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Heel Stack Height
39.2 mm
Weight
257.5 g (9.08 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.3 mm
Plate
None
Heel Stack Height
40.3 mm
Weight
309.8 g (10.93 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.6 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
HOKA Clifton 9
HOKA Bondi 8
The HOKA Clifton 9 is a better daily trainer than the HOKA Bondi 8. It's similarly cushioned in a much lighter, more nimble package, making it better for easy mileage and everyday training. The Bondi 8 is heavier and much less energetic, but its wider, more stable base makes it a good pick for recovery runs and slow miles.
Variants
- Clifton 9 (Black/Black - (Women - US 7))
- Clifton 9 (Black/Rose Gold - (Women - US 7))
- Bondi 8 (Airy Blue/Sunlit Ocean - (Women - US 7))
- Bondi 8 (Black Castlerock - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
6.5
5.2
Weight
6.1
3.9
Plate
None
None
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
2.4
1.3
Heel Compression Energy Return
2.2
0.8
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
6.1
3.9
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
257.5 g (9.08 oz)
309.8 g (10.93 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
39.2 mm
40.3 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
30.9 mm
33.7 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.3 mm
6.6 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
5.0 mm
4.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Preview 3D
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Outsole Heel Width
89 mm (3.5")
102 mm (4.0")
Outsole Arch Width
84 mm (3.3")
80 mm (3.2")
Outsole Forefoot Width
107 mm (4.2")
128 mm (5.0")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.27
2.53
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.47
3.80
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Preview 3D
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Internal Length
274 mm (10.8")
275 mm (10.8")
Internal Heel Width
58 mm (2.3")
66 mm (2.6")
Internal Forefoot Width
87 mm (3.4")
91 mm (3.6")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
Yes
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.6
Forefoot Width Photo
Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
-0.4 mm (-0.014")
Toe TTS Deviation
-1.9 mm (-0.075")
Forefoot Fit: Height
10
Forefoot Height Photo
Toe TTS Deviation
0.0 mm (-0.002")
Arch Fit: Width
9.3
Arch Fit Photo
Arch Width TTS Deviation
-1.4 mm (-0.056")
Length Fit
10
Toe Clearance Photo
Heel Rocker Geometry
8.0
Heel Rocker Photo
Heel Spring
25 mm (1.0")
Heel Apex Position
19.2%
Heel Rocker Angle
24.1°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
5.8
Forefoot Rocker Photo
Toe Spring
40 mm (1.6")
Toe Apex Position
62.2%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
20.0°
Other Features
Other Features Photo
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Tongue Gusset Type
Non-gusseted
Fully-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
2.2
0.8
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Energy Return
68.1%
63.3%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
2.4
1.3
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Energy Return
68.6%
65.9%
Heel Cushioning
7.6
6.7
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.11 J
2.39 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
9.51 J
8.38 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
16.72 J
16.87 J
Forefoot Cushioning
7.9
7.8
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
4.51 J
4.18 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
8.58 J
8.46 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
13.19 J
13.70 J
Heel Firmness
8.5
5.3
Heel Firmness
Preview Graph
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 550N
50.1 N/mm
68.1 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
57.8 N/mm
91.4 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
79.1 N/mm
174.8 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.6
6.6
Forefoot Firmness
Preview Graph
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
65.2 N/mm
94.5 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
80.0 N/mm
162.8 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
107 N/mm
282.4 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
6.9
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 10km
7.60 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
7.34 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
7.18 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
7.05 J
Rocker Stiffness
6.1
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
Force To Flatten The Rocker
63 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
3.6
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
52.0%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
7.8
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
14.0 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
364 N
HOKA Clifton 9
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