HOKA Skyflow vs Clifton 10

Which Running Shoe Is Better?

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HOKA Skyflow
HOKA Clifton 10

Tested using Methodology v0.8.2

Updated Nov 11, 2025 03:22 PM

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Tested using Methodology v0.9

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Our Verdict

HOKA Skyflow

HOKA Clifton 10

The HOKA Skyflow and HOKA Clifton 10 are both comfort-first daily trainers, but the Clifton 10 feels more straightforward, while the Skyflow is a more cushioned, fully committed take on the same idea. Neither model is built to feel particularly lively or propulsive, and both sit firmly in the easy mileage lane. The Skyflow trends a bit more toward premium recovery, with a higher stack of foam to isolate your legs from the ground. Meanwhile, the Clifton 10 leans a touch more toward stability and feels a bit less cumbersome for day-to-day running due to a lower overall weight.

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Variants

  • Skyflow (Black/White - (Women - US 7))
  • Skyflow (Blue/Frost - (Men - US 9))
  • Clifton 10 (Black/Black - (Men - US 9))
  • Clifton 10 (Black/Black - (Women - US 7))
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Main Differences for
Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Marathon Racing 
 

6.3
6.4

Weight  

5.0
5.5

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

4.8
4.4

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

5.0
5.5

Right Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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HOKA Skyflow Right Shoe Weight Photo
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HOKA Clifton 10 Right Shoe Weight Photo

Left Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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HOKA Skyflow Left Shoe Weight Photo
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HOKA Clifton 10 Left Shoe Weight Photo

Weight 
 

284.3 g (10.03 oz)
273.3 g (9.64 oz)
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Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo 
 

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HOKA Skyflow Stack Height Photo
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HOKA Clifton 10 Stack Height Photo

Heel Stack Height 
 

40.7 mm
41.6 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

35.2 mm
31.7 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

5.5 mm
9.9 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

5.0 mm
8.0 mm
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External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

Preview 3D
HOKA Skyflow 3D Model Full Shoe
Preview 3D
HOKA Clifton 10 3D Model Full Shoe

Outsole Heel Width 
 

92 mm (3.6")
94 mm (3.7")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

84 mm (3.3")
85 mm (3.3")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

113 mm (4.4")
113 mm (4.4")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

2.26
2.26

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

3.21
3.56
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Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

Preview 3D
HOKA Skyflow 3D Model Internal
Preview 3D
HOKA Clifton 10 3D Model Internal

Internal Length 
 

273 mm (10.7")
280 mm (11.0")

Internal Heel Width 
 

63 mm (2.5")
62 mm (2.4")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

92 mm (3.6")
98 mm (3.9")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

Yes
Yes
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Other Features  

Other Features Photo 
 

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HOKA Skyflow Other Features Photo
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HOKA Clifton 10 Other Features Photo

Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Semi-gusseted
Semi-gusseted

Plate 
 

None
None
Performance

Heel Energy Return 
 

3.5
4.4

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

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HOKA Skyflow Heel Energy Return
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HOKA Clifton 10 Heel Energy Return

Heel Energy Return 
 

70.1%
71.1%
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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

4.8
4.4

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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HOKA Skyflow Forefoot Energy Return
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HOKA Clifton 10 Forefoot Energy Return

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

71.6%
71.1%
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Heel Cushioning 
 

8.0
8.4

Heel Cushioning Picture 
 

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HOKA Skyflow Heel Cushioning Picture
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HOKA Clifton 10 Heel Cushioning Picture

Heel Cushioning  

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HOKA Skyflow Heel Cushioning
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HOKA Clifton 10 Heel Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

3.44 J
3.84 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

9.90 J
10.26 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

17.19 J
17.10 J
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Forefoot Cushioning 
 

8.8
7.8

Forefoot Cushioning Picture 
 

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HOKA Skyflow Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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HOKA Clifton 10 Forefoot Cushioning Picture

Forefoot Cushioning  

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HOKA Skyflow Forefoot Cushioning
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HOKA Clifton 10 Forefoot Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

5.46 J
4.82 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

9.89 J
8.42 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

14.73 J
12.38 J
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Heel Firmness 
 

4.9
4.9

Heel Firmness  

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HOKA Skyflow Heel Firmness
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HOKA Clifton 10 Heel Firmness

Firmness At 550N 
 

47.6 N/mm
44.1 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

101.6 N/mm
107.8 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

217.1 N/mm
238.5 N/mm
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Forefoot Firmness 
 

6.7
7.8

Forefoot Firmness  

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HOKA Skyflow Forefoot Firmness
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HOKA Clifton 10 Forefoot Firmness

Firmness At 800N 
 

79.7 N/mm
101.8 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

169.9 N/mm
199.9 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

320.1 N/mm
397.1 N/mm
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Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

5.9

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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HOKA Clifton 10 Forefoot Long Run Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

6.70 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

6.41 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

6.20 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

6.04 J
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HOKA Skyflow

HOKA Clifton 10

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