Customer Reviews Hoka Clifton 9

I have 8-9 pair of Clifton 8's. And they ruined a great shoe. I tried them for a couple weeks & finally returned them. They are firmer in the sole, not comfortable at all like the Clifton 8. I don't know why they ruined a good thing & changed the 9 so dramatically. Its more of a pointed toe than the 8's. As long as they still sell the Clifton 8's, they'll be my go to shoe.

The Clifton 9 felt too oversized for my preference. I didn't like the thickness, and the shoe felt like it ran big compared to the Clifton 8. I was disappointed.

I've been a Hoka customer for about 3 years now and purchase a new shoe ever 2-3 months. I run about 4-5 times a week in my Hokas. I typically buy the Clifton 8s, but thought I'd try the 9s. I'm not a huge fan - the Clifton 9s hit higher up on my ankle causing chafing because my socks don't go up that high. I also don't feel like the cushioning is as robust as the 8s. Overall, I'm not happy with the purchase.

Compared to the 8 these are less plush and springy in the step, more narrow, and lower in height in the footbed. I have high arches and the top of my foot was constantly rubbing on the top of the shoe and irritating my feet. Feet would be in pain after my shifts, never had this issue with clifton 8

I had to return both pair the toe box was so wide my feet slide around and I am plus size so I feel that they would be even wider for a smaller frame body type.

Shoe only comes in whole sizes. Needed a 8 And half narrow . Had been trying to wear 9's for a few years and discovered could buy an8 1/2 N by another manufacturer. Would be helful for Hoka sizes to be more inclusive.

I am a loyal Hoka customer but these were so disappointing. I ordered the all white and the material is like a paper towel. It like it is about quantity now instead of quality!

This is not it, Hoka. The 9's lack cushion and comfort. The tongue is lacking in the cushion that the 8's had, digging into the top of the foot. The footbed feels equivalent to walking around on yoga blocks not providing the comfort of the previous iteration. A total miss.

The colors are awful and the same colors should be available in wide. I would love to purchase them but will not be doing so until you make a color I would even consider wearing. Not all women like pink!

This style runs big! At least 1/2 to 3/4 size to big. It also hurt the inner sides of my feet probably because they fit differently than a real 8.5 D. I returned after 2 runs & actually fell on my first run probably because of how they ran bigger & didn't fit right. I hurt my kneecap bad & out of exercise & running for at least 2-3 weeks. I love Hoka & worn over 15 years but now I'm stuck because my size is out where I buy my shoes & I need the D width. I would recommend Hoka but just not the NEW Clifton 9. I've loved all my others & especially the 8. TRY ON FIRST! Maybe a 1/2 size smaller than usual. I haven't tried that yet because of my fall & I can run right now.

I love my Hokas so this review is very painful for me to write. I just got my Clifton 9's today and I will be sending them right back, they just aren't comfortable on my feet. I have wide feet, and have at least one pair of every shoe offered by Hoka in a wide, so I ordered my usual 8.5 wide. I had on my Hoka socks that I wear with all my shoes no problem, and the shoes felt painfully tight even with the laces loosened. I switched to thinner socks and they were still tight in the toe box where Hokas normally aren't. The bottom of my feet started to hurt, and my right heel began to hurt where they had not been hurting previously; my feet were screaming at me. I could immediately tell pain and suffering were in my future if I kept these shoes. I absolutely love my Clifton 8's, comfy right out of the box with no issues, and had even just had them on right before trying these on and can tell a huge difference. These just aren't for me, sadly, and for being labeled as "plush" I am scratching my head because Bondi it is not.