Customer Reviews Hoka Clifton 9

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.

The shoes seem very narrow even though I ordered WIDE.

The shoes are not worth the money very uncomfortable and does not give me the cushion your company says it does

The fit and look are ok. But I feel like I'm trudging along very slowly during my morning runs. In the past I've used the Rincon which worked just fine. Lightweight and responsive. But the Clifton is anything but. Won't buy theses again

Shoes fall apart after two weeks. Never buying again

After 1 week of light use (no running), the sole began to separate at the toe. Other than that, shoe was comfortable. Shoes have been Returned.