Customer Reviews Hoka Clifton 8

This was mt first Hoka pruchase and I hate this shoe. The inside is hard as a rock and the height is way too tall. It felt like I was walking in hard high heels trying to balance. Don't get these.

Very disappointing. I am a loyal Hoka customer but lately they keep redesigning the shoes to where none of them work for me anymore. I have flat feet with bunions and Hokas were always my go-to. My first pair was the Hoka Clifton 3 which was wonderful! I didn't even have to break them in, they were already perfect. Lots of toe room, lots of cushion and didn't move around on me (firm fit for running). These are not even close. Every new version of the Clifton keeps getting slimmer/narrow, tighter and with less toe room. With the Clifton 8 that I just bought, the heel is too loose so I keep slipping out of it. I have the Clifton 5,6 and 7 but every year they keep getting worse. I have gone back and forth with so many sizes in a desperate attempt to make them work but they just don't. The 7.5 W are too wide while the 8 regulars are too tight. The cushion is still great however the upper body of the shoe needs help. I went to the New Balance 1080v10, which were wonderful also but they stopped making those and the new versions are bad. Why do shoe companies keep fixing things that aren't broken?

Not good for someone with high arches. I wore one day and it took abt 3 weeks before my arch/ foot area of one foot didn't hurt. Unfortunately too late to return.

My first pair of Hoka were the Clifton 7. Loved, Loved, Loved them. Did I say I LOVED them? Purchased the same size in a Clifton 8 and it was the most disappointing purchase. I tried to bring that back to the authorized store I purchased from within the 30 days window, and they would not take them back. They told me it was my feet. Well, if it was my feet why didn't I have problems with the Clifton 7? They talked me into purchasing inserts instead. The minute they went to put the inserts in the rep said to me "Did you buy 2 different sizes?". I said. "Well, If I did then you sold me 2 different sizes" I called Hoka customer service to explain the situation and they were no help. Where has customer service gone these days? Wish I could go back and purchase Clifton 7's. So disappointed. I understand the Clifton aren't the most expensive in the lineup, but they are useless for what I paid.

Runs small and feels stiff

I had read such great things about Hoka. Unfortunately these are some of the worst shoes I have purchased. Although I purchased Wide, they aren't. And the arch is so pronounced and sharp that I have blisters on the inside of both feet. Horrible.

These shoes cut into my arch. I don't have a chance to wear them until the 30 days was gone. It's the first pair of shoes in my life that I can't wear.

These are cheaply made, very lightweight to the paint you can feel everything underfoot. They have changed significantly from the previous Clifton model, The arch support is nearly flat, the back piece if like affixed and is hard, the entire shoe is loose clothe not fitted, the shoe caused feet to roll inward. I have been a long-term Clifton fan and daily wearer since the original clifton. these Shoes have fallen off, quality construction and durability has gone downhill on many styles.

I am so sad about the update to this classic. As a runner with nerve damage and achilles issues, this new design is about the worst update Hoka has done. The achilles area is much harder than in previous models and was hurting from the moment I put the shoes on. I really hope that Hoka takes this away in future models. Unfortunately so many of your shoes either have this achilles tab OR a very thin tongue. Both of these make the newest model of shoes so uncomfortable. I have worn Hoka for years as they are the only shoe that allows me to run pain free. But these new modifications have me potentially looking for a new brand of shoe.