Customer Reviews Hoka Clifton 9

These were too big. I'll have to figure out what size I need. So far in the Clifton 9 I haven't found a good fit unfortunately.

I wear them to work where I average 8 to 11 miles a day on concrete floors. The fit is perfect and they are very light weight but 2 hours in and my toes are feeling like they are broken. Not recommended for plantar fascitis in my opinion

Comfortable shoe. Like the style. I prefer a more neutral colored shoe. Just an FYI, this is a stark white shoe. Very bright white. Because of this I ended up doing an exchange. A few other things that made me exchange this shoe is that I didn't like how high up/big the tongue felt. And if you have any color on your sock you can see the color right through the shoe.

I bought this shoe after getting my first pair of Hokas last yearI suppose it was the Clifton 8 shoe. Disappointed right from the start that the color wasn't a solid black like the 8's. Also, the support doesn't seem to compare. I could walk in my 8's all day and my feet would not be sore. A one hour workout in the 9's and my dogs are barking. Not sure I'll be a repeat customer when I need a new pair

I walk and stand all day and have no fatigue or pain with my Clifton 8's. My Clifton 9's however don't offer the same support. After 8+ hours on my feet wearing the 9's I cannot wait to sit down and take them off. Very disappointing. The Clifton 8's are so much betterthe best shoes I've ever owned.

Not cushy or supportive enough. Feet hurt after wearing. Will try Bondi again, or switch brands.

I always wear a 9, the toe box was smaller with my orthotics so I exchanged for a 9 wide! Not comfortable at all! To big yet rub my little toe! Tried to exchange but was not allowed! I would rather have Clifton 8. I love Hoka Clifton and will continue to buy but the Clifton 9 is just not for me!

I have to agree with other reviews - I love the Clifton 8 more. The 9's have GREAT color options - which is fun. The fit has changed alot - I always wear a wide but in the 9 - it is SO much bigger in the front part of the shoe that I went down to regular. So for those of you with narrow feet - this will likely not be a winner. Overall - I'm always excited for new Hokas - this time - the excitement is really around the colors, not the style changes or fit of this shoe. It's still comfortable but not the perfection of it's predecessor.

Decent shoe as I bought for loved one as they wear wide width shoes thank for this availability the day Clifton 9 was released.

my first impression when putting on these shoes was that they were very comfortable and quite plushy. however they felt very narrow, even though i have narrow feet and they cut off my foot circulation when running. when i ran in them, i had to continually fix the lacing as i couldn't seem to get fully comfortable without it being too tight in one area. i bought them in a 7.5 and that size worked for my other hokas which were the mach 5. these shoes are very comfortable when walking and running slow but i would not recommend for faster speeds.

I liked the color. The toe box is wider than the Clifton 8 which is good but I needed a larger size to fit the length so these shoes look like monsters on my feet. They seem almost too wide and don't hug my feet quite enough side to side. They seem a little stiff. I use them for walking . It's interesting that I measure just barely over a size 8 but when buying athletic shoes I need a 9 or at least a 9. I'm 5' 5" and weigh 124 lbs.

This Clifton 9 is shorter than the Clifton 8 which is very disappointing indeed. I sent them back. I'm wondering why this has happened that they would have shortened the length. I have 8 pair of Hoka so I'm sure of my size and now I'll need to readjust. Clifton 8 was perfect.

I have used these for walking, running and spin. To be honest, I do not really like these and I have 2 other pairs of Hokas, which I love so so much. These are not even close to the other two pairs (Arahi 6 and Clifton 7, I believe). 1st. These are not comfortable like other designs, like the Arahi 6. These are stiff, and are not comfortable to walk in. The fin on the end hurts my ankle after a while. 2nd - these do not fit like other Hokas. They RUN LARGE, which doesn't make for a comfortable run, as they tend to slide back and forth as I run. I always always wear a 6.5 in Hokas. 3rd - the insoles in these are pretty stiff. the outsole is in fact, plush, which is fine, but it isn't comfortable to wear when walking, as the heel box is lower than the rest of the shoe- yes, you read that correctly. 4th - the tongue also hurts my foot because it sits too high. It chafes when running and is not comfortable. I am so disappointed. I usually love Hokas. I was invited to a test run and I will not be attending because I am so unsatisfied with this model, and the service I was provided. All things said, I do not recommend these - depending on what you're looking for. I will probably return. I thought about sizing down, but it feels like a waste of money, as they are not comfortable. I purchased a 6.5 and in Sand. I will probably return these if I still can. It's such a shame because I really wanted to love these. The color is so cute, but the feel...ain't it, guys.

I have two pairs of Kawanas and I love them. The Cliftons are also great shoes but not for people that need arch support or pronate inwards. I had to return and got y 2nd pair of Kawanas instead since I know those work best. If you have flat feet or need arch support, these aren't the style for you. I would recommend for those that don't need the above.

I have several of the Clifton 8s and the same size in the Clifton 9 is longer so I may have to order a 1/2 size smaller the next time. That was a bit of a disappointment but I didn't return them because I wanted to see if it would make a difference in performance.

I purchased a pair of Clifton 7 a few years ago and I was very happy with them. The new Clifton 9's I purchased are not as comfortable. I wear low socks and the tongue on the new Clifton 9 are very scratchy. Unfortunately, I will be returning my shoes. The 8's are too small and the 8.5 are too big. My original purchase of the Clifton 7 was a size 8.

Hoka is my favorite brand of athletic shoes and I have three pairs of Clifton 8. When Clifton 9 came out, I ordered a pair in my usual size, 8.5 B. I loved the extra cushioning but the shoes were too big. When I went down a size and tried on an 8B, they were a bit too small. Glad that I have my three Clifton 8s. I hope that when Clifton 10 comes out, Hoka returns to the sizing Clifton 8 but keeps the plushness of Clifton 9.

I bought my first pair of Hokas on the recommendation of my foot surgeon who highly recommended Hokas. I have totally enjoyed the Clifton 8. I prefer the sole and the more slender appearance. I find the Clifton 9 more wide in the toe box and the sole is more like the Bondi sole.

toe box narrow not wide enough. i have a pair of Hokas that fit me perfect. They are w challenger ATR 5 wide 10 d

I had to buy a total of 5 pairs to find the right size. I wear an 8 in a different style of Hokas and had to size down to 7 wide for this pair. Now that I have the right size, I am trailing them to see if I'm going to keep them.

I've loved my previous Clifton's but planning to return the 9. They do not feel as cushioned as the previous versions, plus they seem narrower than before.

I tried out the Clifton 9s which the Hoka team and my orthopedist recommended after I tried the Bondi 8 redesign which absolutely didn't work for me due to a narrower mid and forefoot. These are better than the Bondi 8s, but they still run narrower at the mid foot and are less cushioned than I prefer. I am also not a fan of how high the shoe comes up my ankle in the back. I ordered two colors in the same size but the all black pair was shorter and narrower than the pale mauve, so I returned the black ones. I'm hanging on to the mauve pair while I try out other brands to see if I can find something I love as much as the Bondi 7s. At the recommendation of my orthopedist, I also tried a couple other Hokas - as compared to the Clifton 9s, the Arahis were even more narrow/firm and the Gaviotas were far too firm though the width was perfect. Please bring back the Bondi 7s, those were the best sneakers that I've ever worn.

Fast shipping and great customer service. If you are looking for a B7 replacement, this isn't it. I have tried the B8 and did not like them. I have a plate and 8 screws in ankle from motorcycle accident from 1998 and the B7 was like walking on clouds. The Clifton 9 is wearable and more comfortable than B8. Bring back the BONDI 7 PLEASE!!!