HOKA Clifton
Every version of the Clifton we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The score is the median Better Shoes Rating of the line's shoes, out of 100. The average product line scores 76, and the Clifton scores above 94% of the lines we track.
HOKA Clifton vs. Other Shoes
Each dot is one rated shoe: the Clifton in gold, all other shoes in gray.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Clifton, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
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| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Score | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| HOKA Clifton 11 In stock | 2026 | — | — | 86 | -9 | 1 | $155 MSRP |
| HOKA Clifton 10 In stock | 2025 | 9.2 oz | 38/30mm · 8mm drop | 95 | -4 | 7 | $155 MSRP |
| HOKA Clifton 9 In stock | 2023 | 8.8 oz | 40/35mm · 5mm drop | 99 | +4 | 51 | $145 MSRP |
| HOKA Clifton 8 | 2021 | 8.5 oz | 37/32mm · 5mm drop | 95 | +14 | 30 | $140 MSRP |
| HOKA Clifton 7 | 2020 | 8.3 oz | 29/24mm · 5mm drop | 81 | -5 | 7 | — |
| HOKA Clifton 6 | 2019 | 8.6 oz | 27/22mm · 5mm drop | 87 | -2 | 66 | $130 MSRP |
| HOKA Clifton 5 | 2018 | 8.5 oz | 30/25mm · 5mm drop | 88 | +24 | 48 | $130 MSRP |
| HOKA Clifton 4 | 2017 | 9.1 oz | 5mm drop | 64 | -34 | 51 | $130 MSRP |
| HOKA Clifton 3 | 2016 | 9.1 oz | 5mm drop | 98 | 0 | 37 | $130 MSRP |
| HOKA Clifton 2 | 2015 | 8.7 oz (men's) | 29/24mm · 5mm drop | 97 | -2 | 4 | $1 MSRP |
| HOKA Clifton 1 | 2014 | 7.3 oz | 6mm drop | 99 | — | 15 | $130 MSRP |
11 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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HOKA
Clifton 1186 Good Good · 3 reviews · Confidence 70/100
v11 (2026) · Daily trainer · Neutral
All three reviewers so far rate comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5.
Durability 78$154 $155 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall86Cushioning99Comfort97Durability78Value76Appearance67Confidence70Buy it now
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Pros
All three reviewers so far rate comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5.
The Clifton 9 two versions back scores 99 on 130 reviews.
Cons
One of three reviewers finds it needs replacing sooner than other shoes and rates durability and value 3 out of 5.
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HOKA
Clifton 1095 Excellent Excellent · 11 reviews · Confidence 87/100
v10 (2025) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.2 oz · 8mm drop · 38mm stack
Cushioning is the highest-rated dimension across eleven reviewers, at 4.7 out of 5.
Durability 67Overall95Cushioning99Comfort98Value82Durability67Appearance63Confidence87Pros
Cushioning is the highest-rated dimension across eleven reviewers, at 4.7 out of 5.
One reviewer calls it an ideal long and recovery run shoe and credits the move to an 8mm drop.
One reviewer reports it wearing well from 8:30 pace down to six minute miles.
Cons
Durability draws the lowest ratings of any dimension, at 3.7 out of 5 across eleven reviewers.
One reviewer says it is not holding up as well as the Clifton 9.
One reviewer finds the fit slightly narrower than the Clifton 9.
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HOKA
Clifton 999 Exceptional Exceptional · 130 reviews · Confidence 100/100
v9 (2023) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.8 oz · 5mm drop · 40mm stack
Reviewers praise deep cushioning at a light 8.5 oz weight.
Durability 92Overall99Comfort99Cushioning99Durability92Appearance91Value88Confidence100Pros
Reviewers praise deep cushioning at a light 8.5 oz weight.
Many find the forefoot roomier and comfier than the Clifton 8.
Reviewers call it the best-riding Clifton for daily easy miles.
Cons
Several reviewers report upper tearing and fast wear before expected mileage.
Some runners find it clunky and slow at faster paces.
Several reviewers call it expensive for how quickly it wears.
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HOKA
Clifton 895 Excellent Excellent · 57 reviews · Confidence 97/100
v8 (2021) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.5 oz · 5mm drop · 37mm stack
Reviewers praise the soft cushioning for easy days and long runs.
Durability 82MSRP $140
Overall95Cushioning98Comfort97Value88Durability82Appearance80Confidence97Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers praise the soft cushioning for easy days and long runs.
It weighs 8.9 oz on a 37mm heel stack, light for a maximalist trainer.
Reviewers use it for everything from easy miles to tempos.
Cons
Reviewers rate durability 4.1 out of 5, its lowest dimension, and three say the outsole wears faster than other trainers.
Two reviewers find it hard to pick up the pace, one saying the cushioning goes flat after about 100km.
Two reviewers call the forefoot narrow, and one cannot find it in extra-wide.
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HOKA
Clifton 781 Good Good · 8 reviews · Confidence 83/100
v7 (2020) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.3 oz · 5mm drop · 29mm stack
Reviewers find it comfortable and well cushioned for easy, high-mileage days.
