec 9, 2024

4/5

Overall

The hola Clifton 9’s are a good running shoe I have flat feet and have orthopedic souls they cushion my foot very well and feel great they feel very responsive and comfortable. They give you a little bit of height. I have heard that the toe box is too small but I bag to differ and I wear a size 11 and I have wide feet. They don’t last very long doo they only last 300 miles and they are a little bit expensive to buy each time I get them 

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

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Nov 19, 2024

5/5

Overall

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

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
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Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.5 oz M Lightest
9.8 oz M
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Stack
40/35mm
38/30mm
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Drop
5mm
8mm
7mm
Release
2023 Q1
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MSRP
$165
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Best price
$132.97
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$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Exceptional (>99%)
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Comfort
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Exceptional (98%)
Exceptional (99%)
Cushioning
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Exceptional (99%)
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Durability
Good (80%)
Below average (39%)
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Appearance
Very good (84%)
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Value
Good (77%)
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