Customer Reviews Hoka Clifton 9
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Customer Fit Survey:
86%"Felt true to size"
89%"Felt true to width"
79%"Moderate arch support"
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I gave it a chance. They said, try to break it in. Use it for some days, the more I use it, the more pain it has cause me. My whole legs are hurting for some days. It looks good on me but the pain is not worth it for this shoes. Very much disappointed.
Maria,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Not enjoying my purchase at all!
Not H,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Shoes hurt my feet so bad as soon as I tried them on.
Les,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I sprained my foot and couldn't walk well so I ordered these. The color, style, & size were all wrong. I haven't even gotten the replacement yet because I am too hurt to drop off the wrong shoes to be shipped. I feel like there could have been a better way to send me the accurate shoes considering it wasn't my fault.
Injured &,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I have to be honest and say I was not happy with the Clifton at all. I thought I could try and get a different pair as I am used to the bondi but it just doesn't compare. I ended up returning them and exchanging them for my original Bondis. What I didn't like was the back part how it comes up high on the heel I felt like my heel and ankle were squeezed in and it was just uncomfortable for me
Patty,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Worst sneaker I've ever bought. I work in the restaurant business, have sensitive feet and bought this exact pair. The bottoms have completely fallen apart, within a month. I know their not considered restaurant shoes, but I tend bar, and need comfort. Sad they didn't work for me.
Lyds,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Sole of shoe fell off after a month
NA,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Just could not get a good heal strike
Chicky,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I had really high expectations for my purchase of Clifton 9 based upon research & recommendations from friends/coworkers. They were comfortable for about a week or two. My feet & hips hurts after wearing them all day now. Disappointing waste of money.
Sam (,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Have worn Hokas for years .. same size and width in all styles … until now. Are Clifton 9s now gender neutral sizing??? I ask because my normal women’s size was beyond huge. Returned and ordered Arahi with no issues.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style1Rated 1 star out of 5
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It has a very high heel tab that irritates my Achilles tendon.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
The arch support is gone. Not worse. It is GONE. I tried other Hoka styles and it seems like now that they are so popular they are not able to keep up production quality to meet the demand. All of them have less arch support that my overwork 8s and 7s. have been wearing Clifton's for at least 7 years. After one day wearing these my arches were falling and cramping. What a loss to those that appreciate quality footwear.
NotMyHoka,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style1Rated 1 star out of 5
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I LOVE Hoka shoes, and have many pairs of the Clifton 7's and 8's, but I do NOT recommend the Clifton 9. They have completely changed the design. The toe box is now narrow and tight, and the heel, tongue and arch are way too big, and it feels like your heel is slipping out. Very uncomfortable and a really weird fit. Please bring back the Cliftons that everyone has loved for years!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Walk/running
Liz,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I was excited to get my new Clifton 9's in the mail because in the past, they've done wonders for my sore feet. I'm a nurse and on my feet all day either at work or with my young kids. I've been exclusively wearing Clifton 9's since I discovered them a few years ago. Unfortunately, these shoes -- identical to all the others I've purchased in model and size -- hurt my feet almost immediately. My feet cramped up when wearing them, and I developed plantar fasciitis within 2 weeks of wearing them. Once I realized the shoes may have been causing an issue, I swapped them out for my old Clifton 9's, which were much more comfortable. I'm so disappointed and have never had this problem before!
Ann,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Honestly praying that they bring back the Clifton 8's. I had mine for almost 2 years and recommended them to EVERYONE. I had never had a shoe that I put on and immediately made me want to go for a run. You put them on and they felt like you were walking on air! I had everyone in my family buy a pair and they loved them too! These Clifton 9's feel like a completely different shoe in the worst way possible. Stiff and hard, uncomfortable to say the least, I couldn't get them off fast enough. PLEASE GIVE ME MY CLIFTON 8's!!!! I want to cry at the thought that they're just gone. Please please please! If it's not broke don't fix it!
Nicole,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I had always heard great things about Hokas. Much to my supreme disappointment the shows are uncomfortable. For the first time I have heel pain on the right foot. It also causes pain in my toe. The shoe is too high on the right outside. I really don't get all the hype. I bought the Clifton's.
Net,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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after having over 12 pairs of Hokas I now have to quit the brand. Every pair of shoes you make, for women at least, seem to be as wide as they are long. My feet would have to be square to be comfortable in them! Make the Stinson 3 womens again and I will take 12 more pairs.
I'd also recommend:
new balance
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
If you like the Clifton 8 DO NOT BUY THE CLIFTON 9. The fit is completely different. The Clifton 9 fits tight and it feels much longer than the 8. I ordered the same exact size I used to wear on the Clifton 8 but 9 fits so uncomfortable I will have to return them. I don't understand why Hoka keeps changing what works.
Betsy C,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I loved my Clifton 8 and would have bought many more pairs (I have 3). But they dropped production of them for the Clifton 9, which is a totally different fit and doesn't work for me. The same size/width is too big and doesn't hit my arches correctly.
Ann,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I purchased to help me with my nursing position but they hurt my feet and legs very uncomfortable
MJ,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Initially, I am putting them on, they felt comfortable. Felt like I was walking on plush cushion. As I walked, my foot became very uncomfortable. No arch support. I dont have much of an arch, but MY feet were very uncomfortable. The back of my right foot, achilles tendon was very tender. I work 12 hr shifts as a Labor and delivery nurse. I immediately took the shoes off once I got in the car.
Moniee143,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I'm sure this shoe works for some. For me it led to pains all over my feet and ankles. I wear orthotics and the 9 1/2 medium width was too narrow and the 9D wide width was too big. I felt like too much cushioning on the heel. Had to return.
Loo,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
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If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it! Sadly, now looking at other brands to find my new grail shoe.
Really disappointed in Hoka changing the back of the shoe starting in 2021, I believe. What was once a lower profile ankle (not too low, just not a weird tongue to which it’s been changed) is now a strange and truly uncomfortable experience. I bought several pairs excited to have new Clifton’s in my arsenal to hold me over for a while and all were returned. The cushioning also seems to have changed to feel firmer and the shoe feels narrower than once was. Truly bummed. Also, tried the Bondi… it is NOT what Clifton once was pre 2021! Hoka, please listen to your customers and return the Clifton to its magic.
Aleigh, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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They were very uncomfortable. Made my feet hurt from the moment I put them on. Not like Hoka Clifton's in the past. The shoe has changed.
Sherri, Zappos Customer,
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