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Hoka Clifton L

Trainer shape

Hoka Clifton L

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Reviews

8 of 9 reviews recommend it.

Overall review score7.5/10Review summary
  • Worn for walking, casual
  • Width: Mixed fit reports

$170Mid-rangetypical price at large US stores

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Fit & sizing

Will they fit your foot?

Length

True to size

Clifton L Suede

Runs small

Width

Mixed fit reports

Fit details & reported differences

Length

  • True to size.

Suede

  • Runs small.
1

Reported sensations

  1. Width

    Suede

    • Reports differ: narrow or wide.

How heavy do they feel?

  • Worn for walking, casual

Weight on foot

  • Feels light.

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More about this model

HokaTrainer shapeFirst released: 2020

About our research
Overall review score7.5/109 authors

1 does not recommend it.

Based on 16 reviews and other sources.

We compare owner feedback and reviews for fit, comfort and wear. Model details come from maker and retail information.

First release

Deckers Japan's July 3, 2020 launch announcement names Clifton L and Bondi L as the new leather-upper lifestyle models released on July 1 through Hoka's official site and selected shops. Clifton L is explicitly distinguished from its Clifton 3 base; this is a sales launch, rather than a runway or a later colour launch. Release source ↗

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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 L vs Asics Gel-Kayano

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Hoka Clifton L
Hoka Clifton L
Asics Gel-Kayano
Asics Gel-KayanoSee this model
What mattersHoka Clifton LAsics Gel-Kayano
Length
  • True to size.

Suede

  • Runs small.
  • True to size — 5 of 7 reports; 2 say small.

Gel-Kayano

  • True to size.

GEL-KAYANO 32

  • True to size.

GEL-KAYANO 33

  • True to size.
Width

Suede

  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.

Gel-Kayano

  • Wide fit.

GEL-KAYANO 32

  • Reports differ: narrow or regular.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.
  • Feels light.

Gel-Kayano

  • ice surfaceFeels light.
  • Feels light.

GEL-KAYANO 32

  • Feels light.

GEL-KAYANO 33

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
Price at stores$170 (typical price at large US stores)$123.75–$165 (typical price at large US stores)

Store prices recorded 2026-09-25 / 2026-10-14.

Hoka Clifton L vs Brooks Addiction Walker

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Hoka Clifton L
Hoka Clifton L
Brooks Addiction Walker
Brooks Addiction WalkerSee this model
What mattersHoka Clifton LBrooks Addiction Walker
Length
  • True to size.

Suede

  • Runs small.

Addiction Walker 2

  • True to size.
Width

Suede

  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.

Addiction Walker 2

  • Wide fit — 2 of 3 reports; 1 says narrow.
  • Wide fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow or regular.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.

Addiction Walker 2

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
  • Feels heavy.
Price at stores$170 (typical price at large US stores)$139.95–$140 (typical price at large US stores)

Store prices recorded 2026-09-25 / 2026-09-20.

Hoka Clifton L vs Brooks Beast GTS 26

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Hoka Clifton L
Hoka Clifton L
Brooks Beast GTS 26
Brooks Beast GTS 26See this model
What mattersHoka Clifton LBrooks Beast GTS 26
Length
  • True to size.

Suede

  • Runs small.
  • True to size — 5 of 6 reports; 1 says small.
Width

Suede

  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
  • wide feetRoomy across the foot.
  • Wide fit — 4 of 6 reports; 2 say narrow.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.
  • Feels heavy.
Price at stores$170 (typical price at large US stores)$169.95 (typical price at large US stores)

Store prices recorded 2026-09-25.

Hoka Clifton L vs Hoka Transport

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Hoka Clifton L
Hoka Clifton L
Hoka Transport
Hoka TransportSee this model
What mattersHoka Clifton LHoka Transport
Length
  • True to size.

Suede

  • Runs small.
  • True to size.

2

  • True to size.
Width

Suede

  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
  • Narrow fit — 6 of 9 reports; 2 say wide, 1 regular.

2

  • Regular to wide.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.
  • Reports differ.
Price at stores$170 (typical price at large US stores)$150 (typical price at large US stores)

Store prices recorded 2026-09-25.

Hoka Clifton L vs New Balance 608

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Hoka Clifton L
Hoka Clifton L
New Balance 608
New Balance 608See this model
What mattersHoka Clifton LNew Balance 608
Length
  • True to size.

Suede

  • Runs small.
  • True to size — 2 of 3 reports; 1 says large.

608v5

  • True to size — 7 of 8 reports; 1 says large.

608

  • Runs small.
Width

Suede

  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
  • Regular to wide (2 reviews on the maker’s own site).

608v5

  • Wide fit — 8 of 9 reports; 1 says narrow.

608

  • Regular fit.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.

608v5

  • Feels light — 2 of 3 reports; 1 says heavy.
Price at stores$170 (typical price at large US stores)$79.99–$85 (typical price at large US stores)

Store prices recorded 2026-09-25 / 2026-09-28.

Hoka Clifton L vs On Cloudnova Form

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Hoka Clifton L
Hoka Clifton L
On Cloudnova Form
On Cloudnova FormSee this model
What mattersHoka Clifton LOn Cloudnova Form
Length
  • True to size.

Suede

  • Runs small.
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.

2

  • True to size.

Cloudnova Form

  • Runs large.
Width

Suede

  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
  • Wide fit.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.
  • Feels light.

2

  • Feels light.

Cloudnova Form

  • Feels light.
Price at stores$170 (typical price at large US stores)$149.99–$150 (typical price at large US stores)

Store prices recorded 2026-09-25 / 2026-09-23.

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