HOKA Clifton 10 vs Brooks Launch 12

The Brooks Launch 12 and HOKA Clifton 10 are both daily trainers, but they go about that role in different ways. The HOKA is the more cushioned and higher-stacked option, focusing on comfort, smoothness, and a protective ride while still feeling quite stable for its category. The Brooks is lighter and a bit more stable, with a lower stack and more ground feel as soon as you step-in, which makes it feel less protective but a bit more connected to the road. It also has a touch more bounce in the forefoot, giving it a slightly livelier feel when you start to turn over.