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Rating Summmary:

620 total reviews
Hoka Clifton 9 GTX®

Review Breakdown:

60%5Rated 5 stars out of 5

11%4Rated 4 stars out of 5

11%3Rated 3 stars out of 5

9%2Rated 2 stars out of 5

10%1Rated 1 star out of 5

Customer Fit Survey:

69%"Felt true to size"

67%"Felt true to width"

65%"Moderate arch support"

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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I have had at least 5 pairs of Hoka Cliftons in size 9. They are wonderful. However this pair of Clifton 9 Gore-tex shoes in size 9 is too small. I'm returning them.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
They didn't last as long as my previous waterproof hokas, within a year they had tears in places where I've never had tears in well used shoes.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I wear these for work and really need wide. I have purchased wide in the past. They aren't available often so I have to hope the regular width aren't to uncomfortable .
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
These shoes actually look like "Clown Shoes" in my opinion. The color was awesome but the overall look on my feet was NOT. So sadly I returned them.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I used my W Cliffton 9 GTX for walking around and jogging and running on the treadmill. It makes my soles hurt bad. It was suggested by one of your representatives to purchase this specific shoe. I failed to tell her my age 68. What do you recommend.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
The shoe itself has a nice design, but the cut behind the arch is very low, which allows debris to easily enter while walking. The front of the shoe is also wide and must be laced tightly, despite it being a medium width. Additionally, two weeks after my purchase, I received an email with the same shoe at $30 discount. This was disappointing, as it would have been nice to know about the promotion beforehand. Overall, an okay experience with room for improvement.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
These are super comfortable but if you're a walker every day these aren't for you. The front of the bottom wore down horribly. I've had other Hokas and they never did this.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I bought these as my Clifton's are kind of wide on my feet and there in reviews were called out to be more narrow. I do agree they are snug which is perfect however for some reason my upper calf's are sore every time I run in them. It sure it's my body getting used to new shoes or something else but in 20 more miles I will buy new Cliftons and give up. Good quality and color just not as comfortable as Clifton for me.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
This shoe should come in wide this shoe would be perfect but it took narrow & the mesh has no give because of the goretex layer, which make the shoe uncomfortable for me. Also I wouldn't be able to wear a thick sock in the winter without my feet going numb, I bigger size would not help I plenty of room at the toe. The width is the problem.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
This pair was my first of HOKAs. I used to buy 3-4 pairs of *another brand* for years and they quit working for me (customer service/size consistency and then, foot pain). I have a variety of foot issues from working out for many years and the latest is a neuroma in the ball of my left foot. I'd been working out in these for a few months now and they alleviated my foot pain. Everything i've been hearing about HOKA is true. But, this shoe with it's square toe and high profile makes me feel like Frankenstein (or worse, Herman Munster!). The good news is that i've now tried a couple of other HOKA styles and am happy with those, Yay! (thumbs up on the Stinson, and for a lighter shoe the Mach 6 is working for me too)
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
The shoe is great but not enough room in the toe box for me. I was hoping that they would fit. I would love to know if they are offered in a wide size?
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Review for Zappos VIP Points(What's this?)
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Poor SupportGreat Support
the shoes were tyo short and narrow for my wife as she uses on orthotic insert.
I'd also recommend:
Mizuno and Broopks Ghost.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
The toe box is way to narrow from going from barefoot shoes where my feet spread I had to go to Altra's instead with a roomy toe box
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Review for Zappos VIP Points(What's this?)
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Poor SupportGreat Support
I am happy with my Clifton 9 so ordered the waterproof version. Unfortunately the all black shoe was not at all attractive. Hoka, Please offer more colors in the waterproof version!
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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The comfort of these shoes are amazing! Love the fit and style. My only complaint is my feet don’t breathe in these shoes. While working out or a bunch of walking my feet get super hot in these shoes.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Ordered my usual size 8 that I wear in all other athletic shoe brands and it was much too large. I wanted a wider toe box, but this shoe wasn't any wider in the toes than my Brooks. It was, however, much wider in the ankle so my foot slipped around when I walked. The heel section is very stiff and I don't think it would be comfortable for long walks, which is what I want them for. The color, bright blue, is beautiful and the soles are dark. I don't understand white soles on athletic shoes. So, the colors are great but I'm going to a store to try for a better fit rather than keep trying online.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I was hoping for a lightweight, comfortable, waterproof shoe for walking on a trip to Alaska. Disappointed - shoe hurt the big toe joint of my left foot, I had to return. Odd, because I have a bunion on that joint of my right big toe and that felt fine. Very different fit from my comfortable Hoka Bondi 7 shoes.
I'd also recommend:
Merrell, Clarks, Ryka
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Wednesday I walked 15 miles, Thursday I walked 11 and today I walked 13 My low arches are hurting more and more every day day which is something I've never experienced from a shoe, usually it's the back of my heels. I bought these to replace my Anacapa's and I'm hoping things get better. But so far the most expressive things is that the were shipped and arrived literally 24 hrs after purchasing!
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
The last pair of HOKA BLACK Gore-Tex tennis shoes tag said 10.5 and they are smaller and to tight vs other shoes I have purchased from HOKA. I would like the same shoe that is truly 10.5 like the others i have purchased. The tag 10.5 in this last shoe must have been wrong.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Review for Zappos VIP Points(What's this?)
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Poor SupportGreat Support
They were comfortable to stand in but the rocker sole wasn't for me. Walking up and down the stairs in my house made my calves feel strange and I read reviews from other runners who said calf pain remained an issue on runs, so I didn't want to risk it
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Was looking for a waterproof tenny for travel. Tried the online sizing tool told me to order same size as my Brooks. They are too big, sent back. Will spray my trusty Brooks w/ waterproofing and call it good.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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They were OK. They just fit a little weirdly and the arch support started bothering my foot. I also didn’t like that the heel seemed to sit lower than the forefoot. Noticed that bothered my leg muscles.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
The shoe is not as comfortable as my first pair is, the first thing I noticed is how much cheaper it was made, had me wondering if I got a knock off, especially since it came from a company name Other than HOKA, I assumed it would have been shipped directly from HOKA. Not as comfortable at the end of the day, but better than other brands. My first pair I bought at a local store are amazing so I still believe in the company and refer others to try them, just not this style. I should have sent back but I wanted to give them an honest try.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Review for Zappos VIP Points(What's this?)
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The fit and size was true to the usual Clifton style. However, in the last two iterations of the regular Clifton they finally got the squeaking with orthotics under control and I was so pleased. All the baby powder in the world did not help before that. Perhaps due to the different waterproof materials in THIS model , I immediately noticed that these squeaked. Loud. Noise cancelling headphones loud. I thought, well I'm just going to hope that the regular Cliftons won't squeak on me again and I'll go back to those. Have to return. If you are using store bought sports inserts or the liner than comes with it you'll probably be fine. For some reason the ones from the doctor just didn't play well with the surface of these.
I'd also recommend:
Birkenstock, Naot, On-running, Doc Martens, Dromedaris
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Review for Zappos VIP Points(What's this?)
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Poor SupportGreat Support
Fit not as comfortable as Clifton 9. Toe box felt tight and I have narrow feet.
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