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HOKA Clifton 9
adidas Supernova Rise
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Weight257.5 g (9.08 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop8.3 mm
PlateNone
Weight292.5 g (10.32 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop10.2 mm
PlateNone
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 a bit 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))
- Clifton 9 (Evening Sky Coral - (Women - US 7))
- Clifton 9 (Frost/Gold - (Men - US 9))
- Clifton 9 (Lettuce/Solar Flare - (Women - US 7))
- Clifton 9 (Nimbuscloud/Steel Wool - (Men - US 9))
- Clifton 9 (Oat Milk/Barley - (Men - US 9))
- Clifton 9 (Olive Haze/Mercury - (Women - US 7))
- Clifton 9 (Sandstone/Cream - (Women - US 7))
- Clifton 9 (Solar Flare/Lettuce - (Men - US 9))
- Clifton 9 (Stardust/Electric Cobalt - (Men - US 9))
- Clifton 9 (Sunlit Ocean/Lilac Mist - (Women - US 7))
- Clifton 9 (Vanilla/Astral - (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))
- Supernova Rise (Green Spark/Wonder Blue/Lucid Blue - (Men - US 9))
- Supernova Rise (Grey/Silver Metallic/Dash Grey - (Women - US 7))
- Supernova Rise (Halo Blue/Zero Met - (Women - US 7))
- Supernova Rise (Orbit Grey/Grey/Team Royal Blue - (Men - US 9))
- Supernova Rise (Sandy Pink/Dash Grey/Pink Spark - (Women - US 7))
- Supernova Rise (Semi Flash Aqua/Cobalt Blue/Blue Spark Met - (Women - US 7))
- Supernova Rise (White/Black/Zero Metallic - (Men - US 9))
- Supernova Rise (White/Crystal White/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Supernova Rise (White/Crystal White/Lucid Pink - (Men - US 9))
- Supernova Rise (White/Lucid Blue/Flash Aqua - (Men - US 9))
- Supernova Rise (Wonder Beige/Orbit Grey/Zero Metallic - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences forMarathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
5.7
5.3
Forefoot Energy Return
2.1
7.6
Forefoot Stack Height
30.9 mm
24.8 mm
Heel Energy Return
1.8
7.5
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
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
257.5 g (9.08 oz)
292.5 g (10.32 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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
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
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
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Non-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Energy Return
1.8
7.5
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
73.0%
82.9%
Forefoot Energy Return
2.1
7.6
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
73.5%
83.3%
Heel Cushioning
6.4
4.8
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 300N
1.01 J
1.00 J
Energy Absorbed At 600N
3.23 J
2.98 J
Energy Absorbed At 900N
6.17 J
5.33 J
Forefoot Cushioning
5.2
4.7
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 300N
0.82 J
0.86 J
Energy Absorbed At 600N
2.42 J
2.29 J
Energy Absorbed At 900N
4.43 J
3.76 J
Heel Firmness
7.0
7.9
Heel Firmness
Average Firmness 0 To 300N
42.4 N/mm
42.1 N/mm
Average Firmness 300 To 600N
60.1 N/mm
67.7 N/mm
Average Firmness 600 To 900N
77.0 N/mm
95.8 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.9
9.3
Forefoot Firmness
Average Firmness 0 To 300N
51.9 N/mm
49.1 N/mm
Average Firmness 300 To 600N
83.3 N/mm
94.3 N/mm
Average Firmness 600 To 900N
113.1 N/mm
152.5 N/mm
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