Customer Reviews Hoka Clifton 9

I purchased three HOKA shoes, the Kawana, the Clifton 9, and the Bondi. I thought all felt comfortable on my foot, but ultimately chose the Kawana because I liked it best. Unfortunately, the sizing wasn't right in any of them, so I can only share my experience trying them on, not with day-to-day wear. Also, the pair I tried on was super squeaky when walking/running indoors on my wood floor. I am kind of glad I didn't like these because if that squeak didn't go away, I could not have worn them, it was obnoxious. I highly recommend measuring your foot and going with the size it is closest to on the size chart, do not just order your usual size or a half size larger because it's a running shoe. I always wear a 9 or 9.5 in running shoes (like Brooks) regardless of what the size chart says. In HOKAs, I *think* I am an 8.5. All three were at least a half size too long and I believe that is why my heel slipped in all three pairs. I reordered the Kawana in an 8.5, and hoping that issue is resolved. As for the width, both the Clifton and the Bondi were available in wide and since my foot is on the wide side and many shoes (e.g., Nike and Brooks) feel tight in the toe box, that's what I got. I feel like a wide was the right decision, but since they were too long, I really can't say for certain.