Customer Reviews Hoka Clifton 9

I'm a long time shopper of Brooks brand shoes with numerous pairs and my favorite being the Glycerin. I've seen Hoka everywhere and heard good things about them from co-workers. I decided to try these in store but the store did not have my size in the black. In the store, the Clifton 9 felt great with so much cushion in the heels where I put so much of my weight. I ordered the black pair from the website, hoping to use them on vacation for a lot of walking and they arrived on time but I unexpectedly had to leave a day earlier than anticipated so did not get to wear them until I got back 2.5 weeks later. I have worn the shoes to work and around my neighborhood. The foam feels very cushiony on my feet but my gripe is that my ankles feel wobbly in them. My co-worker even commented that she could see my ankles moving in and out when I walk. I am past the 30 days trial so I will keep them but I am leaning towards purchasing another brand next time I want new shoes. I did wear them for rowing and as a result my left knee had some discomfort the next day so I will not use for rowing again.

The Clifton 9 is lighter, but the fit seems off - the arch isn't where it is supposed to be. My 8s were perfect right out of the box. These feel like they are doing too much in the sole. The black shoe looks nice, but the giant bronze HOKA is a little in your face for a jeans day at the office.

I feel like the 2 pairs I just received fit differently than my Hokas in the past. I LOVE Hokas usually but the last 2 pairs make my feet feel like the arch is being pushed inward. They fit totally different.

Walking exercising

My feet hurts so bad the shoe almost feels heavy when walking and I'm on my feet 9 hours a night and my feet hurts sombad

Comfort is ok. It's definitely not the Bondi 7 for sure. Wish you would bring back that shoe. Most comfortable shoes I've ever owned.

I'm a big fan of the Clifton's, but the lip of the 9s rubs my foot uncomfortably.

I loved the comfort and appearance however it was sent with a stain or mark on the sneaker. I am disappointed that it was sent to a customer with this dirty look. Again, love it but unfortunately didn't like the blemish on the sneaker. I know eventually they will get dirt spots but it shouldn't come brand new with one.

Feels like the sole will break down quickly

I like the shoe but didn't know that in this shoe I need a wide not a medium. Kept it too long to return but now I don't wear them much.

The Clifton 9 size 9 is too tight and narrow and hurts my feet on the sides. I have never had a problem with any other brands fitting me in this size. I returned the shoes and ordered a size 9 Wide hoping this would help with the tightness. The 9 wide is still very tight but instead of the sides of my feet now it's hurting me across the top by the tongue of the shoe. I'm hoping I can get them stretched out enough to be able to wear them. I bought them because we are going to Disney World in October and so many people recommended these for all the walking you do.

I was so excited when I got my package. Then I tried it on. It was leaning inwards each time I made a step. I have flat feet with posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD)so it looked awkward on me. As much as I wanted to wear them, I was afraid my PTTD would recur so I had to return them.

I would appreciate it if I could receive a $10.00 refund for shipping because the original online pair of HOKA shoes sent to me were a size 8 and from your website & speaking to customer service this was the size I was recommended by you based on having a NIKE brand in a size 8. I went into a store that sold Hoka shoes after receiving the size 8 to try on a 7.5 Med/regular before doing the exchange and the 7 1/2 regular fit fine. The exchange 7 1/2 Med/regular HOKA Clifton 9 fit me just right. Please consider refunding me the $10.00 shipping cost due to the wrong recommendation by you. The whole process was lengthy, I would recommend the shoes but not to purchase them online but to instead go in and try them on.

I don't know how I feel about these shoes. They are comfy, but my feet feel like they are bending inwards. Also gave me a small friction burn on the bottom left side of my right foot.

Compared to the Clifton 8 the Clifton 9 doesn't seem to hug my foot and offer the same amount of arch support.

Snug fitting and hate the tab at the ankle

Every day use. Wonderfully cushioned on the soles. Perhaps higher arches as I feel like my feet bend in. One fits better than the other.

I went to a store - Fleet Feet - and bought a pair that way. I LOVE it. We decided I needed Arahi instead after being measured and tested.

The previous model was way better, feels more cushioned. I got the beige color bc white is too much for me but because of the fabric design some spots looks like dirty eventhough is brand new, I wonder how difficult to keep them relatively clean. Its feels LESS roomy thant the clifton 8

I was expecting them to feel a lot more comfortable. They are okay. Feels tight around my ankles. I wore On Cloud previously but heard so much good about Hokas, so I decided to try them. Still wearing them, but just not blown away. Very cute colors though!

Unfortunately they did not meet my expectation, the company is true to their word and refunded my purchase in less than 10 days. Returning them was easy, just dropped them off at the post office.

just couldn't do the color. Returned.