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Heel Stack Height
41.6 mm
Weight
273.3 g (9.64 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.9 mm
Plate
None
Heel Stack Height
36.6 mm
Weight
283.3 g (9.99 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.8 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
HOKA Clifton 10
Brooks Ghost 18
The HOKA Clifton 10 is a better shoe than the Brooks Ghost 18. Thanks to its thicker cushioning and rockered shape, the HOKA delivers a soft, smooth ride for daily training and long runs. The Brooks takes a more old-school approach, with a firmer platform and lower stack height, which will appeal to runners who like to feel connected to the road and don't need as much protection underfoot.
Variants
- Clifton 10 (Black/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Clifton 10 (Black/Black - (Women - US 7))
- Ghost 18 (Black/Black/Ebony - (Men - US 9))
- Ghost 18 (Black/Black/Ebony - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
6.6
5.4
Forefoot Stack Height
31.7 mm
25.8 mm
Heel Stack Height
41.6 mm
36.6 mm
Weight
5.5
5.1
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
5.9
5.1
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
5.5
5.1
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
273.3 g (9.64 oz)
283.3 g (9.99 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
41.6 mm
36.6 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
31.7 mm
25.8 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.9 mm
10.8 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.0 mm
10.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
94 mm (3.7")
92 mm (3.6")
Outsole Arch Width
85 mm (3.3")
77 mm (3.0")
Outsole Forefoot Width
113 mm (4.4")
115 mm (4.5")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.26
2.51
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.56
4.46
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
280 mm (11.0")
282 mm (11.1")
Internal Heel Width
62 mm (2.4")
68 mm (2.7")
Internal Forefoot Width
98 mm (3.9")
95 mm (3.7")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
Yes
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.4
9.3
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
2.8 mm (0.108")
3.5 mm (0.139")
Toe TTS Deviation
-1.2 mm (-0.048")
0.2 mm (0.007")
Forefoot Fit: Height
7.0
6.8
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-3.6 mm (-0.143")
-3.8 mm (-0.150")
Arch Fit: Width
10
9.0
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
0.5 mm (0.020")
-1.9 mm (-0.074")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
8.4
6.5
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
30 mm (1.2")
17 mm (0.7")
Heel Apex Position
19.9%
14.0%
Heel Rocker Angle
27.3°
22.5°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
7.3
6.1
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
50 mm (2.0")
43 mm (1.7")
Toe Apex Position
65.8%
69.2%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
26.6°
25.5°
Foam
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Secondary Foam Picture
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Primary Foam Name
Not Advertised
DNA LOFT V3
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
Round
Width
5.0 mm (0.2")
5.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.7 mm (0.1")
3.0 mm (0.1")
Stretch
11.0%
8.5%
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Semi-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
4.4
3.0
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
71.1%
69.5%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
4.4
4.8
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
71.1%
71.6%
Heel Cushioning
8.4
7.7
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.84 J
3.36 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
10.26 J
9.48 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
17.10 J
16.47 J
Forefoot Cushioning
7.8
5.6
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 800N
4.82 J
3.52 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
8.42 J
5.96 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
12.38 J
8.82 J
Heel Firmness
7.1
8.3
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 550N
39.9 N/mm
47.3 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
50.1 N/mm
56.9 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
71.1 N/mm
78.6 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.1
9.5
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
57.3 N/mm
77.0 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
74.4 N/mm
101.8 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
103 N/mm
141 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
5.9
5.1
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
6.70 J
5.71 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
6.41 J
5.54 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
6.20 J
5.48 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
6.04 J
5.42 J
Rocker Stiffness
5.9
5.9
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
60 N
60 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
5.1
5.7
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Energy Return
57.3%
59.2%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
6.9
6.1
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
11.5 N/mm
6.9 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
268 N
264 N
Heel Compression Depth
6.5
5.6
Heel Compression Graph
Preview Graph
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Heel Compression At 550N
13.8 mm
11.6 mm
Heel Compression At 1100N
22.0 mm
19.3 mm
Heel Compression At 1900N
26.7 mm
24.2 mm
Forefoot Compression Depth
6.0
4.4
Forefoot Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Compression At 800N
13.9 mm
10.4 mm
Forefoot Compression At 1300N
17.5 mm
12.8 mm
Forefoot Compression At 2050N
19.9 mm
14.5 mm
HOKA Clifton 10
Brooks Ghost 18
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