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Heel Stack Height
43.4 mm
Weight
269.0 g (9.49 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.8 mm
Plate
None
Heel Stack Height
41.9 mm
Weight
261.1 g (9.21 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.2 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
HOKA Clifton PRO
HOKA Clifton 11
The HOKA Clifton PRO is a better shoe than the HOKA Clifton 11. It's much more cushioned and a touch more stable, and it performs better across daily miles and longer efforts, with more bounce underfoot, too. The Clifton 11 is a little lighter with a lower stack and retails for much less, so if you're on a budget, it's still a good daily trainer; otherwise, the Clifton PRO is the shoe to get.
Variants
- Clifton PRO (Antique Olive/River Rock Grey - (Men - US 9))
- Clifton PRO (Antique Olive/River Rock Grey - (Women - US 7))
- Clifton 11 (Black/White - (Men - US 9))
- Clifton 11 (Frost/Glimmering Blue - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
7.1
6.7
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
8.2
7.0
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
5.8
4.1
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
6.4
4.7
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
5.7
6.0
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
269.0 g (9.49 oz)
261.1 g (9.21 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
43.4 mm
41.9 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
34.6 mm
31.7 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.8 mm
10.2 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.0 mm
8.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Preview 3D
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Outsole Heel Width
92 mm (3.6")
96 mm (3.8")
Outsole Arch Width
86 mm (3.4")
86 mm (3.4")
Outsole Forefoot Width
119 mm (4.7")
114 mm (4.5")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.12
2.29
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.44
3.59
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
282 mm (11.1")
282 mm (11.1")
Internal Heel Width
62 mm (2.4")
61 mm (2.4")
Internal Forefoot Width
97 mm (3.8")
96 mm (3.8")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
Yes
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.0
8.9
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
3.1 mm (0.122")
3.1 mm (0.120")
Toe TTS Deviation
-2.4 mm (-0.093")
-2.7 mm (-0.107")
Forefoot Fit: Height
6.7
8.6
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-4.0 mm (-0.156")
-1.9 mm (-0.074")
Arch Fit: Width
10
9.9
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
0.9 mm (0.037")
-0.4 mm (-0.017")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
7.9
8.2
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
24 mm (0.9")
28 mm (1.1")
Heel Apex Position
19.1%
21.0%
Heel Rocker Angle
23.6°
24.7°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
6.6
7.9
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
45 mm (1.8")
56 mm (2.2")
Toe Apex Position
61.8%
62.2%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
22.2°
27.0°
Foam
Primary Foam Picture
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Secondary Foam Picture
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Primary Foam Name
ProGLIDE+
Not Advertised
Primary Foam Type
EVA
EVA
Secondary Foam Name
No Secondary Foam
No Secondary Foam
Secondary Foam Type
No Secondary Foam
No Secondary Foam
Laces
Laces Picture
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Lace Type
Flat
Flat
Width
5.0 mm (0.2")
6.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.7 mm (0.1")
1.9 mm (0.1")
Stretch
8.5%
11.5%
Breathability
6.0
Breathability Video
Upper Breathability
Upper Microscope Photo
Time-To-Dry
5.0
Time-To-Dry Timelapse
Time-To-Dry Graph
Preview Graph
Time To 30% Dry
9.6 hrs
Time To 70% Dry
25.5 hrs
Time To Dry
36.2 hrs
Water Absorption
7.2
Dry Weight Photo
Wet Weight Photo
Water Absorbed
44.3%
Other Features
Other Features Photo
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Tongue Gusset Type
Semi-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
5.5
3.4
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
72.6%
70.0%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
5.8
4.1
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
73.0%
70.7%
Heel Cushioning
8.9
8.6
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.70 J
4.22 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
11.81 J
10.43 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
20.29 J
16.89 J
Forefoot Cushioning
9.0
7.4
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
5.60 J
4.73 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
10.13 J
8.04 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
15.10 J
11.52 J
Heel Firmness
7.1
6.4
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 550N
46.3 N/mm
36.6 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
49.7 N/mm
48.0 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
67.8 N/mm
69.4 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
6.9
8.4
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
54.0 N/mm
58.3 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
67.5 N/mm
76.6 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
92 N/mm
107 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
8.2
7.0
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 10km
9.12 J
7.61 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
8.93 J
7.43 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
8.82 J
7.33 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
8.76 J
7.26 J
Rocker Stiffness
5.5
5.9
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Force To Flatten The Rocker
51 N
60 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
6.4
4.7
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
61.8%
55.8%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
6.7
5.8
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
9.4 N/mm
8.3 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
284 N
217 N
Heel Compression Depth
6.2
6.8
Heel Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Compression At 550N
11.9 mm
15.0 mm
Heel Compression At 1100N
22.2 mm
22.9 mm
Heel Compression At 1900N
28.0 mm
27.4 mm
Forefoot Compression Depth
6.5
5.8
Forefoot Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Compression At 800N
14.8 mm
13.7 mm
Forefoot Compression At 1300N
19.3 mm
17.0 mm
Forefoot Compression At 2050N
22.3 mm
19.1 mm
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