New Version of the Clifton 1
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 27, 2019
55 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Freedom ISO
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
HOKA Clifton 1
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 7.3 oz · 6mm drop
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The HOKA Clifton 2 replaced it
How it ranks
The HOKA Clifton 1 is one of the strongest daily trainers in our data. Comfort and cushioning are its strongest sub-ratings. Looks scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating is based on 16 runner reviews and 10 other rated shoes in the Clifton product line.
Excellent
Confidence
How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence is low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.
Confidence
95 Very high
Based on
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- Brand rating
- Our ratings
- External ratings
What runners say
“Lightweight, very well cushioned, while feeling fast and smooth.”
“Enough cushioning for long runs, light enough for faster work.”
“Great cushioning, minimal weight, roomy toe box.”
“1,100+ miles and still going, though upper needed sewing at flex points after 800 miles.”
“Super smooth ride with lots of cushion and bounce.”
“Size 12 weighs about 9.4 oz each.”
“Looks like a pillow, feels like it too.”
“Versatile for long runs, tempos, and anything in between.”
“500+ miles and still going strong.”
“Clifton 4 too firm, lacks response, not as cushioned.”
“Very light and cushioned compared to recent Clifton versions.”
“Don't overheat, very durable, super lightweight.”
“Smooth, well-cushioned ride with good responsiveness.”
“Later versions got progressively heavier and that took away from the magic.”
“Upper and tongue are mediocre but don't negatively affect experience.”
“Can have hotspots and blisters.”
“Wide feet? Upsized a half size.”
Prefer this shoe over another
64% 14/22
Where to buy
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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.
Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
Each dot is one rated shoe for sale, placed by its rating and by how much evidence sits behind it. Shoes toward the top right are both well rated and well established.
Better Shoes Rating
Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the HOKA Clifton
Each dot is one version of the Clifton, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Release year
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2026 · 4 reviews
89 Good
80 Confidence
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2025 · 11 reviews
93 Excellent
86 Confidence
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2023 · 130 reviews
98 Exceptional
100 Confidence
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2021 · 57 reviews
90 Very good
98 Confidence
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2020 · 8 reviews
81 Good
89 Confidence
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2019 · 68 reviews
79 Decent
99 Confidence
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2018 · 48 reviews
80 Good
99 Confidence
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2017 · 51 reviews
65 Below average
99 Confidence
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2016 · 37 reviews
92 Very good
99 Confidence
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2015 · 5 reviews
85 Good
89 Confidence
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Clifton 1 This shoe
2014 · 16 reviews
96 Excellent
95 Confidence
Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 7.3 oz
- Men's / women's
- Men's 7.8 oz · Women's 6.8 oz
- Release
- 2014
- MSRP
- $130
- Drop
- 6mm
Runner reviews
Retro
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 23, 2019
10 mpw training for a half marathon
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
Mejor para mí ninguno
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 22, 2019
came from the Saucony Breakthru 2
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
Like Pillow, still a shoe
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 17, 2019
25 mpw training for a half marathon came from the New Balance Fresh Foam Beacon
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 3/5
- Value
- 4/5
Hoka Clifton One
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 11, 2019
55 mpw training for a marathon came from the HOKA Clifton 5
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 1/5
- Value
- 4/5
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