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HOKA Clifton 9 vs On Cloudmonster 2

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    Main Differences
    Design
      WeightStack HeightsExternal ShapeInternal ShapeForefoot Fit: WidthForefoot Fit: HeightArch Fit: WidthLength FitHeel Rocker GeometryForefoot Rocker GeometryOther Features
    Performance
      Heel Compression Energy ReturnForefoot Compression Energy ReturnHeel CushioningForefoot CushioningHeel FirmnessForefoot FirmnessForefoot Long Run CushioningRocker StiffnessForefoot Bending Energy ReturnForefoot Bending Stiffness
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HOKA Clifton 9
On Cloudmonster 2

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HOKA Clifton 9 Picture

Track

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Track

Weight
257.5 g (9.08 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.3 mm
Plate
None
Weight
295.8 g (10.43 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.5 mm
Plate
Plastic
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Our Verdict

HOKA Clifton 9

On Cloudmonster 2

The HOKA Clifton 9 and On Cloudmonster 2 are popular daily trainers that are perfect if you mostly run for Strava kudos. The On is more stable, while the HOKA is lighter and better cushioned, offering a smooth ride on casual daily runs. Neither is particularly bouncy, but the HOKA has the edge in responsiveness.

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Variants

  • Clifton 9 (Black/Black - (Women - US 7))
  • Clifton 9 (Black/Rose Gold - (Women - US 7))
  • Cloudmonster 2 (Asphalt/Iron - (Women - US 7))
  • Cloudmonster 2 (Asphalt/Iron - (Men - US 9))

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Main Differences for
Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Marathon Racing 
 

5.9
5.9

Plate 
 

None
Plastic

Weight  

6.1
4.6

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

6.1
4.6

Right Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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HOKA Clifton 9 Right Shoe Weight Photo
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On Cloudmonster 2 Right Shoe Weight Photo

Left Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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HOKA Clifton 9 Left Shoe Weight Photo
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On Cloudmonster 2 Left Shoe Weight Photo

Weight 
 

257.5 g (9.08 oz)
295.8 g (10.43 oz)

Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo 
 

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HOKA Clifton 9 Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height 
 

39.2 mm
40.5 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

30.9 mm
33.0 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

8.3 mm
7.5 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

5.0 mm
6.0 mm

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

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HOKA Clifton 9 3D Model Full Shoe
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On Cloudmonster 2 3D Model Full Shoe

Outsole Heel Width 
 

89 mm (3.5")
84 mm (3.3")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

84 mm (3.3")
78 mm (3.1")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

107 mm (4.2")
113 mm (4.5")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

2.27
2.07

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

3.47
3.42

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

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HOKA Clifton 9 3D Model Internal
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On Cloudmonster 2 3D Model Internal

Internal Length 
 

274 mm (10.8")
277 mm (10.9")

Internal Heel Width 
 

58 mm (2.3")
66 mm (2.6")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

87 mm (3.4")
93 mm (3.7")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

Yes
No

Forefoot Fit: Width 
 

9.6
8.8

Forefoot Width Photo 
 

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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation 
 

-0.4 mm (-0.014")
5.1 mm (0.200")

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-1.9 mm (-0.075")
0.0 mm (-0.001")

Forefoot Fit: Height 
 

10
6.7

Forefoot Height Photo 
 

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Toe TTS Deviation 
 

0.0 mm (-0.002")
-3.9 mm (-0.154")

Arch Fit: Width 
 

9.3
9.7

Arch Fit Photo 
 

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Arch Width TTS Deviation 
 

-1.4 mm (-0.056")
2.8 mm (0.111")

Length Fit 
 

10
10

Toe Clearance Photo 
 

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Heel Rocker Geometry 
 

8.0
6.7

Heel Rocker Photo 
 

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Heel Spring 
 

25 mm (1.0")
17 mm (0.7")

Heel Apex Position 
 

19.2%
15.4%

Heel Rocker Angle 
 

24.1°
20.7°

Forefoot Rocker Geometry 
 

5.8
7.1

Forefoot Rocker Photo 
 

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HOKA Clifton 9 Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring 
 

40 mm (1.6")
49 mm (1.9")

Toe Apex Position 
 

62.2%
65.9%

Forefoot Rocker Angle 
 

20.0°
26.1°

Other Features  

Other Features Photo 
 

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HOKA Clifton 9 Other Features Photo
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Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Non-gusseted
Fully-gusseted

Plate 
 

None
Plastic
Performance

Heel Compression Energy Return 
 

2.2
1.5

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

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HOKA Clifton 9 Heel Energy Return
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Heel Energy Return 
 

68.1%
66.5%

Forefoot Compression Energy Return 
 

2.4
2.2

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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HOKA Clifton 9 Forefoot Energy Return
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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

68.6%
68.3%

Heel Cushioning 
 

7.6
7.2

Heel Cushioning Picture 
 

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Heel Cushioning  

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HOKA Clifton 9 Heel Cushioning
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Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

3.11 J
3.37 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

9.51 J
9.11 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

16.72 J
14.60 J

Forefoot Cushioning 
 

7.9
7.3

Forefoot Cushioning Picture 
 

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Forefoot Cushioning  

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HOKA Clifton 9 Forefoot Cushioning
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Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

4.51 J
4.20 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

8.58 J
7.85 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

13.19 J
11.81 J

Heel Firmness 
 

5.2
5.8

Heel Firmness  

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HOKA Clifton 9 Heel Firmness
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Firmness At 550N 
 

51.9 N/mm
48.9 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

104.0 N/mm
130.8 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

214.1 N/mm
271.6 N/mm

Forefoot Firmness 
 

7.1
7.8

Forefoot Firmness  

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Firmness At 800N 
 

92.3 N/mm
100.9 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

178.8 N/mm
207.5 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

334.6 N/mm
379.0 N/mm

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

6.9
6.2

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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HOKA Clifton 9 Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
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Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

7.60 J
6.97 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

7.34 J
6.68 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

7.18 J
6.47 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

7.05 J
6.31 J

Rocker Stiffness 
 

6.1
8.9

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video  

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph  

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HOKA Clifton 9 Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker 
 

63 N
161 N

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

3.6
4.5

Forefoot Bending Video  

Forefoot Bending Energy Return  

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HOKA Clifton 9 Forefoot Bending Energy Return
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Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

52.0%
55.0%

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

7.8
9.0

Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture 
 

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Forefoot Bending Resistance  

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HOKA Clifton 9 Forefoot Bending Resistance
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

14.0 N/mm
26.2 N/mm

Forefoot Bending Force 
 

364 N
470 N

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