originally posted on REI
Started wearing these back with the breakthrough Clifton 3 and have mostly stayed with them through the years. These are my workhorse shoes that I use to log most all of my long runs. They're suitable for tempo runs as well and, when I've come to marathon race-day with an injury, these were the shoes I used to get through the day. I wear arch supports and they fit fine and the extra wrap up from the outer sole keeps the arch supports from cutting through the mesh as they have on some other shoes; the arch supports do cut through the gusseted tongue, but that's not an issue.
originally posted on backcountry.com
I've had Cliftons since version 3, 5, and 7. So far Clifton 3 is still the best I've had. I skipped buying the 4 since there were bad reviews (not sure if there was a 6?). I didn't check reviews for the 8 since it's relatively new but it is such a departure from the 7 in terms of the upper's material. The foam on the tongue is noticeably thicker than the 7 that it got me wearing thinner socks. If I wear the same "medium" padded socks that I used to wear with the 7, the width of my feet around where the toes start are so tight that it almost can't flex. To add, I feel that the shoe is also narrower than the 7. Thankfully I have a couple of thin socks for running, along with loosening the laces but since they're new, I haven't seen the effects on my foot so ... MoreI've had Cliftons since version 3, 5, and 7. So far Clifton 3 is still the best I've had. I skipped buying the 4 since there were bad reviews (not sure if there was a 6?). I didn't check reviews for the 8 since it's relatively new but it is such a departure from the 7 in terms of the upper's material. The foam on the tongue is noticeably thicker than the 7 that it got me wearing thinner socks. If I wear the same "medium" padded socks that I used to wear with the 7, the width of my feet around where the toes start are so tight that it almost can't flex. To add, I feel that the shoe is also narrower than the 7. Thankfully I have a couple of thin socks for running, along with loosening the laces but since they're new, I haven't seen the effects on my foot so far.Foam-wise it's almost the same lightweight cushioning that comes with the Clifton line.TL;DR I think it will take some getting used to fit-wise (width). I just hope Hoka didn't make changes so drastic.- Feels narrower- Tongue is drastically thicker- Heel seems to slip, had to find a sweet spot with lacing.
originally posted on dickssportinggoods.com
I don’t fit the Hoka demographic. I am not athletic. I am a 75 yo Grammy with sacroiliac, knee and foot problems. If it were not for discovering Hoka when I was 63, I would not be walking. At all. I have had 6 pairs in past 12 years. Most recent purchase was Clifton8 July 31,2022. Most comfortable ever. Gave my mobility a huge boost. I just wear them for every day. No rough treatment. Much to my shock, the footbed was completely flattened in 6 weeks. I still can’t believe itSo discouraged!! Restricts my life so much without my Hokas. I’m on a fixed income. I cannot indulge in new shoes every six weeks and especially not at Hokas price. I’m stymied 🤷‍♀️
| Colorway | Eggnog/Shifting Sand |
| Release Date | 11/14/2022 |
Started wearing these back with the breakthrough Clifton 3 and have mostly stayed with them through the years. These are my workhorse shoes that I use to log most all of my long runs. They're suitable for tempo runs as well and, when I've come to marathon race-day with an injury, these were the shoes I used to get through the day. I wear arch supports and they fit fine and the extra wrap up from the outer sole keeps the arch supports from cutting through the mesh as they have on some other shoes; the arch supports do cut through the gusseted tongue, but that's not an issue.
I've had Cliftons since version 3, 5, and 7. So far Clifton 3 is still the best I've had. I skipped buying the 4 since there were bad reviews (not sure if there was a 6?). I didn't check reviews for the 8 since it's relatively new but it is such a departure from the 7 in terms of the upper's material. The foam on the tongue is noticeably thicker than the 7 that it got me wearing thinner socks. If I wear the same "medium" padded socks that I used to wear with the 7, the width of my feet around where the toes start are so tight that it almost can't flex. To add, I feel that the shoe is also narrower than the 7. Thankfully I have a couple of thin socks for running, along with loosening the laces but since they're new, I haven't seen the effects on my foot so ... MoreI've had Cliftons since version 3, 5, and 7. So far Clifton 3 is still the best I've had. I skipped buying the 4 since there were bad reviews (not sure if there was a 6?). I didn't check reviews for the 8 since it's relatively new but it is such a departure from the 7 in terms of the upper's material. The foam on the tongue is noticeably thicker than the 7 that it got me wearing thinner socks. If I wear the same "medium" padded socks that I used to wear with the 7, the width of my feet around where the toes start are so tight that it almost can't flex. To add, I feel that the shoe is also narrower than the 7. Thankfully I have a couple of thin socks for running, along with loosening the laces but since they're new, I haven't seen the effects on my foot so far.Foam-wise it's almost the same lightweight cushioning that comes with the Clifton line.TL;DR I think it will take some getting used to fit-wise (width). I just hope Hoka didn't make changes so drastic.- Feels narrower- Tongue is drastically thicker- Heel seems to slip, had to find a sweet spot with lacing.
