Customer Reviews Hoka Clifton 9 GTX®

The soles began to fall off within 45 days of usage. They're also a bit loose fitting on the foot. They are however pretty decent at keeping liquid or should you use them in the rain.

My brother bought the black pair for my father and they are very uncomfortable for him. They are very stiff compared to other previous pairs that have been purchased. Not sure if it's a different material.

After 2 weeks the sole started to split

I've had these running m Clifton 9 gtx for about two weeks and the tread pad cushion on the right shoe for traction has already came off in one spot. The shoes are comfortable and I think true to size but now w the missing tread pad, cause a slight imbalance. Could've just been an application issue w the adhesive that was used but not within the first two weeks.

I purchased these shoes less in a month ago and have noticed several of the pads on the bottom right of the right shoe have already peeled off. I'm extremely frustrated about this since I am only wearing the shoes for physical therapy and not actually running in them. I bought them after having surgery on a torn Achilles and was hoping to use them to help with the pain. I've only worn them to ride a stationary bicycle and for the basic stretching during therapy. I have purchased multiple pairs of of Hokas in the past, and I've never had this issue. These have include multiple pairs of Clifton nines and a pair of Raven colored tactical black boots.

Feels amazing, fits great but the soles of the shoes started falling apart, I thought it was me cause I have a bad limp but the replacement shoe fell apart at the exact same part and in the exact same way. Sadly my warranty was out so I could not exchange to get a different pair of shoes.

I bought a pair on sale about a month ago and the tread is already peeling off. I am a teacher and wear them while walking and standing throughout the day. They're very comfortable but I don't expect them to last much longer.

1st shoes i got where great. This pair on the other hand has started falling apart and by the end of the work day I can barely walk after a 10 hour shift good for a couple days but did not last as long as the first pair I bought

Sole came apart in less than a month of purchase. Returning the shoe

The model prior to the shoe held up a lot better I got 1200 miles out of the previous model before it started to break down the new model I barely got 500. the rubber sole started to come away from the padded soul.. they just wore out a lot quicker the worst part about it is they were more expensive. over the course of the last couple years I've probably purchased at least six of Hoka shoes the speed goats were the best and held up longer

These shoes are testing my love of hoka. Bought myself my third pair for my birthday in September. Submitting them for warranty after I publish this review. The pads on soles keep peeling off. Everything else is great. Love the color. They stayed waterproof during the wet PNW winter. Just that issue.

Love the shoes, they are exactly what I was hoping for in a winter training shoe BUT after 2 weeks of light running to break them in (< 15 miles total - road exclusively) the sole of the right shoe on the heel is already peeling up which makes me skeptical about how many miles I might actually get out of these shoes in the future. Wish I could leave a better review, but save your money and look at a different shoe if you're looking for any sort of decent lifetime on the sole.

I use it on the treadmill, shoe feels much heavier than the clifton 9 model.

Not really a good guy bought one size larger but not comfortable narrow .

I may need a return..

I purchased these shoes because they are waterproof and the traction pods passed the dremel test on a Website that reviewed them. I wear them mainly to walk and run with our dog on pavement/concrete/dirt/wet & dry grass. I bought them October 20, 2024 and wore them the first time the next day. I really like them. My feet are staying dry after walking through wet grass and I have no slipping issues on other wet surfaces. However, I finally inspected the bottoms of shoes on Sunday 11/17/24 and noticed the soft area under the arch on both shoes are already worn down. The traction pods are looking great. I am concerned about the wear in the arch areas will allow water to intrude. There is less than 60 miles on these shoes and the soles are already worn! No other pair of shoes I've owned have done that and I've put a few hundred miles on several pairs. I want to keep wearing and buying the Clifton 9 GTX but if they wear out like the pair I have then I'll have to look elsewhere for a more durable waterproof shoe. Please help me with this. And these are my first pair of Hokas and for the price I would have hoped for a better product. I'm worried that the warranty will be denied and I'm stuck hoping I don't have wet feet when the rains come. Other than the arch area sole wear the shoes are great! Again, please help. Warranty/return center in undergoing scheduled maintenance for the second straight day so I cannot even submit a warranty claim. I am not a big complainer but this experience has truly disappointed me. Maybe, for the Clifton 10 GTX use traction pods on the entire sole.

I bought this shoe to wear when the weather is raining and snow. There not as comfortable than the Bondi 8. And my planters fasciitis is slightly agravated with this shoe. I'm disappointed in this shoe. Thanks Jim Splenda

I love the clifton 9s but the gtx i just can't get comfortable in even changed the insole just not the same for me so I'm not recommending this shoe.

It's good enough for me but the price was not good for me. There are much better shoes available for much cheaper price.

bottom of the shoe tore after a week, had to glue it back together

Sole inserts came loose after wearing 4 days

Na

I am extremely disappointed after wearing them for nearly 2 months, specially at this price range and advertised features. I wore them to work sitting down at a desk, to a hike, on long flights and trains, walking around all day, and running. Bottom line is I would not recommend these for extended walking, running, or standing. Here are details why, noting they are my usual and recommended shoe size: 1. The bottom of my heels hurt so much after a couple hours of wearing them, whether I am standing or walking. 2. My feet move up and down inside the shoes while walking because the rear end does not hold onto the ankle. I used the additional laces holes and had them so tight that my ankles hurt but still my feet were lifting up. I think it is the design of the back wing curving out instead of straight up or inwards. I noticed my toes are curving down like a claw while walking to stabilize and hold the shoes, which is resulting in my toes hurting. 3. Starting to give me blisters. 4. The outer side rubber soles color is already startig to fade. I have never had any of these problems with any of my entry-level sneakers and not even my snow boots. At first, I thought maybe this was because they are new but the discomfort persisted. My 60-day return period is still valid however I can't return them in good conscience after wearing them.

Bottom is harder than normal Clifton. Shoe rubbed my inner ankle and caused pain. If you want it to keep out rain then it does great. I'd never run anything in these shoes. Maybe they'll work for you.