Customer Reviews Hoka Clifton 8

I am used to running exclusively in brooks ghost but wanted to give the hokas a try. Here are the pros: styling is nice, and they are very lightweight and have a nice cushion. The cons: I have narrow feet and these shoes were extremely narrow, they are structured on the outside which actually caused foot pain after running, I would not describe these as a neutral shoe, they def have a lot of side to side stability/structure which seems silly and caused pain for me. I really wanted to love these shoes and have given them their fair try, (several runs short and long) but bc of these issues they will be walking or errands shoes only. The sizing runs good, get your actual size don't size up, but keep in mind the shoes are extremely narrow with the stability.

Shows have stretched out and are way too big now.

I bought these shoes to replace my super old Nike Frees for walking and running. They're fairly lightweight and provide significantly more cushion and support. I like the bright orange color that I bought but overall, if you're not looking for a shoe that gets dirty super easy, the available colors make it hard. I also wouldn't say this is the most stylish shoe I've ever seen but it does the job. I would also probably size down in futureI only realized how much room around the toe there is after I went on a run.

Great cushioning, feels like walking on a cloud, but for some reason as soon as I started using them for running, 2 miles, I injured my knee, something some people told me have experienced. I started running yesterday again, but not with the HOKA.

The shoe runs wide, but overall very comfortable and gives the support/balance needed.

I have very sensitive skin and although the shoes fit perfectly both my small toes rub on the sides of the shoe. That area of the shoe feels very rough.

I have always work Brooks Glycerin and decided it was time to branch out and try something new. I initially had to exchange a size 7.5 (my typical size) for a 7. Theses sneakers run big. Unfortunately I found these shoes to be too wide in the tow box and too cushioned for running. I experienced a lot of foot pain after running or walking in these after 1 week. In the end, went back to Brooks. Unfortunately Hoka didn't work out.

I found my Hokas very comfortable the first few times I wore them, but unfortunately now they are giving me blisters in odd places on my left foot and I can't wear them anymore.

I love Hokas, but this time my shoes squeak loudly when I walk. They did this from the very beginning. I didn't return because I needed them so bad. I waited too late to order new ones and I got plantar fasciitis. I will order again and I wont wait this time.

I love the cushion they offer but they lack structure. My foot tends to slide to the outside edge. I don't have this problem with my hiking boots so I'm guessing this material does not offer as much stability. In the future I will look for a fabric with more support

This is my fourth pair of Hoka Clifton. I had a Clifton 7. And this is my third Clifton 8. All female size 9, regular width. While the others fit me well and are great daily training shoes, this last one for some reason is not as comfortable. On the inner side of the right shoe, there seems to be a flap that hits the surface of my foot, just around the area before the big toe. It is annoying and after a few kilometers translates to some pain.

I LOVE the cushion of Hokas in general, but these Cliftons, which are supposed to be a "neutral" fit, have a surprisingly firm arch support in them. I find it too intense and it rubs my arches uncomfortably. I have an average width foot, and otherwise these fit well, but after a few minutes of wear, I can really feel the rigid inside arch pressing into my foot and it gives me pain. I've tried adjusting the laces different ways to see if that would ease up the pressure, but nothing works. Everyone's feet are shaped differently, so this may not be an issue for some people. But I need a true neutral fit and, sadly, these don't do it for me.

They are very comfy and look good. No support and start falling apart after a few months. This is my second pair and for both pairs, the heel cushion has failed and came apart.

They hurt my bunions