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HOKA Clifton 9
HOKA Clifton 10
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Weight257.5 g (9.08 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop8.3 mm
PlateNone
Weight273.3 g (9.64 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop9.9 mm
PlateNone
Our Verdict
HOKA Clifton 9
HOKA Clifton 10
The HOKA Clifton 9 and the HOKA Clifton 10 share the same DNA, but the 10 refines the formula in ways that make it a better daily trainer for runners who prioritize softness and protection. The Clifton 10 has a higher stack height and is more cushioned. However, the added stack means it's less stable than the Clifton 9 despite its wider platform. It also runs longer and offers a softer underfoot feel, perfect for easy daily runs. In contrast, the Clifton 9 is lighter and a bit more compact, giving it a more nimble feel that may suit runners who prefer a firmer ride. While both shoes are fine at relaxed paces, the Clifton 10 feels like a clear upgrade for those seeking a plush, forgiving trainer with more protection for everyday mileage.
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))
- 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))
Main Differences forMarathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
5.7
6.1
Forefoot Energy Return
2.1
3.6
Weight
6.1
5.5
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
6.1
5.5
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
257.5 g (9.08 oz)
273.3 g (9.64 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Heel Stack Height
39.2 mm
41.6 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
30.9 mm
31.7 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.3 mm
9.9 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
5.0 mm
8.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
89 mm (3.5")
94 mm (3.7")
Outsole Arch Width
84 mm (3.3")
85 mm (3.3")
Outsole Forefoot Width
107 mm (4.2")
113 mm (4.4")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.27
2.26
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.47
3.56
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
274 mm (10.8")
280 mm (11.0")
Internal Heel Width
58 mm (2.3")
62 mm (2.4")
Internal Forefoot Width
87 mm (3.4")
98 mm (3.9")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
Yes
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Non-gusseted
Semi-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Energy Return
1.8
2.5
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
73.0%
73.9%
Forefoot Energy Return
2.1
3.6
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
73.5%
75.1%
Heel Cushioning
6.4
8.4
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 300N
1.01 J
1.28 J
Energy Absorbed At 600N
3.23 J
4.10 J
Energy Absorbed At 900N
6.17 J
7.45 J
Forefoot Cushioning
5.2
8.1
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 300N
0.82 J
1.07 J
Energy Absorbed At 600N
2.42 J
3.09 J
Energy Absorbed At 900N
4.43 J
5.34 J
Heel Firmness
7.0
4.9
Heel Firmness
Average Firmness 0 To 300N
42.4 N/mm
33.1 N/mm
Average Firmness 300 To 600N
60.1 N/mm
47.4 N/mm
Average Firmness 600 To 900N
77.0 N/mm
67.4 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.9
7.9
Forefoot Firmness
Average Firmness 0 To 300N
51.9 N/mm
39.2 N/mm
Average Firmness 300 To 600N
83.3 N/mm
66.3 N/mm
Average Firmness 600 To 900N
113.1 N/mm
100.4 N/mm
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