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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
46.6 mm
Weight
232.6 g (8.20 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.1 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
HOKA Clifton 10
ASICS SUPERBLAST 3
The ASICS SUPERBLAST 3 is better than the HOKA Clifton 10. It has better energy return and offers more protection over longer distances. It can cover a range of paces within regular training. The HOKA is more stable underfoot, making it better for runners who prefer a controlled ride.
Variants
- Clifton 10 (Black/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Clifton 10 (Black/Black - (Women - US 7))
- SUPERBLAST 3 (Cobalt Burst/Light Orange - (Men - US 9))
- SUPERBLAST 3 (Seashell/Sun Coral - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
6.6
8.0
Weight
5.5
7.1
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
5.9
9.1
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
4.4
7.9
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
5.1
7.5
Forefoot Firmness
8.1
4.0
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
5.5
7.1
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
273.3 g (9.64 oz)
232.6 g (8.20 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
41.6 mm
46.6 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
31.7 mm
39.5 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.9 mm
7.1 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")
79 mm (3.1")
Outsole Forefoot Width
113 mm (4.4")
119 mm (4.7")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.26
2.06
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.56
3.01
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
280 mm (11.0")
280 mm (11.0")
Internal Heel Width
62 mm (2.4")
67 mm (2.6")
Internal Forefoot Width
98 mm (3.9")
91 mm (3.6")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
No
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.4
10
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
2.8 mm (0.108")
-0.3 mm (-0.010")
Toe TTS Deviation
-1.2 mm (-0.048")
-0.2 mm (-0.009")
Forefoot Fit: Height
7.0
7.8
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-3.6 mm (-0.143")
-2.7 mm (-0.106")
Arch Fit: Width
10
6.0
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
0.5 mm (0.020")
-5.8 mm (-0.229")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
8.4
7.2
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
30 mm (1.2")
20 mm (0.8")
Heel Apex Position
19.9%
20.0%
Heel Rocker Angle
27.3°
18.4°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
7.3
7.7
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
50 mm (2.0")
55 mm (2.2")
Toe Apex Position
65.8%
66.7%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
26.6°
28.8°
Foam
Primary Foam Picture
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Secondary Foam Picture
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Primary Foam Name
Not Advertised
FF LEAP
Primary Foam Type
EVA
A-TPU
Secondary Foam Name
No Secondary Foam
FF BLAST PLUS
Secondary Foam Type
No Secondary Foam
Unknown
Laces
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Lace Type
Flat
Flat
Width
5.0 mm (0.2")
5.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.7 mm (0.1")
1.7 mm (0.1")
Stretch
11.0%
15.0%
Breathability
7.5
Breathability Video
Upper Breathability
Upper Microscope Photo
Time-To-Dry
6.8
Time-To-Dry Timelapse
Time-To-Dry Graph
Preview Graph
Time To 30% Dry
7.6 hrs
Time To 70% Dry
18.9 hrs
Time To Dry
28.8 hrs
Water Absorption
7.3
Dry Weight Photo
Wet Weight Photo
Water Absorbed
43.7%
Other Features
Other Features Photo
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Tongue Gusset Type
Semi-gusseted
Fully-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
4.4
7.7
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
71.1%
79.2%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
4.4
7.9
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
71.1%
80.4%
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
4.47 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
10.26 J
11.96 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
17.10 J
20.73 J
Forefoot Cushioning
7.8
9.5
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
4.82 J
6.85 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
8.42 J
11.71 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
12.38 J
17.03 J
Heel Firmness
7.1
5.1
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 550N
39.9 N/mm
34.3 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
50.1 N/mm
43.1 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
71.1 N/mm
60.2 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.1
4.0
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
57.3 N/mm
41.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
74.4 N/mm
54.4 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
103 N/mm
75 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
5.9
9.1
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 10km
6.70 J
10.71 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
6.41 J
10.42 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
6.20 J
10.25 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
6.04 J
10.10 J
Rocker Stiffness
5.9
7.7
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
60 N
107 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
5.1
7.5
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
57.3%
68.0%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
6.9
6.7
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
11.5 N/mm
12.1 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
268 N
239 N
Forefoot Compression Depth
6.0
8.0
Forefoot Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Compression At 800N
13.9 mm
19.1 mm
Forefoot Compression At 1300N
17.5 mm
23.9 mm
Forefoot Compression At 2050N
19.9 mm
27.2 mm
Heel Compression Depth
6.5
7.6
Heel Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Compression At 550N
13.8 mm
16.0 mm
Heel Compression At 1100N
22.0 mm
25.5 mm
Heel Compression At 1900N
26.7 mm
31.6 mm
Dry Concrete Grip
8.9
Dry Concrete Forefoot Video
Dry Concrete Forefoot Graph
Preview Graph
Sliding Force
260.6 N (58.6 lbf)
Coefficient Of Friction
1.01
Wet Concrete Grip
9.0
Wet Concrete Forefoot Video
Wet Concrete Forefoot Graph
Preview Graph
Sliding Force
266.4 N (59.9 lbf)
Coefficient Of Friction
1.04
Wet Aluminum Grip
7.4
Wet Aluminum Forefoot Video
Wet Aluminum Forefoot Graph
Preview Graph
Sliding Force
132.3 N (29.7 lbf)
Coefficient Of Friction
0.80
Gravel Grip
3.9
Gravel Forefoot Video
Gravel Forefoot Graph
Preview Graph
Sliding Force
65.9 N (14.8 lbf)
Coefficient Of Friction
0.40
Mud Grip
6.7
Mud Forefoot Video
Mud Forefoot Graph
Preview Graph
Sliding Force
117.9 N (26.5 lbf)
Coefficient Of Friction
0.71
Exposed Foam
6.0
Outsole Photo
Heel Exposed Foam
6.0
Forefoot Exposed Foam
6.0
Outsole Abrasion Wear
8.0
Outsole Durability Video
Outsole Durability Photo
Heel Abrasion Wear
8.0
Forefoot Abrasion Wear
8.0
HOKA Clifton 10
ASICS SUPERBLAST 3
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