Customer Reviews Hoka Clifton 7

Toe box much smaller than previous models. True to length but width variable. Left shoe significantly wider than right. Foot became numb in Right shoe. Shoes returned for replacement trial to determine possibility of quality control issue.

Super disappointed in the quality of these Hokas. I've owned pairs of Hokas in the past that I've worn well into the 400-500 mile range. But with this pair, after only ~150 miles (mostly paved road, some treadmill), they have really started to break down. The most troubling development is that the treads on the bottom of the shoes have started coming off, something I have never seen before in the dozens of running shoes I've owned in the last decade.

I have 2 pairs of the Clifton 6 and I LOVE them. Was trying to buy another pair so I purchased the 7's. They do not fit at all like the 6's. They are too narrow and the heel is shallow causing my foot to not go down into the shoe far enough. Very disappointed!

Such a disappointment. The left shoe feels amazing, but the right is tight on top. I have had issues with foot volume in shoes before, but never with my right foot feeling fine while the other is tight. I made the huge mistake of cutting the mesh web attached to the tongue, based on reviews that complained about it making the shoe tight. Sadly, the left shoe is still tight, and I am now the owner of a worthless $130 pair of shoes. Learn from my mistake, don't let recommendations from hardcore Hokka fans lead you to making the mistake I did. I ended up finding another review where someone said the left shoe was good, but their right shoe was not, and they felt it may be a defect in the right shoe. I am unsure how that would happen, but maybe their right shows are defected. Either way, Hokka should do more to detail how volume comes into play for their shoes. I will be sticking with New Balance after this lapse in judgement. Don't believe the over-hype of running blogs around this shoe.

I had the same issue as another reviewer with the tongue sling pushing up the orthotic except I use an off-the-shelf Pulse Powerstep insert. The sling pushes up the orthotic and completely changes the fit and feel of the shoe compared to the Clifton 6. I had multiple pairs of both Clifton 5 and 6 with the inserts over hundreds of miles with no issues. The tongue sling on the Clifton 7 changes the heel-toe drop and immediately resulted in shin splints and terrible lower back and hip pain! I thought they were just too small, so I switched to a half size larger. This helped a little bit. Fortunately, I found a new pair of Clifton 6 online that I can use while working on resolving this issue. It's night and day between running days on the two models. I cut the tongue slings on the Clifton 7 today and will try them again tomorrow. Stay tuned!

After living in the Clifton 5s and 6s, I am super disappointed in these shoes. With my orthotics, my foot is too high through the arch and with the attached tongue, the shoes are too tight across the top. (I don't even have to tie the laces. The shoes stay on.) They also rub against my little toes. And, my PF in one foot that had gone away has come back. Had I ordered from the big online shoe retailer, I could have sent them back. But, since I ordered them from Hoka instead, I'm left with a very expensive pair of shoes I can't wear.

Why would you secure the sides of the tongue to the bottom of the shoe? This fundamentally ruins the shoe for anyone with a high inseam. Right shoe straight up hurts. Clifton 6, thing of beauty. Clifton 7, thing of nightmares.

I purchased the Hoka Clifton 8, and went down .5 from my usual size (dress shoe 8, typical running shoe 9.5) and the width fit me much better. The 9.5 was too wide side to side. These are extremely comfortable for my feet!

I work out in these shoes and they support my feet. They are comfortable to wear. The orange it bright, but it looks so cute with all my workout outfits.

I bought the Clifton I wasn't impressed I just need more stability so I made a easy exchange and got my usual gavioa3! I probably won't venture away from them again! THANK YOU for having the best customer service ever!!!

My mom has been having ankle swelling/pain. This has given her tremendous support and less pain with walking.

I'm on my feet a lot working at golf course they have really helped me

I have had foot problems most of my life with 2 surgeries on each foot. From the moment that I put them on my feet felt instantly comfortable. I can walk all day without any foot pain whatsoever.

My Hokas get loads of walking miles on them and hold up great. On/off for years I have struggled with plantar fasciitis so I was delighted to discover Hoka. I'm never turning back!