Customer Reviews Hoka Clifton 9

Something has changed with Hoka's, fit is not the same. I've had at least 5 pairs of Bondi's 7,8 my last pair didn't fit correctly on my right foot. Contacted customer service who said the Clifton is better for high arches...nope, still hits on my arch wrong sending them back too. I'm so bummed, Hoka's were the best shoes I've every worn until now. I've recommended them countless times...can't anymore. I guess the success of Hoka's has impacted the quality...too bad.

Poor quality. Not made in the United states

I have a pair of the Clifton 8s and love them. I was excited to get these. They are not true to size, should have went down half a size. The shoe made my feet hurt after one long shift. The tongue of the shoe hit in the wrong place and created a very sore spot that hurt for the next few days. I am very dissatisfied. I want to try a size down but too afraid that it will do the same thing.

I LOVE my Clifton 8s so was really excited to order a pair of 9s -- what the heck happened?? Longer in front and significantly more narrow (I ordered wide) -- Hopefully dear Hoka you will come to your senses and rethink the design and go back to the C8 version -- the BEST! -- I have many pairs of Hokas (Bondi, Arahi, Gaviota, Clifton) -- the Clifton 9 is my first disappointment.

I'm not sure what was changed between the Clifton 8 and the Clifton 9, but I'm not a fan. I have 2 artificial knees, and when I tried to wear my new Clifton 9's, I experienced lots of knee pain and discomfort throughout my days. I'm a 1st grade teacher and live on my feet; I cannot have my knees acting up! I tried them for 1 week and returned them. I'm back to using my old Clifton 8's (I own 2 pair, both of which are amazing!) until I can find a different shoe. I'm so disappointed.

If I paid for these shoes then I would like to see them. So far nothing has been shipped to me.. This will be the last time I order these shoes.

I really wanted to love these shoes!! I wore them inside on a walking track, my lower back started hurting within minutes. I wore them once on a paved road in my neighborhoodsame issue. Everyone I know that has bought Hoka's has had a positive experience. I'm not sure what to do??? Continue to try and get use to them, or return. My center of gravity just feels off. I think the fit feels fine. Help???

Extremely uncomfortable, my ankle goes extreme inward and tilts on my foot, ouch. The inside of this shoe is not made for a normal foot, Im thinking there was a defect in manufacture of this shoe. There are good reviews , I am sorry mine is not. There is not enough cushion in the forefoot, a crazy inside lump, arch support? Treadmill for 1/2 hour made my foot hurt. I wanted to love these but I can not. My foot does not sit low enough in this shoe like it does in the Bondi. There is no support. Nice looking shoe but lacking comfort in arch and no cushion in forefoot. Thanks to great 30 day guarantee I have ordered another style. You cant go by description until you put it on your foot. True to size.

I've had these shoes for under a month. I've worn them maybe 8-10 times. The treads just peal off of the bottom. Disappointed.

The heel part of the shoe is too loose!

This new, softer style hurts my legs and makes my feet swell after just a short 1.5 mile gentle walk. NOT what I expected as a long term customer that HAD been giving rave reviews to perfect strangers. The cushion is so soft on the Clifton, it feels like one stepped thru a cloud merely to pound the pavement in bare feet! Why bother with shoes?? Before buying this pair, I had heard bad feedback at my local store and from fellow Hoka fans, but I decided to see for myself Honestly, if I could get a refund, I would buy BROOKS INSTEAD. I strongly suggest Hoka switch it up FAST to retain customers not already won over by competitors!

They are very comfortable other than they hurt my little toes.

The Clifton 8 was a better shoe for me. Please don't discontinue them!

We have over 20 pairs of Hoka's, and have bought them for family members as well. Rincon have been my favorite. I wanted to try the Clifton for the extra cushion. I just was not a fan of the show when it arrived, returned it, and opted for the RIncon again. My husband has Rincon and Bondi and said comfort wise the Rincon are his favorite. The Transport is really comfortable however when walking for several hours for events my back was not great.

I have been wearing Cliftons for several years and loved them because of the stability and cushioning. The new design eliminated the extra cushioning and they are very hard, like hiking shoes. I am extremely disappointed that I can no longer wear Hokas.

I wanted to like these shoes, but the first day I wore them I got a sharp pain in the side of my foot. I rested it and wore my other shoes the rest of the week. The next week I tried to wear my Hokas again and within an hour I had to take them off. Sorry, these are not the shoes for me.

Why change the Clifton model!!! Clifton 9 are so bad, my feet felt so unstable. I had to return my shoes :( I buy at least two hokas a year but now I can't enjoy these shoes. Models 7,8 were perfect. Anyways, if anyone sees this and relates, I tried ON cloud runner and they're pretty good. I'll wait to see if Clifton 10 is more similar to 7&8 but for now I'll keep looking for the perfect shoe.

I'm upset because I was sent the wrong shoes and they did not fit right . And this is the second pair sent to me by the way I had already sent back the first order to exchange for the pair I have now ..I'm very disappointed because these shoes costs so much money

Most expensive and most uncomfortable sneakers I have ever bought. Gave 1 star because 0 stars not an option

I have tried wearing these for a couple weeks now, my feet hurt them. They are just not comfortable after about an hour.

I used the product to walk. Even the wife was not wide enough. I went back to the Bondi 8 in wide with.

I expected more cushion. I think I may have ordered the wrong style. I may have to return these.

Did not exceed my expectations.

I'm a regular Hoka user for about 4 years now. I previously purchased the Clifton 8. They were phenomenal. Great support, great cushion, great fit (fit like a glove), great color....loved everything about them! I needed another pair so I decided to order and saw that they came out with the Clifton 9. So disappointed in how they fit me compared to the 8's. The fit is so loose, toe box feels different, cushion feels blotchy and not smooth and consistent. It's so hard to describe. It's so disappointing to know that they have changed since they have been my go to for regular use and working in the medical field. Not really sure if I'll continue on the Hoka train.

The show gives me more back pain. The other brand does not