HOKA Clifton 10 vs Saucony Endorphin Azura

Which Running Shoe Is Better?

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HOKA Clifton 10
Saucony Endorphin Azura

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Our Verdict

HOKA Clifton 10

Saucony Endorphin Azura

The Saucony Endorphin Azura and HOKA Clifton 10 serve very different purposes despite both offering plenty of cushioning. The HOKA Clifton 10 is a cushioned daily trainer best suited for easy miles, delivering a stable, predictable platform that focuses on comfort and protection at relaxed paces. The Saucony Endorphin Azura provides even more cushioning but pairs it with noticeably more bounce, and it comes in lighter, which makes it far more versatile across different types of runs and distances. While the Clifton feels more stable and straightforward, the Saucony feels more dynamic and adaptable.

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Variants

  • Clifton 10 (Black/Black - (Men - US 9))
  • Clifton 10 (Black/Black - (Women - US 7))
  • Endorphin Azura (Silver/Black - (Men - US 9))

Main Differences for
Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Marathon Racing 
 

6.4
7.6

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

4.4
8.3

Heel Energy Return 
 

4.4
8.0

Weight  

5.5
6.7

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

5.5
6.7

Right Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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HOKA Clifton 10 Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Saucony Endorphin Azura Right Shoe Weight Photo

Left Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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HOKA Clifton 10 Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Saucony Endorphin Azura Left Shoe Weight Photo

Weight 
 

273.3 g (9.64 oz)
242.0 g (8.54 oz)
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Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo 
 

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HOKA Clifton 10 Stack Height Photo
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Saucony Endorphin Azura Stack Height Photo

Heel Stack Height 
 

41.6 mm
40.2 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

31.7 mm
32.9 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

9.9 mm
7.3 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

8.0 mm
8.0 mm
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External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

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HOKA Clifton 10 3D Model Full Shoe
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Saucony Endorphin Azura 3D Model Full Shoe

Outsole Heel Width 
 

94 mm (3.7")
94 mm (3.7")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

85 mm (3.3")
70 mm (2.8")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

113 mm (4.4")
116 mm (4.6")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

2.26
2.34

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

3.56
3.53
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Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

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HOKA Clifton 10 3D Model Internal
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Saucony Endorphin Azura 3D Model Internal

Internal Length 
 

280 mm (11.0")
278 mm (10.9")

Internal Heel Width 
 

62 mm (2.4")
65 mm (2.6")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

98 mm (3.9")
93 mm (3.7")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

Yes
No
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Forefoot Fit: Width 
 

9.4
9.4

Forefoot Width Photo 
 

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HOKA Clifton 10 Forefoot Width Photo
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Saucony Endorphin Azura Forefoot Width Photo

Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation 
 

2.8 mm (0.108")
0.2 mm (0.007")

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-1.2 mm (-0.048")
-2.7 mm (-0.104")

Forefoot Fit: Height 
 

7.0
10

Forefoot Height Photo 
 

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HOKA Clifton 10 Forefoot Height Photo
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Saucony Endorphin Azura Forefoot Height Photo

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-3.6 mm (-0.143")
1.0 mm (0.040")

Arch Fit: Width 
 

10
9.7

Arch Fit Photo 
 

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HOKA Clifton 10 Arch Fit Photo
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Saucony Endorphin Azura Arch Fit Photo

Arch Width TTS Deviation 
 

0.5 mm (0.020")
2.8 mm (0.108")

Length Fit 
 

10
10

Toe Clearance Photo 
 

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HOKA Clifton 10 Toe Clearance Photo
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Saucony Endorphin Azura Toe Clearance Photo

Other Features  

Other Features Photo 
 

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HOKA Clifton 10 Other Features Photo
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Saucony Endorphin Azura Other Features Photo

Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Semi-gusseted
Semi-gusseted

Plate 
 

None
None
Performance

Heel Energy Return 
 

4.4
8.0

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

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HOKA Clifton 10 Heel Energy Return
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Saucony Endorphin Azura Heel Energy Return

Heel Energy Return 
 

71.1%
80.9%
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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

4.4
8.3

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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HOKA Clifton 10 Forefoot Energy Return
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Saucony Endorphin Azura Forefoot Energy Return

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

71.1%
82.8%
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Heel Cushioning 
 

8.4
8.3

Heel Cushioning Picture 
 

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HOKA Clifton 10 Heel Cushioning Picture
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Saucony Endorphin Azura Heel Cushioning Picture

Heel Cushioning  

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HOKA Clifton 10 Heel Cushioning
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Saucony Endorphin Azura Heel Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

3.84 J
3.26 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

10.26 J
10.55 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

17.10 J
19.04 J
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Forefoot Cushioning 
 

7.8
8.6

Forefoot Cushioning Picture 
 

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HOKA Clifton 10 Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Saucony Endorphin Azura Forefoot Cushioning Picture

Forefoot Cushioning  

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HOKA Clifton 10 Forefoot Cushioning
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Saucony Endorphin Azura Forefoot Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

4.82 J
5.09 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

8.42 J
9.59 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

12.38 J
14.61 J
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Heel Firmness 
 

4.9
4.4

Heel Firmness  

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HOKA Clifton 10 Heel Firmness
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Saucony Endorphin Azura Heel Firmness

Firmness At 550N 
 

44.1 N/mm
48.0 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

107.8 N/mm
85.4 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

238.5 N/mm
196.8 N/mm
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Forefoot Firmness 
 

7.8
6.8

Forefoot Firmness  

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HOKA Clifton 10 Forefoot Firmness
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Saucony Endorphin Azura Forefoot Firmness

Firmness At 800N 
 

101.8 N/mm
84.6 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

199.9 N/mm
162.0 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

397.1 N/mm
329.0 N/mm
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Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

5.9
8.1

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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HOKA Clifton 10 Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
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Saucony Endorphin Azura Forefoot Long Run Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

6.70 J
8.97 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

6.41 J
8.77 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

6.20 J
8.63 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

6.04 J
8.53 J
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HOKA Clifton 10

Saucony Endorphin Azura

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