Customer Reviews Hoka Clifton 5

I loved my Clifton 4's, but no longer available so had to go to Clifton 5. I prefer my 4's but I guess Clifton 5 is my only option. They fit well, look nice, I get compliments on them. Again, I feel the Clifton 4's gave me better support. Everytime I find something that really works for me, the company discontinues it or changes it.

Bought these because I was so happy with the Clifton 5 I got 1.5 years ago. Sizing was very different. Unfortunately, since I had a previous Clifton 5 (same style, same size) that fit great I didn't double check before taking these on vacation. Now I've got a used pair that don't fit well. BE SURE TO CHECK. NOT THE SAME AS PREVIOUS YEAR'S SIZING.

Almost great running shoe, BUT not sturdy materials--Bought these in November 2018--I have not run 100 miles in them--and the soles are showing wear--the tread is disappearing. I am very, very disappointed, because I love the way these shoes feel. I do not think they should wear out this fast.

The toe box was roomy. But the shoe is very stiff and hard. Not very comfortable.

My left foot is little wider than right foot...and these really hurt my left big toe. just didn’t fit quite right.

Wonderful wide shoe and toebox. Started out with a 10w, 9 1/2w then 9w. 9w fit me perfectly. Usually wear a 10 in a running shoe .

1st pair too big. Re-order 1/2 size DOWN. Fit good, but the rocking motion this shoe gives bothered my left knee & so I had to return. Felt like my knee was being forced outward. Since both of my knees have been replaced, this is NOT a good thing. But the green/blue slate/canton is ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL. I just think the rocker motion forward is what messed with my gait. Otherwise, very nice shoe.

painful arch, very uncomfortable shoes. felt like walking in sand.

These fit like a glove and were so comfortable..except for the heel. There was a point on both sides that was putting pressure into the side of my heel. Not sure if that was for stability but my feet didn't like it for very long. I'm going to try the Bondi 6 from some recommendations I read online.

I tried both the regular and wide width, as I sometimes can fall in the middle. The regular seemed just a little tight in the toe box. The wide felt like an entirely larger shoe. Either way, my biggest complaint is where the arch support hit. It seemed to hit closer to my heel rather than where my arch actually is and that caused aching. The cushion seems fantastic, but with the narrow toe box and weird arch, I’ll be returning.

It's always so sad when a brand takes a model that was perfect and changes it. I needed to replace my Clifton 3's, and hoped that I could just order the current Clifton 5 and be done... but alas, Hoka One One decided that a narrower toe was a good idea, and these just don't fit the same. I don't usually wear a wide, because I have a narrow heel, and the heel in these is just fine - but I guess I'd need a wide toe. Back to the drawing board to find what model has the rocker sole but a wider toe box.

I ordered a 11W in these because I’m new to the brand and I have bunions that require a roomy toe box . I wear a 10 in shoes. These were too large for me both in width and length so I ordered a 10.5 regular which fit much better. There was ultimately not enuff room in the toe box so I returned. I expected higher quality for a 130$ sneaker. but, my sister swears by these and she walks 5+ miles a day. she has similar foot issues to me.

Well, there were things about this shoe I really liked, I liked the color, I got the black with white bottom. I liked the way they felt walking around the house, they seemed supportive enough, although I could tell I was going to put my arch support in them so they'd be more supportive. But I couldn't keep them. They seemed a bit narrow. I noticed a pressure on the inside, bottom of my arch each time I took a step. Wasn't awful, yet I could tell if I wore them long term or for a long walk, I could see how they'd continuously rub and make my foot sore. I've never felt that in a shoe before. In taking a closer look inside, they seem super narrow compared to other shoes I own. I have kinda wide feet in the toe, but nowhere else, I never needed a wide before. So was surprised they were narrow, yet my toes had plenty of room, and the toe area is usually the issue. So...I returned them and ordered the Bondi 6 and got a wide, just to be sure. Really hoping they fit. I wear Brooks but have wanted to try these Hoka, based on what I've read about them.

I loved the Cilfton 4 - they changed up the style and it feels too narrow.

These shoes were hard to get used to. I wore them around the house for 2 days, but just couldn’t get used to the different style. I’m going back to Brooks.