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HOKA Clayton

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

Clayton
70Decent
vs. Median Line
-5

The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 75, and the Clayton rates above 19% 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.

Rating

Release year

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HOKA Clayton versions with ratings, specs and prices
Version Released Weight Stack Rating 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 70 — 13 $150 MSRP

2 shoes

Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 29.

  1. HOKA

    Clayton 1

    69 Below average Below average 3 reviews Confidence 2 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.

    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 for sale.

    Clayton 1
    Durability 74

    MSRP $160

    Overall
    69
    Cushioning
    83
    Durability
    74
    Comfort
    65
    Value
    65
    Appearance
    63
    Confidence
    2

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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 for 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 for sale.

  2. HOKA

    Clayton 2

    70 Decent Decent 14 reviews Confidence 50

    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 for sale, and reviewers find it cushioned enough for tempo runs and marathons.

    Clayton 2
    Durability 72

    MSRP $150

    Overall
    70
    Cushioning
    82
    Durability
    72
    Comfort
    63
    Appearance
    61
    Value
    60
    Confidence
    50

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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 for 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.