5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Oct 2, 2018
40 mpw training for a half marathon came from the HOKA Clifton 3
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 5/5
HOKA Napali
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 8.1 oz · 29/24mm stack · 5mm drop
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.
How it ranks
The HOKA Napali ranks among the stronger daily trainers in our data. Cushioning and value are its strongest sub-ratings. Durability scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating is based on 13 runner reviews.
Good
Confidence
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Confidence
87 High
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What runners say
“Fit like a glove, snug with a wider forefoot, perfect length.”
“Lighter, cheaper, faster, and cushier than the Clifton 3.”
“Only 250 miles before cushioning bottomed out, particularly in forefoot.”
“Wore quickly (around 320 miles) due to minimal upper and exposed midsole.”
“Upper is rough with overlays; causes hotspots and blisters on big toe and foot arch.”
“Light yet cushioned enough to handle higher mileage (80+ a week).”
“Soft, unlike the flat and bulky Clifton 4s.”
“Enjoy the cushioning and have no foot or leg pains, especially calves/Achilles, even after longer runs.”
“New mesh more prone to holes and blowouts.”
“A bit lighter with same great cushion and ride as the Clifton.”
“After 26.4-mile run: awesome with tons of cushioning and comfort.”
“After a few hundred miles, they hardly look worn.”
“For the amount of cushioning, seems light and fairly responsive.”
“They were light, oh so light.”
“Paint scratches off.”
Prefer this shoe over another
54% 7/13
Where to buy
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
Pros
- It weighs 8.6 oz, and reviewers praise the cushioning at that weight.
- Eight reviewers compare it to the Clifton 3 and call it lighter, cheaper or softer.
- Four reviewers use it for long runs and tempo work alike.
Cons
- Reviewers rate durability 3.9 out of 5, and three report the cushioning flattening between 250 and 320 miles.
- Two reviewers report the thin mesh upper tearing or raising hotspots.
Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
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Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 8.1 oz
- Men's / women's
- Men's 8.6 oz · Women's 7.5 oz
- Release
- 2017 Q4
- Stack
- 29/24mm
- Drop
- 5mm
Runner reviews
Hoka Napali
5/5
Overall
elephino · Jul 5, 2018
40 mpw training for a marathon came from the HOKA Bondi 4
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 2/5
- Value
- 5/5
The Clifton, improved
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Feb 7, 2018
30 mpw training for a marathon came from the HOKA Clifton 3
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
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HOKA Napali In Context
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- HOKA Clifton 3 7 runners
- HOKA Bondi 4 1 runner
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