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Heel Stack Height
41.5 mm
Weight
297.8 g (10.50 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.0 mm
Plate
None
Heel Stack Height
41.9 mm
Weight
261.1 g (9.21 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.2 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
HOKA Bondi 9
HOKA Clifton 11
The HOKA Bondi 9 is a better choice than the HOKA Clifton 11 for maximum comfort. It's deeper, more protective, and more energetic, especially on easy miles and long runs. The Clifton 11 is lighter, more stable, and firmer up front, making it the better pick if you want a lighter daily trainer that still protects well.
Variants
- Bondi 9 (Asphalt Grey/Gravel - (Men - US 9))
- Bondi 9 (Aster Flower/Starlight Glow - (Women - US 7))
- Clifton 11 (Black/White - (Men - US 9))
- Clifton 11 (Frost/Glimmering Blue - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
6.8
6.7
Weight
4.5
6.0
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
6.8
4.1
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
6.6
4.7
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
8.3
7.0
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
4.5
6.0
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
297.8 g (10.50 oz)
261.1 g (9.21 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
41.5 mm
41.9 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
34.5 mm
31.7 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.0 mm
10.2 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
5.0 mm
8.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Preview 3D
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Outsole Heel Width
99 mm (3.9")
96 mm (3.8")
Outsole Arch Width
87 mm (3.4")
86 mm (3.4")
Outsole Forefoot Width
120 mm (4.7")
114 mm (4.5")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.39
2.29
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.48
3.59
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
277 mm (10.9")
282 mm (11.1")
Internal Heel Width
64 mm (2.5")
61 mm (2.4")
Internal Forefoot Width
94 mm (3.7")
96 mm (3.8")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
Yes
Forefoot Fit: Width
7.6
8.9
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
-1.1 mm (-0.041")
3.1 mm (0.120")
Toe TTS Deviation
-8.3 mm (-0.325")
-2.7 mm (-0.107")
Forefoot Fit: Height
8.3
8.6
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-2.2 mm (-0.087")
-1.9 mm (-0.074")
Arch Fit: Width
8.6
9.9
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-2.5 mm (-0.098")
-0.4 mm (-0.017")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
7.0
8.2
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
17 mm (0.7")
28 mm (1.1")
Heel Apex Position
15.5%
21.0%
Heel Rocker Angle
24.4°
24.7°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
7.3
7.9
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
50 mm (2.0")
56 mm (2.2")
Toe Apex Position
62.1%
62.2%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
24.4°
27.0°
Foam
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Secondary Foam Picture
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Primary Foam Name
Not Advertised
Not Advertised
Primary Foam Type
EVA
EVA
Secondary Foam Name
No Secondary Foam
No Secondary Foam
Secondary Foam Type
No Secondary Foam
No Secondary Foam
Laces
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Lace Type
Flat
Flat
Width
6.0 mm (0.2")
6.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.8 mm (0.1")
1.9 mm (0.1")
Stretch
13.0%
11.5%
Breathability
6.0
Breathability Video
Upper Breathability
Upper Microscope Photo
Time-To-Dry
5.0
Time-To-Dry Timelapse
Time-To-Dry Graph
Preview Graph
Time To 30% Dry
9.6 hrs
Time To 70% Dry
25.5 hrs
Time To Dry
36.2 hrs
Water Absorption
7.2
Dry Weight Photo
Wet Weight Photo
Water Absorbed
44.3%
Other Features
Other Features Photo
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Tongue Gusset Type
Non-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
6.4
3.4
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
74.3%
70.0%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
6.8
4.1
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
75.4%
70.7%
Heel Cushioning
8.8
8.6
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.81 J
4.22 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
11.03 J
10.43 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
19.35 J
16.89 J
Forefoot Cushioning
8.9
7.4
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
5.77 J
4.73 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
10.02 J
8.04 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
14.47 J
11.52 J
Heel Firmness
6.4
6.4
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 550N
39.8 N/mm
36.6 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
48.0 N/mm
48.0 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
66.2 N/mm
69.4 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
5.6
8.4
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
48.2 N/mm
58.3 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
62.6 N/mm
76.6 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
87 N/mm
107 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
8.3
7.0
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 10km
9.31 J
7.61 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
9.03 J
7.43 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
8.86 J
7.33 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
8.72 J
7.26 J
Rocker Stiffness
5.2
5.9
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
46 N
60 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
6.6
4.7
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
63.0%
55.8%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
6.5
5.8
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
9.4 N/mm
8.3 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
258 N
217 N
Forefoot Compression Depth
5.8
Forefoot Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Compression At 800N
13.7 mm
Forefoot Compression At 1300N
17.0 mm
Forefoot Compression At 2050N
19.1 mm
Heel Compression Depth
6.8
Heel Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Compression At 550N
15.0 mm
Heel Compression At 1100N
22.9 mm
Heel Compression At 1900N
27.4 mm
Dry Concrete Grip
8.4
Dry Concrete Forefoot Video
Dry Concrete Forefoot Graph
Preview Graph
Sliding Force
237.1 N (53.3 lbf)
Coefficient Of Friction
0.92
Wet Concrete Grip
6.9
Wet Concrete Forefoot Video
Wet Concrete Forefoot Graph
Preview Graph
Sliding Force
191.1 N (43.0 lbf)
Coefficient Of Friction
0.74
Wet Aluminum Grip
6.1
Wet Aluminum Forefoot Video
Wet Aluminum Forefoot Graph
Preview Graph
Sliding Force
106.7 N (24.0 lbf)
Coefficient Of Friction
0.64
Gravel Grip
3.9
Gravel Forefoot Video
Gravel Forefoot Graph
Preview Graph
Sliding Force
66.4 N (14.9 lbf)
Coefficient Of Friction
0.40
Mud Grip
4.0
Mud Forefoot Video
Mud Forefoot Graph
Preview Graph
Sliding Force
67.5 N (15.2 lbf)
Coefficient Of Friction
0.41
Exposed Foam
7.0
Outsole Photo
Heel Exposed Foam
6.0
Forefoot Exposed Foam
8.0
Outsole Abrasion Wear
7.0
Outsole Durability Video
Outsole Durability Photo
Heel Abrasion Wear
8.0
Forefoot Abrasion Wear
6.0
HOKA Bondi 9
HOKA Clifton 11
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