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HOKA Clifton 10
New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5
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Weight
273.3 g (9.64 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.9 mm
Plate
None
Weight
227.3 g (8.02 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.0 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
HOKA Clifton 10
New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5
The HOKA Clifton 10 and New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5 are both daily trainers, but they serve different types of runners with very different design philosophies. The Clifton 10 is a high-stack, comfort-first shoe that emphasizes protection and impact absorption. It delivers a plush, soft ride that's ideal for easy runs, recovery days, and walks. The Rebel v5, on the other hand, is a lighter, lower-to-the-ground trainer. It's built for runners who want a bit more natural feel, with a bit of rebound and easy turnover for strides and daily mileage at a variety of paces. While both shoes are well cushioned, the Clifton feels more protective due to the higher stack of foam that helps dampen the road effects.
Variants
- Clifton 10 (Black/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Clifton 10 (Black/Black - (Women - US 7))
- Clifton 10 (Black/Rose Gold - (Women - US 7))
- Clifton 10 (Black/White - (Men - US 9))
- Clifton 10 (Black/White - (Women - US 7))
- Clifton 10 (Blue Spark/White - (Men - US 9))
- Clifton 10 (Blue Spark/White - (Women - US 7))
- Clifton 10 (Blue/Skyward Blue - (Men - US 9))
- Clifton 10 (Carnation/Starlight Glow - (Women - US 7))
- Clifton 10 (Cosmic Grey/Stardust - (Women - US 7))
- Clifton 10 (Droplet/Druzy - (Women - US 7))
- Clifton 10 (Mint Fluorite/Luna Moth - (Men - US 9))
- Clifton 10 (Navy/White - (Men - US 9))
- Clifton 10 (Oat Milk - (Men - US 9))
- Clifton 10 (Orange Zest - (Men - US 9))
- Clifton 10 (Orange Zest - (Women - US 7))
- Clifton 10 (Skyward Blue/Cielo Blue - (Women - US 7))
- Clifton 10 (Stellar Grey/Stardust - (Men - US 9))
- Clifton 10 (Vanilla/Birch - (Women - US 7))
- Clifton 10 (White/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Clifton 10 (White/Cielo Blue - (Women - US 7))
- Clifton 10 (White/Skyward Blue - (Men - US 9))
- Clifton 10 (White/White - (Women - US 7))
- FuelCell Rebel v5 (Angora/Earth Shadow/Sea Salt - (Men - US 9))
- FuelCell Rebel v5 (Angora/Earth Shadow/Sea Salt - (Women - US 7))
- FuelCell Rebel v5 (Black/Silver Metallic/White - (Men - US 9))
- FuelCell Rebel v5 (Black/White/Silver Metallic - (Women - US 7))
- FuelCell Rebel v5 (Lab Green/Silver Metallic/White - (Women - US 7))
- FuelCell Rebel v5 (Mint Flash/Lab Green/Silver Metallic - (Men - US 9))
- FuelCell Rebel v5 (Pink Granite/Silver Metallic/Linen - (Women - US 7))
- FuelCell Rebel v5 (Raincloud/Mineral/White - (Men - US 9))
- FuelCell Rebel v5 (Raincloud/White/Mineral - (Women - US 7))
- FuelCell Rebel v5 (Still Water/Raincloud/White - (Men - US 9))
- FuelCell Rebel v5 (Urgent Red/Black/Silver Metallic - (Men - US 9))
- FuelCell Rebel v5 (Urgent Red/White/Sea Salt - (Men - US 9))
- FuelCell Rebel v5 (Urgent Red/White/Silver Metallic - (Women - US 7))
- FuelCell Rebel v5 (White/Silver Metallic/Black - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
6.4
6.8
Forefoot Energy Return
4.4
6.7
Weight
5.5
7.3
Heel Stack Height
41.6 mm
36.2 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
31.7 mm
29.2 mm
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
5.5
7.3
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
273.3 g (9.64 oz)
227.3 g (8.02 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Heel Stack Height
41.6 mm
36.2 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
31.7 mm
29.2 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.9 mm
7.0 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.0 mm
6.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
94 mm (3.7")
94 mm (3.7")
Outsole Arch Width
85 mm (3.3")
88 mm (3.5")
Outsole Forefoot Width
113 mm (4.4")
115 mm (4.5")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.26
2.60
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.56
3.94
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
280 mm (11.0")
275 mm (10.8")
Internal Heel Width
62 mm (2.4")
64 mm (2.5")
Internal Forefoot Width
98 mm (3.9")
94 mm (3.7")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
Yes
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Semi-gusseted
Semi-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Energy Return
4.4
5.2
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
71.1%
72.1%
Forefoot Energy Return
4.4
6.7
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
71.1%
75.2%
Heel Cushioning
8.4
7.5
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.84 J
3.75 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
10.26 J
9.13 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
17.10 J
14.65 J
Forefoot Cushioning
7.8
7.0
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 800N
4.82 J
4.55 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
8.42 J
7.56 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
12.38 J
10.73 J
Heel Firmness
4.9
6.2
Heel Firmness
Firmness At 550N
44.1 N/mm
53.3 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
107.8 N/mm
129.9 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
238.5 N/mm
295.6 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
7.8
8.5
Forefoot Firmness
Firmness At 800N
101.8 N/mm
116.7 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
199.9 N/mm
246.5 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
397.1 N/mm
503.0 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
5.9
6.7
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 10km
6.70 J
7.34 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
6.41 J
7.14 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
6.20 J
7.01 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
6.04 J
6.91 J
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