Customer Reviews Hoka Clifton 6

In the store, these were the most comfortable, light-weight shoes I had ever worn. I loved them. On my first run, which was about five miles, these shoes were amazing. Recently, I sprained my ankle so these shoes seemed to be perfect during my recovery. However, these shoes quickly gave me horrible blood blisters along the insides of my foot, near my arch. I was sad because I loved the shoe, so I kept running in them hoping that my feet would adjust and the blisters would go away. I used everything from bandaids, to cotton balls, to duck tape, my nothing helped my blisters. I refused to believe the shoes didn't fit my feet because I loved them so much. After running a little over 100 miles in the shoes and still suffering with blisters, I decided it was time to change shoes. I bought a pair from another leading running shoe brand and my blisters have since healed. Essentially, great shoe and give it a shot, but if you get blisters, return them IMMEDIATELY.

I have purchased and loved previous versions of Hoka Cliftons. I use them for long distance runs, usually between 20-25 miles/week on soft, dirt surfaces. The Clifton 5's were great. I ordered Clifton 6 in the same size as my previous shoes, and I was sadly disappointed. The toe box is much too wide and high. My foot slips around, and the extra movement in the shoe hurt my ankles and knees. Please do not assume that all runners have wide feet that need roomier toe boxes. Purchasing Clifton 6's was a complete waste of my limited funds. I'm thoroughly disappointed.

I use the shoes for cross training. I have narrow feet and high arches. The shoes slide around on my feet and do not give me good arch support. Hence I get blisters. I have only worn them inside, I have attempted to return them, but at the time your return mode on the website was not working. I think I am past the return time limit.

I was so surprised to see so many good reviews for this shoe. I had the Clifton 5, which I really loved. I wore a size 8.5 in the 5, and heard this version was *a tiny amount* longer, which was true, but a good fit for me. However, it is aggressively narrower. I wore the regular previously, but this one was so narrow it left huge blisters on the bottom of my foot at the arch several centimeters into the middle. So upsetting because this was one of my favorite shoes. Truly uncomfortable. Also I don't know if it's something I'm doing, but I could never get the tongue to sit normally, it always fell to the side. Two stars are there because the thick cushioning I love is still there.

I've worn Clifton's for the past several years. I recently bought two pairs and each pair have caused serious and reoccurring blisters. The toe box is very narrow and I normally wear a normal width shoe. I spent hundreds of dollars for new shoes I'll never be able to wear again. Very disappointed. I decided to try the Bondi and I absolutely love them.

This was probably my 6th pair of Clifton's. I converted to Hoka Clifton after being a devoted Mizuno Waverider fan as I needed the extra cushioning and stability. I have always bought a size 9.5 running shoe (Mizuno and Hoka). However, I bought my most recent pair of Clifton 6 in a size 9.5 and they were HUGE! I'm talking about they felt like I had put on a pair of funny clown shoes they were so big. So I returned them for a size 9.0. BTW, very pleased with Hoka's return policy. The size 9.0 Clifton 6 feel ok, but still seem too wide.

I wish I was writing a better review. These shoes initially felt great. They're super comfy, and I felt like I was flying on 7 mile runs. However, after about a month of wear, I started developing gnarly blood blisters on my feet. I got two really bad ones on the bottom of my big toes and one on the inside of my right arch. I'm super bummed because i would love them so much if it weren't for the blisters. I currently am struggling to walk because of the severity of the pain.

I bought these in Aug of 2019. I am a walker and enjoy long walks multiple times a week. I loved the underfoot cushioning. They worked for a while but did pinch/rub the outside of my left foot. Unfortunately a point came where they had rubbed two spots and other issues with pain and changing how I was walking were occurring. I tried pads etc but finally had to stop wearing them. The shoe runs big and I dropped a half size. The upper is VERY loose and sloppy which I did not like. I believe this is where the problem occurs - the upper lets your foot slide so much it runs repeatedly into the sidewall/hard plastic liner near the outer sole. At about $160 cost, I am very disappointed to only get this much use.

Long distance runner/triathlete. Fell in love (finally) with Clifton 5. The Clifton 1-3 were great for a while, but with no "roll" in the stride, the knees and hips eventually took too much pressure. The 4 was so stiff I was ready to give up. The 5 was absolute BEAUTY and perfection- with a slightly softer "roll" than the Clayton (my other "go to" shoe) I gobbled up every Clifton 5 I could find. The 6 sort of tries to go back to the 1-3 but the problem is it has lost both softness and roll. You had me at 5, folks. I do not recommend the Clifton 6. It has lost the softness of 1-3 and has no "motion" in the mid foot at all. Clomp, clomp, clomp.

I miss the Clifton 5! This is an entirely different shoe, or maybe my pair is a defect. The cushioning is weaker compared to the Clifton 5 and they run a half size too big. I'm a Hoka One promoter, but this shoe was a huge disappointment.

I have been wearing the Cliftons for years, the 3,4, and 5. I don't know what happened with the 6, it's completely different, not as much cushion or support. They are terrible and not nearly as comfortable. I'm going to try the Bondi's and hope they are better.

I've tried running and/or working out in these 4 times now. They absolutely kill my arches! I'll be sending them back and going back to my beloved Brooks.

I was very disappointed in the Clifton 6. I have had 3 pair of Clifton 3's and loved them. This Clifton was less supportive, less cushioned in the ball of the foot and ran a bit narrow. I loved the color of the black/gold. I do Jazzercise and found that the Clifton 6 caused me much foot pain during my class to the point I could not concentrate on my moves. They are going back and I will continue with my Clifton 3's as they are perfect.

I've worn every Clifton since Clifton 1. They were recommended for a high arch. I've run exclusively in these without any problem. Purchased the Clifton 6 without reading up on the changes. When I received them I immediately felt a difference in the arch and cushioning. I went to the Hoka website and then I found that they had lowered the arch. I ran in them anyway having confidence in the Clifton from all the years I've used them. Unfortunately I've developed Patellar Tendonitis. I'm hoping the next Clifton goes back to what it was in the past.

The left shoe had more cushioning (?) than the right; the arch was 'off' and uncomfortable... nothing obvious when looking inside shoe. Bought new Bondi's at the same time without the same discrepancy. Hoka appears to be losing quality with time (differences in Bondi too).