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Weight
309.8 g (10.93 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.6 mm
Plate
None
Weight
273.3 g (9.64 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.9 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
HOKA Bondi 8
HOKA Clifton 10
The HOKA Bondi 8 and HOKA Clifton 10 are both comfort-first daily trainers, but the Clifton 10 feels more modern. The Bondi 8 is heavier, slightly firmer in the heel, and much less responsive, though its broad platform and mild rocker still make it a stable, easy-rolling option for walking and slow recovery miles. The Clifton 10 adds more stack, better protection, and a lighter build, while retaining the smooth, cushioned feel HOKA is known for. It isn't especially energetic either, but compared with the Bondi 8, it gives you more cushioning, more rebound, and a better overall ride for daily miles.
Variants
- Bondi 8 (Airy Blue/Sunlit Ocean - (Women - US 7))
- Bondi 8 (Black Castlerock - (Women - US 7))
- Clifton 10 (Black/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Clifton 10 (Black/Black - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
5.2
6.4
Forefoot Energy Return
1.3
4.4
Weight
3.9
5.5
Heel Energy Return
0.8
4.4
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
3.9
5.5
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
309.8 g (10.93 oz)
273.3 g (9.64 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
40.3 mm
41.6 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
33.7 mm
31.7 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.6 mm
9.9 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
4.0 mm
8.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
102 mm (4.0")
94 mm (3.7")
Outsole Arch Width
80 mm (3.2")
85 mm (3.3")
Outsole Forefoot Width
128 mm (5.0")
113 mm (4.4")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.53
2.26
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.80
3.56
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Preview 3D
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Internal Length
275 mm (10.8")
280 mm (11.0")
Internal Heel Width
66 mm (2.6")
62 mm (2.4")
Internal Forefoot Width
91 mm (3.6")
98 mm (3.9")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
Yes
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.4
Forefoot Width Photo
Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
2.8 mm (0.108")
Toe TTS Deviation
-1.2 mm (-0.048")
Forefoot Fit: Height
7.0
Forefoot Height Photo
Toe TTS Deviation
-3.6 mm (-0.143")
Arch Fit: Width
10
Arch Fit Photo
Arch Width TTS Deviation
0.5 mm (0.020")
Length Fit
10
Toe Clearance Photo
Heel Rocker Geometry
8.4
Heel Rocker Photo
Heel Spring
30 mm (1.2")
Heel Apex Position
19.9%
Heel Rocker Angle
27.3°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
7.3
Forefoot Rocker Photo
Toe Spring
50 mm (2.0")
Toe Apex Position
65.8%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
26.6°
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Fully-gusseted
Semi-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
0.8
4.4
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Energy Return
63.3%
71.1%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
1.3
4.4
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Energy Return
65.9%
71.1%
Heel Cushioning
6.7
8.4
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
2.39 J
3.84 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
8.38 J
10.26 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
16.87 J
17.10 J
Forefoot Cushioning
7.8
7.8
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
4.18 J
4.82 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
8.46 J
8.42 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
13.70 J
12.38 J
Heel Firmness
5.3
4.9
Heel Firmness
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 550N
68.1 N/mm
44.1 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
91.4 N/mm
107.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
174.8 N/mm
238.5 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
6.6
7.8
Forefoot Firmness
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 800N
94.5 N/mm
101.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
162.8 N/mm
199.9 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
282.4 N/mm
397.1 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
5.9
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 10km
6.70 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
6.41 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
6.20 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
6.04 J
Rocker Stiffness
5.9
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
Force To Flatten The Rocker
60 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
5.1
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
57.3%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
6.9
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
11.5 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
268 N
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