HOKA Clifton 10 vs Mach 7

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HOKA Clifton 10

HOKA Mach 7

The HOKA Clifton 10 and the HOKA Mach 7 are two popular daily trainers, but they target different types of runs. The Clifton 10 is the more traditional option, with a higher stack, a heavier build, and a more accommodating fit that makes it feel comfortable and plush at step-in. The Mach 7 is the lighter, more nimble trainer, with a more efficient and streamlined feel that makes it easier to pick up the pace and handle a wider range of runs. In terms of cushioning, the Clifton feels plusher initially, but as the run goes on, that sensation levels out, and the cushioning can feel similar and even less consistent than the Mach 7 after a few kilometers.

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Variants

  • Clifton 10 (Black/Black - (Men - US 9))
  • Clifton 10 (Black/Black - (Women - US 7))
  • Mach 7 (Alabaster/Soaring Blue - (Men - US 9))
  • Mach 7 (Alabaster/Soaring Blue - (Women - US 7))
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Main Differences for
Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Marathon Racing 
 

6.4
7.2

Forefoot Compression Energy Return 
 

4.4
7.2

Weight  

5.5
7.8

Heel Compression Energy Return 
 

4.4
6.6

Heel Stack Height 
 

41.6 mm
37.1 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

31.7 mm
29.2 mm

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

5.5
7.8

Right Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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HOKA Clifton 10 Right Shoe Weight Photo
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HOKA Mach 7 Right Shoe Weight Photo

Left Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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HOKA Clifton 10 Left Shoe Weight Photo
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HOKA Mach 7 Left Shoe Weight Photo

Weight 
 

273.3 g (9.64 oz)
212.4 g (7.49 oz)

Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo 
 

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HOKA Clifton 10 Stack Height Photo
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HOKA Mach 7 Stack Height Photo

Heel Stack Height 
 

41.6 mm
37.1 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

31.7 mm
29.2 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

9.9 mm
7.9 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

8.0 mm
5.0 mm

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

Preview 3D
HOKA Clifton 10 3D Model Full Shoe
Preview 3D
HOKA Mach 7 3D Model Full Shoe

Outsole Heel Width 
 

94 mm (3.7")
92 mm (3.6")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

85 mm (3.3")
70 mm (2.7")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

113 mm (4.4")
113 mm (4.4")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

2.26
2.48

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

3.56
3.87

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

Preview 3D
HOKA Clifton 10 3D Model Internal
Preview 3D
HOKA Mach 7 3D Model Internal

Internal Length 
 

280 mm (11.0")
279 mm (11.0")

Internal Heel Width 
 

62 mm (2.4")
64 mm (2.5")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

98 mm (3.9")
90 mm (3.5")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

Yes
Yes

Forefoot Fit: Width 
 

9.4
8.7

Forefoot Width Photo 
 

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HOKA Clifton 10 Forefoot Width Photo
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HOKA Mach 7 Forefoot Width Photo

Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation 
 

2.8 mm (0.108")
-1.7 mm (-0.065")

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-1.2 mm (-0.048")
-3.5 mm (-0.136")

Forefoot Fit: Height 
 

7.0
8.1

Forefoot Height Photo 
 

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HOKA Clifton 10 Forefoot Height Photo
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HOKA Mach 7 Forefoot Height Photo

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-3.6 mm (-0.143")
-2.4 mm (-0.094")

Arch Fit: Width 
 

10
4.1

Arch Fit Photo 
 

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HOKA Clifton 10 Arch Fit Photo
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HOKA Mach 7 Arch Fit Photo

Arch Width TTS Deviation 
 

0.5 mm (0.020")
-7.8 mm (-0.306")

Length Fit 
 

10
7.0

Toe Clearance Photo 
 

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HOKA Clifton 10 Toe Clearance Photo
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HOKA Mach 7 Toe Clearance Photo

Heel Rocker Geometry 
 

8.4

Heel Rocker Photo  

HOKA Clifton 10 Heel Rocker Photo

Heel Spring 
 

30 mm (1.2")

Heel Apex Position 
 

19.9%

Heel Rocker Angle 
 

27.3°

Forefoot Rocker Geometry 
 

7.3

Forefoot Rocker Photo  

HOKA Clifton 10 Forefoot Rocker Photo

Toe Spring 
 

50 mm (2.0")

Toe Apex Position 
 

65.8%

Forefoot Rocker Angle 
 

26.6°

Other Features  

Other Features Photo 
 

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HOKA Clifton 10 Other Features Photo
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HOKA Mach 7 Other Features Photo

Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Semi-gusseted
Fully-gusseted

Plate 
 

None
None
Performance

Heel Compression Energy Return 
 

4.4
6.6

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

 Preview Graph
HOKA Clifton 10 Heel Energy Return
 Preview Graph
HOKA Mach 7 Heel Energy Return

Heel Energy Return 
 

71.1%
74.7%

Forefoot Compression Energy Return 
 

4.4
7.2

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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HOKA Clifton 10 Forefoot Energy Return
 Preview Graph
HOKA Mach 7 Forefoot Energy Return

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

71.1%
77.0%

Heel Cushioning 
 

8.4
7.8

Heel Cushioning Picture 
 

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HOKA Clifton 10 Heel Cushioning Picture
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HOKA Mach 7 Heel Cushioning Picture

Heel Cushioning  

 Preview Graph
HOKA Clifton 10 Heel Cushioning
 Preview Graph
HOKA Mach 7 Heel Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

3.84 J
3.79 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

10.26 J
9.47 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

17.10 J
15.35 J

Forefoot Cushioning 
 

7.8
7.6

Forefoot Cushioning Picture 
 

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HOKA Clifton 10 Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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HOKA Mach 7 Forefoot Cushioning Picture

Forefoot Cushioning  

 Preview Graph
HOKA Clifton 10 Forefoot Cushioning
 Preview Graph
HOKA Mach 7 Forefoot Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

4.82 J
4.89 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

8.42 J
8.21 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

12.38 J
11.73 J

Heel Firmness 
 

4.9
5.8

Heel Firmness  

 Preview Graph
HOKA Clifton 10 Heel Firmness
 Preview Graph
HOKA Mach 7 Heel Firmness

Firmness At 550N 
 

44.1 N/mm
49.8 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

107.8 N/mm
124.4 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

238.5 N/mm
274.8 N/mm

Forefoot Firmness 
 

7.8
8.2

Forefoot Firmness  

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HOKA Clifton 10 Forefoot Firmness
 Preview Graph
HOKA Mach 7 Forefoot Firmness

Firmness At 800N 
 

101.8 N/mm
104.0 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

199.9 N/mm
229.6 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

397.1 N/mm
471.0 N/mm

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

5.9
6.6

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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HOKA Clifton 10 Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
 Preview Graph
HOKA Mach 7 Forefoot Long Run Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

6.70 J
7.28 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

6.41 J
7.04 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

6.20 J
6.88 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

6.04 J
6.76 J

Rocker Stiffness 
 

5.9

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video  

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph  

 Preview Graph
HOKA Clifton 10 Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph

Force To Flatten The Rocker 
 

60 N

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

5.1

Forefoot Bending Video  

Forefoot Bending Energy Return  

 Preview Graph
HOKA Clifton 10 Forefoot Bending Energy Return

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

57.3%

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

6.9

Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture  

HOKA Clifton 10 Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture

Forefoot Bending Resistance  

 Preview Graph
HOKA Clifton 10 Forefoot Bending Resistance

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

11.5 N/mm

Forefoot Bending Force 
 

268 N

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