Customer Reviews Hoka Clifton 9

The color is nothing like what the picture shows. Was expecting a gray colored shoe and they are very light blue. Do not like the color but love the shoe.

It looks more like brown and black

These Hoka sneakers didn't last a few months, no support in the soles, and I got plantar fasciitis within a few months. I have worn Hoka for the last ten years, not sure what happened but I will not be wearing them anymore.

size too big overall

This shoe looks light blue and grey online. In person it is PURPLE. Very, noticeably purple.

My wife wears these sneakers as her every day sneakers. They are comfortable on her feet. Unfortunately, the build on these sneakers is pretty weak. The sole started coming apart and the tread began peeling into pieces after just six months. And she's not a runner or active person. The top of the sneaker looks like it's gently used. Verdict: Comfortable sneaker. Too expensive for a cheap design and materials.

This was my 4th pair of Hoka Cliftons and I'm SOOOOO sad the changes made to the 9 model feel drastically different from the 8 version and a completely different shoe from the Clifton 7... I waited a long time before I decided to purchase because of the mixed reviews I was already seeing, but ultimately didn't want to believe it. I'm very disappointed with the changes and hope that version 10 will resemble the past 2 version of the Hoka I love so dearly.

So, these were just not for me. The ankle area came up so high that it rubbed against the inside of my ankle and gave me a bruise on both feet. This was after only having worn them to a physical therapy appointment. Sadly I had to return them. I've had Hoka's before, never have I had this issue. Thank goodness Zappos allowed the return.

Defective, please avoid. The inside of the left shoe tilts towards the middle, which makes your foot tilt as you walk. And it makes it even riskier if you try to run in them. Unfortunately I walked out in them right away, and now can’t return them. $160 down the drain.

The problem with these shoes for me is the sole. The funky shape of the sole heel makes me feel like I'm walking in sand! It's a shame, because the sole material is very thick and comfy. But I cannot walk properly due to the shape. Also, the uppers do not come up high enough for me - at the front of the foot.

I love Hokas, and this is probably my fourth pair. However, the tread has begun coming off the bottom already. I don’t wear them every day or for long periods of time. I don’t go to work in them or take long walks in them. I just wear them for 20 to 30 minute workouts a few times a week. I’ve only had them a few months, and the peeling tread makes me feel like I’m going to trip. Bummer, because they are expensive shoes. Really hoping for at least a partial refund or a replacement pair, as they really do support well, and help my knees a lot. The photo shows a section completely missing on the right hand shoe, and where it is peeling on the left hand shoe. I miss you so much higher quality from Hoka!

I loved the look and color of these Hoka’s, but the cut on these was not what I expected. The front part of the sneaker dug into my ankle and was very uncomfortable after wearing them around the house for 30 minutes. So disappointed, this was my first pair of Clifton’s, I may have to go back to Bondi’s. I ordered a 5 1/2 W because the 5’s felt small in a store, but these feel slightly big. I’m so disappointed that I have to return them.

The support is not there, this is not a good shoe for me, there is not heel support.

I thought these were the leather ones, (for the price) which I have and love. However, these are mesh and provides no support whatsoever. After walking all morning, my feet and back hurts. Can’t send them back since I wore them and was trying to break them in.

What’s going on with the back pull tabs on these Hokas? They stick out in the back and look like elf shoes. The pull tab is hard material and touches the steps when I go down. It is unsafe. After a few months, these shoes got so dirty that they look terrible. Dirt gets under the mesh covering and does not come out with washing.

They don't fit quite like the Clifton 8, come up a bit higher around ankle and/or tongue and rub on foot.

These shoes have absolutely no arch support. They are one of the weirdest shoes Ive ever put on!

Too big for my normal 6.5 W. The heel is extremely squishy. My heel sank into the shoe making it too low for comfort. the ball of my foot felt higher than the heel when walking around. Very little support there. I can't see how this shoe could be good for your ankles or knees. ALSO, the fabric of the shoe is kind of sticky on the surface. Not sure what this is made of, but it fees cheap and a bit weird. I am surprised by the good reviews, frankly. This is going back.

Unfortunately within a few weeks the tread began coming off. A shame considering how much they cost. I use them for work, not running so it was disappointing to say the least that they fell apart so quickly. Other than the issue with tread, the shoe felt great overall.

These Hoka Clifton 9's had the appearance I was looking for but my feet hurt in them. The arch was too prominent and there seemed to be a ridge running across the shoe between my heel and the arch area when I would step. Also I could feel the edges around the inside of the shoe. I took the insole out but it didn't help.

I have been wearing Hoka Bondies for years. This Bondie 8 is horrible. They look like clown shoes and not as well made as Hoka Bondie 7. so thought I would try Cliftons. Very narrow for medium, All Hoka is doing is forcing me to try other brands. Good for Zappos not so much for Hoka.

I wanted to love them. Super cute! Great color. However, it digs into the bottom part of my ankle bone. Bruised it up pretty good and left scars. (I run 20-25 miles a week)

A far cry from the Clifton 8… Tried Clifton 9 several times ( different sizes, colors, and the GTX, etc…) . The Clifton 8 was the best ever. The Clifton 9 is just wrong—- different all around and absolutely no arch support — unlike the Clifton 8, which were perfect. Please bring back the Clifton 8 arch support when construction the 10 model. Also, the knit on the 8 is much more comfortable. Thanks!

The size was wider in the heel and more narrow in the toes than previously purchased Hoka style. This style slipped on me heels and did not conform to my foot.

Like so many other reviewers I was disappointed with the Clifton 9. I LOVE my Clifton 8s and was hoping for the same comfort in the 9s but, alas, no. They are different and they actually hurt my feet. Here's hoping HOKA will do better with the 10s. In the meantime I will shop around for a used pair of 8s.