Customer Reviews Hoka Clifton 4

Have to get used to the rocking sensation and pay attention to my sock choice in terms of width. Overall, very pleased with these!

I have Mortons Neuroma, flat feet, and bunions - so Hoka One One Cliftons are probably fine for most people. When I took the insoles out and put in my custom orthotics, my heel slipped out. The orthotics fit perfectly in the shoe, so I don't think I can go a 1/2 size down. So sadly had to send back. Thank you Zappos for your easy return policy.

I think this shoe is so cute and I wasn't disappointed to see it in person. Unfortunately it didn't fit so I have to send it back. I am a woman and purchased this shoe hoping it would be a little wider and give me some toe room and if the shoe didn't run short I think that would have worked. All the charts tell me to order 1 1/2 size smaller than your women's size to buy a men's shoe. So I usually wear a 9 Wide. In this shoe I purchased a men's 7 1/2. The width was doable but it was a good half size to short. So if all Hoka One One are alike I would say that if a woman is going to purchase a man's shoe in this brand they should not order smaller than one size difference. Sadly this shoe is no longer available in a men's 8 or I would try again.

I absolutely love Hoka One One shoes. I have the pair of Clifton 4's that I am reviewing here. I have two pairs of Clifton 2's, and a pair of Ora Recovery Flip-Flops. I purchase size 10.5, and medium "D" width in virtually every type of shoe that I buy. I see a podiatrist for various minor foot health issues related to extreme exercise, and just recently my foot was described as "narrow" by the doctor. Both pairs of my Clifton 2's are still hanging in there even with daily use for the past two years or so. I am regularly asked at the gym, "what kind of shoes are those?" (I think because the soles are a bit thicker, and they look comfortable...) I love, love, love the Hoka One One Clifton 2's. I like the Clifton 4's. Actually, I bought them because they were predominantly white (it is amazingly difficult to find a pair of white sneakers anymore...). I am keeping the Clifton 4's, but I must admit that I am slightly disappointed. If I compare the 2's and the 4's it is easy to see what a previous review has mentioned. The "toe box" is narrower. It is slightly more "pointy." The Clifton 2's had a nice padded "ankle collar. The 4's have a "V" cut ankle collar that doesn't cause me any issues, but I like the feel of the 2's better. The tongue feels less padded and the "shoe lace pass through," the mesh pattern, and the reflective/"plastic" materials seems to have been cheapened somewhat. I would recommend Hoka One One. The 4's still feel lighter and more comfortable to me than anything else out there. However, I clearly don't like the direction in which this particular shoe seems to be evolving toward. I will continue to observe future iterations of this shoe and hope that some elements of its previous versions eventually returns.

Went for two three mile runs and they are already showing signs of wear on the soles. After the second run I developed a blister on my foot. Really wanted to like these shoes but not worth the money if they wear out so easily.

I bought these Clifton 4's after owning 2 pairs of the Clifton 3's. I think they are still great but definitely not as light as the 3's. I'm still a big Hoka One One fan though.

I had my eye on these for awhile and took the leap when they were discounted. Kudos for Zappos for recommending half a size larger than my normal shoe size, based on my Nike sizing. The sizing is just right. I don't run but frequently take brisk, 7-mile walks on hard surfaces, which is why I like a cushioned running shoe. I can't help feel that my feet and the insoles don't quite line up, which is a problem I've had with another brand. It's only slight and once I get moving I don't really think about it. The cushioning is fine and I feel like they give me good support. Love the way they look. Have read reviews questioning the durability of the sole, so we'll see how that goes. Otherwise, these are expensive shoes and I'm not sure they're worth the extra cost, but I don't regret my purchase.

I had to go up half a size. The shoes feel great but I feel they wear faster than other shoes I've worn. I have yet to find a show with a comparable balance of low weight and high cushion.