Customer Reviews Hoka Clifton 9 GTX®

The shoes have no breathing whatsoever. So if you want sweaty stinky feet/shoes these are the ones.

I probably currently have 10 or 12 pairs of hocus. I started out with Clifton and I also really like Ahari with a couple in between that I wasn't that fond of. I was excited about a waterproof Clifton, however, the fit was way off. It was almost like a different shoe? Anyway I have a narrow foot and these hurt around my ankles and just didn't seem to have the cushion that I'm used to inside the tongue and around the ankle in a regular Clifton or Ahari. . I had to send them back.

In only 6 months these are worn out and uncomfortable. I have been buying Hoka's for the last 6 years of working in the medical field and these have me disappointed. After less than 6 months the bottom rubber is all peeling off and extremely uncomfortable. I know Hoka will take the reviews and make a better shoe with them in mind. P.S I wish I could insert pictures.

Sadly, these hurt my ankles as in there is not enough cushioning. Also, I find the cushioning for the sole to be lacking. I'm really surprised.

We bought Hokas for our kids in 2024 because they are in marching band; on the concrete marching for hours, running laps, on their feet for hours during practices, performances, competitions. The first pairs were great. Then we bought new pairs for everyone in 2025. Within a couple of weeks, the material started deteriorating and the comfort level was evidently less. Both of our kids said their legs and feet were hurting as well as their lower back after about a month. I was so dissatisfied and disappointed because the cost went up, but the quality clearly went down.

I have a high arch, these shoes are not uncomfortable but they do not offer the support I need for being on my feet all day. I have heel pain, Achilles pain, and these shoes make that pain worse because it doesnt support my arch enough.

The first hokas I ever bought were a pair of Clifton 9's I purchased for Marty and Liz at a discount. They were the best shoes I had ever owned. So when it was time to get more I decided to code the hookah website paid almost $200 for these shoes. They're wide and very loose through the toe box. All that allows for my foot to slip and not stay positioned correctly in the heel and it's causing my feet and hips to hurt

A few months ago I bought my 1st pair of Hoka,Clifton10 light pink and black in a local store fere in Rockville, MD. I fell in love instantly with the shoe. It felt like I was walking on CLOUDS. I have since ordered many different pairs of Hokas online. But unfortunately, except for one they were all promptly returned because I have not been able to replicate the same plush feel and this feeling of walking on air. I am about to return my latest purchase, the Clifton 9 GTX. It's supposed to be Neutral with extra layers of Plushness. I've been trying them in the house and I find them hard to walk in. There's no cushion, no plushness! I went to an Orthopedist last week and she recommended Neutral and Plush. So I just ordered another Clifton 10 and a Mafate X in men's size since they have better colors than Women's. Please Hoka! Don't let me be disappointed again! I really really want the Plushness promised with the Mafate X That's the only way I can walk sans backache and hip pain.

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The traction pads on the sole are coming off after 9 months of use. Granted, I use these as work shoes, so they did get a fair amount of use. However no other parts of the shoe appear worn, only the traction pads which are falling off. Warranty request declined for "normal wear and tear." Otherwise a good shoe - waterproofing actually works, comfortable, and supportive.

I've had my shoes about a month. The bottom is coming unglued causing me to trip at work. I'm a bartender and these are solely my work shoes. I take them off after my shift and baby them at home. Love the feel, but thought at the price point they'd last more than a month. I have a big group of nurses that come in and have let them know we may need to find a better shoe.

THis is an enormous shoe. I understand - I've worn other HOKAS for five years, but this shoe is so wide and so long that I have to return it.

This is my 3rd pair of Clifton's I bought these because I loved the first two so much. These are not the same sneaker. I am currently laid up with major back and hip pain from these sneakers and have had to order another pair of work shoes

Was disappointed with the shoe. Love the style, but the Clifton 9's have much more cushion feel and support , and a cheaper price.I Wish the Clifton 9's came in this color.

The colors are amazing, very comfortable is like walking in clouds, I have a few Hokas shoes already, true to size. I love these pair but sadly it created a blister where the shoe tongue sits in my feet so I have to let them go

I really was excited about the GTX form of the Clifton 9. I currently run in Clifton's and training for my first half marathon and wanted the GTX for the waterproof options while running in the elements. Unfortunately it seems there is a design issue that just didn't allow me to wear these. The seam on the tongue was rubbing the top of my foot so bad and causing pain. I did a replacement order with another Clifton 9. Clifton's are my GO TO shoes and will buy more in the future just not the GTX.

I am a big Hoka fan. I usually buy the bondi shoes for work. This time I went with the Clifton. After wearing these for a bit at work I now have deep bruising/welts on the top of both my feet from the show tongue. There is hard material on both sides of the shoe tongue and it is causing me to limp at work. I am trying to put tape on the underside of the shoe tongue for some relief but so far nothing has worked. I am so frustrated. What a waste of money.

I normally wear the Clifton 9 W. I wanted a water repellent shoe so I ordered the Clifton GTX. It didn't come in wide but I guessed the toebox would be roomy enough. It was but the tongue on my smaller left foot was inflexible and rubbed on my ankle bone when I walked. I returned them.

I would have recommended this product as the inside is well padded but the back has no support , so i can't stand well on it and it ends up hurting my legs

They haven't helped my foot pain at all.

This shoe was not comfortable for me. It was high on my ankles and caused pain. I tried serval times to wear and break in but my ankles hurt before I was on my feet. I've never had this problem before.