Customer Reviews Hoka Clifton 7

Hoka One One quality control was lacking on this particular pair of shoes. First, the right shoe is made slightly wider at the toe area, which is a mild distraction. More importantly, the left shoe has a small plastic hole that formed within 4 months of purchase (pic.), and it's a major irritant- it's like having an itchy painful pebble that might hurt my foot for the long term (who knows). I need a new pair, and will be trying a different pair of Hoka One One.

I have had Hoka's for several years. The super-soft sole used to wear out quickly. I have had Cliftons for 2 months (~150 miles), and sole is already coming apart. I love the feel, but disappointed in the durability. Had a similar experience with Speed Goats. If I could find a different brand with similar cushioning, I would try it.

The problem with this version is that the shoe is too shallow and your back heel can slip in and out of the shoe as you run. It’s strange that they started doing this. The body of the shoe needs to be a little higher. It made me sad because they are so comfortable.

Arch of my foot rubs on the insole/ridge.

I loved the Clifton 5 and 6. But not the 7. The redesigned heel allows slippage; the Velcro straps attached to the tongue are uncomfortable; and most of all: the sole must have been changed because my step is not as light and effortless.

Hooks makes good shoes. This model just wasn’t for me. Not flexible enough. I returned.

I ordered these shoes in a size 12D which is what I normally wear in New Balance. I wanted to see if there was an alternate to the shoes I normally wear. The Hokas fit well in the heel but were too narrow in the front and the toe box was too narrow. They were also about a half size too short. I did like the cushioning, as I weigh 215 pounds.

Received these shoes today, will be returning them tomorrow. Simply put - the 2E width isn't very wide at all. I would need a 4E width at minimum for the toe-box to fit correctly. Also, the midsole is VERY narrow and squeezes the foot too tightly through the middle. I could only keep the shoe on for a few seconds before I had to take it off. Because these are my first Hoka's, I don't know know if these are symptoms of Hoka or the Clifton 7. I will try another Hoka and will know for certain then.

The shoe appeared to be well made but the stiffness in the sole overcorrected my gait, causing knee and foot pain when I had neither. Unfortunately I had to return.

I was excited to receive these shoes until I could not squeeze my feet into them and had to return them. They are stylish and seem like they would be comfortable if they fit correctly. The size 9 EE Brooks I got fit like a dream!

When the size 10's -- my normal size -- felt narrow, I exchanged for 10.5's -- which are snug widthwise but long enough to qualify in the clown category. First and last experience with HOKA shoes.