Customer Reviews Hoka Clifton 9

I couldn't use the shoes, the left one hurt anytime I tried putting weight on it

I really wanted to like these sneakers but they were too stubby.

Size a problem

These are great shoes but I'm sending them back to try something a little less spongy and a little more sturdy.

I purchased these shoes to train and run in a race. Unfortunately they are to soft, I lose my balance from my right heel sinking into the soles of the shoe. They're very comfortable to stand in but not run, and I need them for running. I had to but another pair of shoes, I wish I could return them but I purchased them through Afterpay. I hope to find a different pair at a later time.

During running , it felt fine in terms of cushioning. But the edges of the shoe against the foot are poorly padded compared to the previous. So you feel the stiffness on your ankle. Enough to return it. Felt like a step back.

The Clifton 8 are some of the most comfortable shoes I've owned. Be aware the 9 is not the same. Leg and back pain after short walks the 8 never caused. The fit was the same so assuming if was a change to the sole / arch. Really like the Hoka return policy so not a big deal but should be aware.

Walking/exercise. Hoka has been my go to shoe. Last two pair I have issue with. This pair, rubbing my right heel. I have double spurs on both heels. Not good. Both pair, bottom of front of inside of shoe feels like it's wrinkled, not my socks, the shoe. Again constant discomfort.

Backache from Clifton 9 I suppose its from higher toe drop, have to only order Bondi. Gave my Clifton 9 away to charity, cannot wear them.

I've run in the Clifton since the 6. I bought eleven pairs of the 8. It was my go-to shoe. Hoka improved the midsole ride with this update, and I like the modestly wider toe box. Used to get slight rubbing on the outside of my big toe, but that is gone. Midsole feels closer to the competition now albeit not quite Novablast springy. Unfortunately, the upper sits higher on the ankle collar and tighter to the top of the foot through the laces. That, combined with modestly less padding on a shorter tongue and around the collar has left me with pain on the front of both ankles. Started getting shin splints for the first time in years after 90 miles. Really sad to have to jump off the Clifton bandwagon. Would have happily bought another 10-15 pairs of this one over its life. I guess all good things come to an end . Odd note: My size 12 (both of them - I bought two right away - silly me) weighed three grams more (not less as advertised) than my last pair of the model 8 (with ~300 miles, I thought the latter would be heavier than out-of-the-box if anything). Suspect those who wanted a tighter lock down on the top of the foot will rejoice.

The shoe was not well constructed. I am a regular buyer of Hoka Clifton 9, though this was the first time I ordered them through Zappos. The tread of the shoe came partially undone.