The Hoka Clifton 9 is a daily road trainer built around a thick compression-molded EVA midsole and Hoka's meta-rocker geometry, which rolls the foot from heel to toe. It is known for delivering a lot of cushioning at a relatively low weight, making it a common pick for easy runs, recovery days and long pavement efforts. The engineered mesh upper is light and breathable. Against rivals like the Brooks Ghost and ASICS Nimbus, it leans softer and more rockered, which some runners love and others find less stable.
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Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 44 ratings, the Clifton 9 is well liked as a cushioned everyday trainer. Owners praise the soft ride and smooth transition, while a few find the platform too soft or unstable.
The Hoka Clifton 9 is a running shoe for daily training and long runs on pavement. It has high-stack cushioning and is light for the amount of cushioning it provides.
The midsole is compression-molded EVA. The cushioning is responsive and holds up over long miles. Meta-rocker geometry guides the foot through a smooth heel-to-toe transition with each stride.
The engineered mesh upper is light and breathable. The shoe works as a daily trainer for easy recovery runs and long road runs.