Durability 84Overall81Cushioning99Comfort97Value87Durability84Appearance65Confidence83Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers find it comfortable and well cushioned for easy, high-mileage days.
Light for a cushioned trainer at 8.6 oz in the men's build and 7.9 oz in the women's.
One reviewer is two years in across hiking, walking and running with plenty of cushion left.
Cons
The Clifton 6 before it scores 87 on sixty-eight reviews against its 82.
One reviewer calls the cushioning boring and the build quality poor, and appearance draws the lowest ratings at 4.0 out of 5.
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HOKA
Clifton 687 Good Good · 68 reviews · Confidence 97/100
v6 (2019) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.6 oz · 5mm drop · 27mm stack
Reviewers rate cushioning 4.8 out of 5 and use it for easy days and long road runs.
Durability 75MSRP $130
Overall87Cushioning99Comfort98Value77Durability75Appearance60Confidence97Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers rate cushioning 4.8 out of 5 and use it for easy days and long road runs.
It weighs 9.1 oz, and reviewers call it light for the cushioning it carries.
Seven reviewers over fifty say it lets them keep running with knee, calf or joint pain.
Cons
Reviewers rate durability 4.0 out of 5, and four report the tread and foam going near 300 miles.
Five reviewers find it unresponsive and bulky at faster paces.
Three reviewers find the toe box narrow, one blistering at first and one narrow even in 2E.
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HOKA
Clifton 588 Good Good · 48 reviews · Confidence 97/100
v5 (2018) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.5 oz · 5mm drop · 30mm stack
Reviewers describe soft, forgiving cushioning that suits long, easy mileage.
Durability 91MSRP $130
Overall88Cushioning99Comfort97Durability91Value82Appearance72Confidence97Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers describe soft, forgiving cushioning that suits long, easy mileage.
Many runners find it light for the amount of cushioning.
It rates well above the Clifton 4 it replaced, which scores 64 on fifty-one reviews.
Cons
Several reviewers report the thin outsole rubber wearing through quickly.
Toe box fit divides reviewers, with blisters a common complaint.
Appearance is its lowest-rated dimension, and reviewers call the look meh or clownish.
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HOKA
Clifton 464 Below average Below average · 51 reviews · Confidence 98/100
v4 (2017) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.1 oz · 5mm drop
Five reviewers call it light for the amount of cushioning it carries.
Durability 78MSRP $130
Overall64Cushioning99Comfort94Durability78Value64Appearance63Confidence98Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Five reviewers call it light for the amount of cushioning it carries.
Four reviewers say their legs feel fresher after long runs.
Ten reviewers with foot, achilles or big-toe joint problems say it works for them.
Cons
Seven reviewers find the toe box narrow, and five get blisters on the toes or the arch.
Nine reviewers report the outsole or upper wearing out early, several of them by 200 to 300 miles.
Five reviewers find it awkward or flat at faster paces.
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HOKA
Clifton 398 Exceptional Exceptional · 37 reviews · Confidence 98/100
v3 (2016) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.1 oz · 5mm drop
Reviewers get cushioned long-run miles from a 9.6 oz build.
Durability 91MSRP $130
Overall98Cushioning99Comfort93Durability91Value86Appearance50Confidence98Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers get cushioned long-run miles from a 9.6 oz build.
Many reviewers report 500 to 1000 miles before it breaks down.
Four reviewers coming back from injury describe comfortable, easy training in it.
Cons
Three reviewers want a wider toe box, though three others call it comfortable.
Two reviewers find it spongy and hard to turn over faster than 5K pace.
It lists at $130, and four reviewers call it expensive at full price.
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HOKA
Clifton 297 Exceptional Exceptional · 5 reviews · Confidence 90/100
v2 (2015) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.7 oz (men's) · 5mm drop · 29mm stack
Four of five reviewers rate cushioning 5 out of 5.
Durability 80MSRP $1
Overall97Cushioning99Comfort95Value88Durability80Appearance63Confidence90Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Four of five reviewers rate cushioning 5 out of 5.
At 8.7 oz, two reviewers note it stays light for such a big shoe.
One reviewer uses it for tempo runs, intervals and long runs alike, and another for easy days.
Cons
Durability averages 4.0 out of 5, and two reviewers report the outsole wearing through quickly.
One reviewer wants more response and dislikes sinking into the ground.
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HOKA
Clifton 199 Exceptional Exceptional · 16 reviews · Confidence 97/100
v1 (2014) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.3 oz · 6mm drop
Light at 7.8 oz, and reviewers call the cushioning generous.
Durability 95MSRP $130
Overall99Comfort99Cushioning99Value97Durability95Appearance75Confidence97Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Light at 7.8 oz, and reviewers call the cushioning generous.
Runners use it for long runs, easy days and tempo work.
Two reviewers report over 500 and over 1,100 miles from a pair.
Cons
Appearance is its lowest-rated dimension at 4.1 out of 5, and one reviewer calls the upper and tongue unremarkable.
One reviewer at over 1,100 miles has had to sew the upper back together.
