Customer Reviews Hoka Clifton 9

I love the Clifton 8. Was excited about Clifton 9. These did not work for me. I have a back injury and need a lot of support in my shoe. These were not as good as Clifton 8. I had to return

I really wanted to love these but each time I run in them, my feet cramp in the area around my arch. comfortable for everyday wear but unfortunately did not work as a running shoe for me.

I really really wanted to love these shoes. I think they're super cute and love the cushion. However, I have narrow feet and they're too narrow even for me especially in the heal area. The outside of my left foot would go numb after a little bit cuz the edge of the sole is so narrow. I've worn them a couple times and already they look dirty. The upper area seems super cheap also and can't see it holding up. So disappointed that they didn't work for me. Will return and go back to my trusted Brooks.

My feet are always cold but the upper on this new version of Clifton 9 was much too hot. The foam felt clunky and sizing was a mess. Normal 9.5 I wear was too long. The 9 felt ok but too narrow. Tried 9 wide version and foot was swimming. I'll stick with my Brooks.

I work in a grocery retailer store, so I am on my feet 8-10 hours a day on hard concrete flooring. These were recommended to be the perfect shoes for my place of work, but they are probably the least comfortable shoes I have. If I hadn't thrown away my box so soon, I would've returned them immediately. After an hour-2 of working, my heels are in the worst pain possible where I am having to stand on my tip toes to relieve the pressure.

Cushioned but my feet fell asleep

I honestly want to love these shoes, but the truth is my feet hurt so bad when I wear them. My husband told me I need to break them in its been 3 weeks and no change. I recommend doing your research because I just brought the wrong pair.

This style is narrow and firm. Will be trying a different style.

Not impressed at all I guess they are not for everybody.

Nicely made and good looking. My hopes were high but they just didn't make my feet happy. Hard to describe the issue but my arch still hurt and they were too wide, even though they are considered regular width.

I use Hoka shoes mainly for daily walking and possibly an occasional run. The Clifton 9 was 1/2 size too big and I could've gone down a full size. I wear a 7 in the Bondi 7, and the 6.5 in the Clifton 9 I was swimming in. I have a narrow foot so the front of the shoe felt super large to me. Cushioning was pretty good as I prefer a plush feel when I walk. But overall, the color selections were weak, the arch support wasn't there and each step felt 'off' in this style.

Excellent construction for ball of feet, I purchased wide to accommodate bunion and non-union broken toe. However the shoe is a higher profile and chafes my ankle bone. May not be appropriate for women with petite builds.

I needed something that had lots of support (plush, like listed). It isn't plush enough for me.

Not my favorite shoes to run in, I feel like they get too much hype for what they're worth. They are very soft but it is too soft to run in. I like the design of the Clifton 8s better than the 9s.

They hurt my calves when walking a problem I don't have in the Clifton 8's. Returning both pairs I bought.

I would be embarrassed to tell you how many pair of Clifton 6s, 7s, 8s I have in my closet. So, suffice to say, I am a big fan of the Clifton. I love this shoe. I trust this shoe. I love and trust this shoe for all the reasons we longtime, diehard, loyal fans of the Cliftons already know and hold dear that have been listed in previous comments. I fitness walk in CompleteCliftonComfort many miles every day. When I wear out the soles of the 2 pair I rotate between, I get another pair from my closet and I'm good to go. Truth be told, I did not need the Clifton 9s. I bought them because I wanted them and apparently, I have poor impulse control. In my defense, the Bellwether Blue/Ceramic just looked so snazzy, I couldn't resist. I was really excited for the 9s to arrive, and when they finally made it to my front porch, I dropped what I was doing (nothing, really), dashed to the door, brought the box inside, opened it up, and to my delight, the Bellwether Blue/Ceramic color was just as appealing as it'd looked online. I took off the Cliftons I was wearing and put on the 9s, took a few steps, and wait. What?! I walked the hardwood floor from one end of my house to the other. What was this uncomfortable stranger on my foot?! Was this a prank? A joke?! Had Hoka pulled a switcheroo on me? And what in the world was that odd duckpout heel? this unwelcome interloper could not possibly be the latest incarnation in the long line of shoe perfection, thE Clifton?! Alas, it was. Sparing all the details, Hoka changed all that made the Clifton the Clifton. I cannot tell you why. I don't know. Nor am I going to list all my grievances with this very different, unClifton Clifton. If you've been a longtime Clifton loyalist, you already know why. This is a very different model. . Maybe you'll be a fan. I wasn't. Sadly, I repacked them in the box from whence they came and sent them back. Sometimes, new isn't better. Sometimes, if it ain't broke, please (please) don't fix it.

Hello. I have been wearing clifton since the "6" version and on and have loved them all the way through until now. The 9's are just a different shoe....longer and harder and just a poor fit. So disappointed!!! What have you done and why!!??!!

I was so excited when the Clifton 9's came out. The new colors!!!! So I ordered a pair. These are not the Clifton 8s. I have had 7 pairs of the 8s and love them. The 9s however are not the same. I have a lot of issues with my feet - plantar fasciitis, tarsal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis to name a few - and, from the moment I put the 9s on, all of these issues, especially the plantar fasciitis, were inflamed. I tried to wear them for a few days thinking that, if I broke them in, they'd be okay. They weren't. The only 2 good things I can say about the 9s are the toe box is wider and the colors are great. Please, HOKA, go back to the footbed of the 8s. Why do shoe companies always fix what isn't broke???

These Clifton 9 are supposed to be more plush, they are painful to stand in .Walking feels like I'm wearing wedges which I don't like ,it does prevent me from walking on the outsides of my feet but the bottom of my heels ache. I've had these for about two and a half weeks wearing them every day. Also they are not attractive shoes. I'm very disappointed and would not buy these again For reference I'm 5'6 about 210lb Please hurry and restock the black/ black Clifton 8

I am hooked on Bondi 8. I thought I would try the Clifton 9, but I miss the extra cushioning. If you don't need the extra padding (like I do), I would recommend Clifton 9 to a friend.