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HOKA Clifton 9
adidas Supernova Rise
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Weight
257.5 g (9.08 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.3 mm
Plate
None
Weight
292.5 g (10.32 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.2 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
HOKA Clifton 9
adidas Supernova Rise
The HOKA Clifton 9 and the adidas Supernova Rise are both well-rounded daily trainers. The HOKA is more cushioned than the adidas, with a higher stack height and a softer feel underfoot. It's also lighter than the adidas. However, the adidas shoe delivers significantly better energy return, making it the preferred choice if you like a bouncier experience for your daily miles.
Variants
- Clifton 9 (Black/Black - (Women - US 7))
- Clifton 9 (Black/Rose Gold - (Women - US 7))
- Supernova Rise (Better Scarlet/Core Black/Green Spar - (Men - US 9))
- Supernova Rise (Core Black/Grey Five/Green Spark - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
5.9
5.2
Forefoot Energy Return
2.4
7.1
Forefoot Stack Height
30.9 mm
24.8 mm
Heel Energy Return
2.2
7.3
Heel Stack Height
39.2 mm
35.0 mm
Weight
6.1
4.7
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
6.1
4.7
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
257.5 g (9.08 oz)
292.5 g (10.32 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
39.2 mm
35.0 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
30.9 mm
24.8 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.3 mm
10.2 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
5.0 mm
10.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Preview 3D
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Outsole Heel Width
89 mm (3.5")
86 mm (3.4")
Outsole Arch Width
84 mm (3.3")
73 mm (2.9")
Outsole Forefoot Width
107 mm (4.2")
112 mm (4.4")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.27
2.45
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.47
4.51
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Preview 3D
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Internal Length
274 mm (10.8")
276 mm (10.9")
Internal Heel Width
58 mm (2.3")
60 mm (2.4")
Internal Forefoot Width
87 mm (3.4")
96 mm (3.8")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
Yes
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Non-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Energy Return
2.2
7.3
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
68.1%
77.4%
Forefoot Energy Return
2.4
7.1
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Energy Return
68.6%
76.7%
Heel Cushioning
7.6
6.2
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.11 J
2.77 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
9.51 J
7.70 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
16.72 J
13.99 J
Forefoot Cushioning
7.9
5.6
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
4.51 J
3.54 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
8.58 J
6.05 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
13.19 J
9.08 J
Heel Firmness
5.2
6.4
Heel Firmness
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 550N
51.9 N/mm
68.4 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
104.0 N/mm
123.9 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
214.1 N/mm
245.8 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
7.1
8.9
Forefoot Firmness
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 800N
92.3 N/mm
149.7 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
178.8 N/mm
281.6 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
334.6 N/mm
510.3 N/mm
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