Length
- Reports differ: true to size or large.
10
- Reports differ: true to size or large.
Hoka Clifton
HokaTrainer shape
- Reviews
24 of 43 reviews recommend it.
3 have reservations; 16 do not recommend it.
10
- True to size or large
- All-day standing: comfortable
9
- Narrow
$153Mid-rangeregular price at the maker's store$150–$155 across versions
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Reported sensations
Heel
- Reported pressure.
10
- Reported pain.
Width
- Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
10
- Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
9
- Narrow fit.
Around the toes
- Roomy.
10
- Roomy.
Are Hoka Clifton comfortable all day?
Through the day
- All dayComfortable.
10
- All day standingComfortable.
- All dayComfortable for some wearers; uncomfortable for others.
Weight on foot
- Feels light.
10
- Feels light.
- Reports differ: light or heavy.
9
- Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
Weather, water & grip
In warm weather
9
- Feels hot.
Grip underfoot
10
- Holds on wet ground.
9
- Holds on wet ground.
How do they hold up over time?
What wears or breaks?
1Upper
10
- Creasing.
2Outsole
10
- Coming apart.
9
- Coming apart.
3Stitching
9
- Coming apart.
- Broken.
Will they keep their looks?
10
- Some pairs hold up; others show wear quickly.
9
- Some pairs hold up; others show wear quickly.
How long have people worn them?
- Some pairs are still in use.
10
- Owners describe 3–12 months of wear.
- Some pairs are still in use.
9
- Owners describe 3–12 months or under 3 months of wear.
These are times already worn, not estimates of how long a new pair will last.
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About our research
Based on 61 reviews and other sources.
We compare owner feedback and reviews for fit, comfort and wear. Model details come from maker and retail information.
How we put the guide together →Compare with similar pairs
Similar uses, different fits and trade-offs. These are reports about each model, not a head-to-head test.
Hoka Clifton vs Asics Gel-Nimbus
Also used for running. Compare length.
| What matters | Hoka Clifton | Asics Gel-Nimbus |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
10
|
27
|
| Width |
10
9
|
27
|
| Toe box |
10
|
27
|
| All day on your feet |
10
| 27
|
| Weight on the foot |
10
9
|
26
27
Gel-Nimbus
|
| Maker price | $150–$155 (regular price at the maker's store) | $170–$185 (price at the maker's store) |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-28.
Hoka Clifton vs Brooks Ghost 16
Also used for running. Compare length.
| What matters | Hoka Clifton | Brooks Ghost 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
10
|
|
| Width |
10
9
|
|
| Toe box |
10
|
|
| All day on your feet |
10
|
|
| Weight on the foot |
10
9
|
|
| Maker price | $150–$155 (regular price at the maker's store) | $109.95 (price at the maker's store) |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-28 / 2026-09-26.
Hoka Clifton vs Nike Vomero 18
Also used for running. Compare length.
| What matters | Hoka Clifton | Nike Vomero 18 |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
10
|
|
| Width |
10
9
|
|
| Toe box |
10
|
|
| All day on your feet |
10
|
|
| Weight on the foot |
10
9
|
|
| Maker price | $150–$155 (regular price at the maker's store) | $165 (price at the maker's store) |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-28 / 2026-09-26.
Hoka Clifton vs On Cloudflyer
Also used for running. Compare length.
| What matters | Hoka Clifton | On Cloudflyer |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
10
|
5
Cloudflyer
|
| Width |
10
9
|
5
Cloudflyer
|
| Toe box |
10
|
Cloudflyer
|
| All day on your feet |
10
|
|
| Weight on the foot |
10
9
|
5
|
| Maker price | $150–$155 (regular price at the maker's store) | $170 (regular price at the maker's store) |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-28 / 2026-09-26.
Hoka Clifton vs Saucony Kinvara 16
Also used for running. Compare length.
| What matters | Hoka Clifton | Saucony Kinvara 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
10
|
|
| Width |
10
9
|
|
| Toe box |
10
|
|
| All day on your feet |
10
|
|
| Weight on the foot |
10
9
|
|
| Maker price | $150–$155 (regular price at the maker's store) | $130 (price at the maker's store) |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-28 / 2026-09-25.
Hoka Clifton vs Saucony Ride 19
Also used for running. Compare length.
| What matters | Hoka Clifton | Saucony Ride 19 |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
10
|
|
| Width |
10
9
| Wide
Ride 19
|
| Toe box |
10
|
|
| All day on your feet |
10
|
|
| Weight on the foot |
10
9
| Wide
Ride 19
|
| Maker price | $150–$155 (regular price at the maker's store) | $145 (price at the maker's store) |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-28 / 2026-10-01.
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