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HOKA Clifton 10
ASICS MEGABLAST
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Updated Feb 13, 2026 05:40 PM
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Tested using Methodology v0.10
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Weight
273.3 g (9.64 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.9 mm
Plate
None
Weight
229.9 g (8.11 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.7 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
HOKA Clifton 10
ASICS MEGABLAST
The HOKA Clifton 10 and ASICS MEGABLAST both cover daily training, but they serve very different purposes. The HOKA is the more traditional cushioned trainer, offering a reliable, predictable ride with a stable platform that works best when you're keeping things short and easy. The ASICS feels more modern and performance-leaning, with a lighter build and a midsole that's both bouncier and more cushioned, so it stays engaging across a wider spread of paces and holds up better when you extend the distance.
Variants
- Clifton 10 (Black/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Clifton 10 (Black/Black - (Women - US 7))
- MEGABLAST (Edo Purple/Black - (Men - US 9))
- MEGABLAST (Edo Purple/Black - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
6.4
7.9
Forefoot Energy Return
4.4
8.3
Heel Energy Return
4.4
8.4
Weight
5.5
7.2
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
5.5
7.2
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
273.3 g (9.64 oz)
229.9 g (8.11 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
41.6 mm
44.6 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
31.7 mm
35.9 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.9 mm
8.7 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.0 mm
8.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
94 mm (3.7")
96 mm (3.8")
Outsole Arch Width
85 mm (3.3")
80 mm (3.2")
Outsole Forefoot Width
113 mm (4.4")
119 mm (4.7")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.26
2.15
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.56
3.31
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")
66 mm (2.6")
Internal Forefoot Width
98 mm (3.9")
94 mm (3.7")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
No
Forefoot Fit: Width
7.9
Forefoot Width Photo
Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
-3.6 mm (-0.140")
Toe TTS Deviation
-2.9 mm (-0.115")
Forefoot Fit: Height
8.1
Forefoot Height Photo
Toe TTS Deviation
-2.4 mm (-0.093")
Arch Fit: Width
8.0
Arch Fit Photo
Arch Width TTS Deviation
-3.3 mm (-0.130")
Length Fit
10
Toe Clearance Photo
Other Features
Other Features Photo
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Tongue Gusset Type
Semi-gusseted
Fully-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Energy Return
4.4
8.4
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
71.1%
82.9%
Forefoot Energy Return
4.4
8.3
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
71.1%
82.8%
Heel Cushioning
8.4
9.3
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.84 J
4.35 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
10.26 J
12.12 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
17.10 J
21.19 J
Forefoot Cushioning
7.8
9.4
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 800N
4.82 J
6.16 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
8.42 J
11.21 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
12.38 J
16.62 J
Heel Firmness
4.9
3.8
Heel Firmness
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 550N
44.1 N/mm
41.2 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
107.8 N/mm
80.3 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
238.5 N/mm
190.4 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
7.8
6.0
Forefoot Firmness
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 800N
101.8 N/mm
69.2 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
199.9 N/mm
141.0 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
397.1 N/mm
308.6 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
5.9
8.9
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
6.70 J
10.19 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
6.41 J
9.98 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
6.20 J
9.84 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
6.04 J
9.74 J
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