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HOKA Clayton

Every version of the Clayton we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.

Clayton
69/100
vs. Average
-7

The score is the median Better Shoes Rating of the line's shoes, out of 100. The average product line scores 76, and the Clayton scores above 25% of the lines we track.

Rating by version, oldest first

Each dot is one version of the Clayton, placed by its rating and release year.

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HOKA Clayton versions with ratings, specs and prices
Version Released Weight Stack Score Change Reviews Price
HOKA Clayton 1 2017 7.3 oz 4mm drop 69 0 3 $160 MSRP
HOKA Clayton 2 2017 7.3 oz 4mm drop 69 13 $150 MSRP

2 shoes

Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.

  1. HOKA

    Clayton 1

    69 Below average Below average · 3 reviews · Confidence 35/100

    v1 (2017) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.3 oz · 4mm drop

    Averaging 7.2 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is lighter than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale.

    Clayton 1
    Durability 78

    MSRP $160

    Overall
    69
    Cushioning
    91
    Durability
    78
    Comfort
    63
    Value
    59
    Appearance
    59
    Confidence
    35

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    Not available at tracked retailers right now.

    Pros

    Averaging 7.2 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is lighter than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale.

    One reviewer finds the foam has enough pep without feeling mushy.

    One reviewer uses it for easy long miles and marathon training.

    Cons

    One reviewer with wide feet finds the fit sloppy and wide, and gets foot fatigue late in a run.

    It lists at $160, above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.

  2. HOKA

    Clayton 2

    69 Below average Below average · 14 reviews · Confidence 82/100

    v2 (2017) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.3 oz · 4mm drop

    Averaging 7.2 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is lighter than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale, and reviewers find it cushioned enough for tempo runs and marathons.

    Clayton 2
    Durability 75

    MSRP $150

    Overall
    69
    Cushioning
    89
    Durability
    75
    Comfort
    62
    Appearance
    58
    Value
    57
    Confidence
    82

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    Not available at tracked retailers right now.

    Pros

    Averaging 7.2 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is lighter than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale, and reviewers find it cushioned enough for tempo runs and marathons.

    Two reviewers report 410 and more than 700 miles with little wear.

    One reviewer finds it has more of a natural rocker than the HOKA Mach, and rolls more smoothly.

    Cons

    Several reviewers blister from the stock sockliner or from the seam where the upper meets the midsole.

    One reviewer finds it awkward at 8:00 per mile pace and slower.

    Appearance is its lowest-rated dimension at 3.8 out of 5.