Customer Reviews Hoka Clifton 4

this is the sixth pair ive bought so i guess i love them

Love these shoes...I am new to Hoka after being a New Balance customer...got tired of them constantly changing their shoes to look sleeker and narrowing their design.........their is a host of folks out there that really need wide,boxy comfortable shoes. We dont care what our shoes look like......the good thing is they keep coming back and are loyal customers. I would like to see Hoka make a shoe or two in a 4E with a boxy toe..........they will sell

I use the Clifton 4, for everyday shoes but not running. I became instantly hooked on the Conquest, but cannot find anymore. I've tried other shoes but couldn't find the hoka comfort and support. I bought the Bondi 5, Nice and cushy but not as much support. Then i went to a few shops to try on the Clifton 4, this is what i needed, lots of support, high arches ( have plantar fasciitis and several bulging discs in lower back) My foot Doctor said i should "live in those Hoka one ones" so this was the best fit for me! At first i thought they were too stiff but after a few weeks they felt fine. Very comfortable shoe and the styling is much better than a few years back.

I have been running a lot with them and they have kept up!!

Bought shoe on recommendation from my wife. Was running in Altra, Merrell trail glove, and NB trails shoes Played soccer much of my life so used to ~ zero drop running. Shoes give nice plush ride at the expense of responsiveness, but tired legs say it's OK. Plush rides make my knee ligaments hurt for the first few runs and this was not exception, but they figured it out after 3 runs. My biggest complaint is the reinforcing stripe along the outer lateral edge of the shoe causes intense pain after about 40 minutes of running (with or without socks). I have a wide foot, but my other shoes do not have this problem. Guess what they don't have? I like the HOKA (probably trail) for when a need a cushy day, so I am considering trying a shoe without that strip instead of another Altra. BTW, my wife says HOKAs are true to size every time so buy the same size with confidence. Wish I could say this about my Altras.

I really wanted to like these, but the arch portion of the shoe was too narrow for my foot and lead to blisters. If you have wide feet I'd suggest caution before buying these (my feet are pretty wide tho so it might just be me)

The Clifton is an exceptional shoe for a larger runner that needs additional cushion. The sole is rigid enough yet soft on impact. The firebox has plenty of room for your foot during long runs.

I use them for running only. I've run Hokas for several years. Very pleased with them.

Great running shoes. I can definitely feel the soft balanced cushion and stability. It greatly helps me with recovery. I have one complain on the medial side of the shoe. I can feel hot spot building up on my right medial arch from the shoe at the 3 mile, where I ended up having a small blister at the end of my 6 mile run.

I just bought this shoe last week and ran 12 km today. I wear Clifton's since the 2. Looks great and responsive. Maybe more than the Clifton 3. However I felt more comfortable in the toe area with the 3. The weight is a bit 'go back' but I didn't feel it affected my overall training.

I've run in the Clifton's from 2-4. The 2s gave me blisters, the 3s were nice and cushy but the sole wore down quickly. The 4s are a little stiff but I have over 400 miles on them and still going strong. I'd love for them to be a little less stiff but the durability trade off is fine for me. It is a really great shoe.

These shoes are extremely comfortable!!! I go all day wearing them at school, work, and to run in. Even for walking these shoes will do it!! If only they came in a wide version they would be worthy of a 5. I wear a size 11.5 and opted for a 12 hoping they would be a little wider. I recommend to buy your shoes a full size larger than you normally wear if you have wide feet.

I got these to replace the Clifton 3, in which one shoe had the tread worn completely off on one heel. The Clifton 3 seems to have a little more cushion, but hopefully the 4's tread will last longer. At about the 18 mile point, they seemed to get broken in, and felt a little cushier. Just ordered the Vanquish to train in, which is supposed to have more cushion. I used to have plantar fasciitis but the problem went away when I started wearing Hoka's. Overall, they are awesome.

Love the Clifton2 but I gotta say, the 4 is not an improvement. First mistake: sacrificed weight for style. The Clifton2 was light as a feather. Felt like it could float on air. Lots of cushion. I care very little about style. I'm all about the feel. Second mistake: the sole is stiff. The Clifton2 I can fold in half. The 4 is hard. Gonna break if I fold it. Bottom line: the Clifton4 is a new shoe and not an upgrade from the Clifton2. Disappointed. Ill be trying another Hoka style next time. Still a better running shoe than those other guys but feel short of expectation.

Lightweight comfort style

They are great training sneakers. This is my 2nd pair. Gave 4/5 because nothing is perfect but really a 4.5 stars

Went to running shoe store to checkout clifton 4. First impression was narrow in the forefoot but snug everywhere. No problem as wide 9.5 is there except couldnt try it. Bondi 5 wide shoe feels loose and wobbly so not sure how clifton4 wide will feel. Liked the arch support. Kudos to hoka on that one. However arch support disappears before the forefoot. Its just after the heel cup. So the midfoot arch support is still missing. Liked the rocker curvature. Sole being stiff is something that is not relatable to me as I did not have clifton 3. That said eva sole is old legacy technology and until etpu technology suppliers are locked in, things cant improve much there. Bondi5 too was unremarkable and lacks in soft pillowy feel. But I get the demand for soft cushy soles. Not sure if holding out for napali is a good idea and if that will be for flat feet only. Then there is the casualwear side of the shoe. Unfortunately due to the white sole and bright colorways, may not be usable much outside fitness. Griffin looks a little muted so might getaway with it occasionally.

Very comfortable and light weight. No problems with the pinky toe like with my other pair of Hokas.

I do curcuit training and running shoe are real soft and comfortable. Holding up well.

In my work there is a need to go up stairs and move from one building to another (our campus has 7 buidings) and I used to wear Nike all the time. One of my friends mentioned to try Hoka so I went to Footwear and tried on the Bondi 5 and Clifton 4. Immediately I felt fine walking on the Clifton 4 and did not hesitate to purchase. After using these cool shoes for 3 weeks continuously, am never going back to those Nikes, Pumas or Adidas. Hoka got me hooked and I would be checking different models and you got it, I will be buying them with no regrets!

I like the Clifton 4 but it runs a little looser than the Clifton 2 which I loved. Still a great shoe with amazing amounts of cushioning

A different shoe from the previous Cliftons, but I think perhaps more durable which would be nice. Otherwise just as comfortable and plush. Seems to run a bit small lengthwise, but I have inserts so this may be only my experience.

I've used Clifton 1-4 shoes for my daily road runner for years, putting ~50 miles a week on them. The Clifton's continued weight gain across revisions is worrisome but I've never felt myself thinking it's a heavy shoe. I am a fan of the stiffer midsole on this revision, which makes it a little more responsive, nimble, and feels faster. It's cushioned without being mushy and I think hits the sweet spot for what I want in a daily road runner. I think this is the best upper Hoka has ever put on a Clifton. The toebox is marginally wider than prior versions but those with wide feet should definitely opt for the wide version.