I don’t fit the Hoka demographic. I am not athletic. I am a 75 yo Grammy with sacroiliac, knee and foot problems. If it were not for discovering Hoka when I was 63, I would not be walking. At all. I have had 6 pairs in past 12 years. Most recent purchase was Clifton8 July 31,2022. Most comfortable ever. Gave my mobility a huge boost. I just wear them for every day. No rough treatment. Much to my shock, the footbed was completely flattened in 6 weeks. I still can’t believe itSo discouraged!! Restricts my life so much without my Hokas. I’m on a fixed income. I cannot indulge in new shoes every six weeks and especially not at Hokas price. I’m stymied 🤷‍♀️
I've had these for quite some time now. The upper is very comfortable and the sole highly cushioned. However I find that running in them is like running in quicksand. I tend to end up with sore legs after runs as they require so much effort to get moving. As stated earlier, they are highly cushioned but it's a squishy cushioning with little to zero responsiveness. I bought these initially because I have a compressed nerve in my back and I wanted something to absorb impact. In that way they were probably good for me and it's why I haven't scored them lower than 3, but I've moved onto other far superior shoes now that also absorb impact, but also allow me to move, which is fairly important for running.They would probably be suitable walking shoes for some, but I'm ... MoreI've had these for quite some time now. The upper is very comfortable and the sole highly cushioned. However I find that running in them is like running in quicksand. I tend to end up with sore legs after runs as they require so much effort to get moving. As stated earlier, they are highly cushioned but it's a squishy cushioning with little to zero responsiveness. I bought these initially because I have a compressed nerve in my back and I wanted something to absorb impact. In that way they were probably good for me and it's why I haven't scored them lower than 3, but I've moved onto other far superior shoes now that also absorb impact, but also allow me to move, which is fairly important for running.They would probably be suitable walking shoes for some, but I'm not sure that they feel like the most stable shoes out there and the heel can heavily compress underfoot.
I do love these shoes. And I do use them for their intended purpose at least three days a week. They soak up the miles on a soft-but-not-to-soft cushy sole, with a form fitting comfy upper. No pinch point, no discomfort and ready to rock right out of the box, even for an old salt with orthotics like me. I also use them, slightly less effectively, at a circuit training gym at least twice a week. They are admittedly a little soft and not as supportive as I would like for this application, but i give them grace, as this is not their intended use by design. Being from Portland Oregon, the home of Nike and a lifetime Mike runner, it took a lot and long time for me to try new things, but boy an i grad I did. I converted to Hoka One One about three years ago, and it took ... MoreI do love these shoes. And I do use them for their intended purpose at least three days a week. They soak up the miles on a soft-but-not-to-soft cushy sole, with a form fitting comfy upper. No pinch point, no discomfort and ready to rock right out of the box, even for an old salt with orthotics like me. I also use them, slightly less effectively, at a circuit training gym at least twice a week. They are admittedly a little soft and not as supportive as I would like for this application, but i give them grace, as this is not their intended use by design. Being from Portland Oregon, the home of Nike and a lifetime Mike runner, it took a lot and long time for me to try new things, but boy an i grad I did. I converted to Hoka One One about three years ago, and it took me a minute and a little adjustment in my stride to figure out the different foot bed configuration, but now it just feels really smooth and natural, and I (maybe placebo) knees and feet appreciate the smoother running form. Highly recommend these shoes and Hoka as a brand in general, they really focus on doing one thing and doing it well.
These are the absolute worst shoes I’ve ever owned and (besides my boots and cross trainers) by far the most expensive. I was recommended them by the shoe department employee as being great for people with low and wide feet. After trying $60 worth of insoles they STILL kill my feet within 1/4 mile and now force me to turn back or be in pain the rest of the day. My 7 year old shoes with holes in them feel far better than these atrocities. These shoes made me go from 27 to 70 years old within a matter of minutes and since I wore them outside, I can’t return them.STAY AWAY IF YOU HAVE WIDER FEET
These shoes are fantastic - comfortable and light, yet springy and can pick up the pace. I'm 5' 9 1/2" and 155 and have run for decades on Asics, Mizuno, New Balance and most recently Brooks (Ghost and Revel 4). My slightly wider feet love the shape of New Balance and Brooks, and I stayed away from Hoka for that reason - they tend to be a bit more narrow. I tried these on in a wide and they are lovely - supremely comfortable and soft for the step-in and an easy heel lock (surprisingly more locked down than my New Balance). After the first run (short 6 miles), my knees and feet felt so much better than they had with my Brooks. I attribute this in part to the midsole as well as the rocker shape of the outsole. Both cushion my landings and propel me forward, making my ... MoreThese shoes are fantastic - comfortable and light, yet springy and can pick up the pace. I'm 5' 9 1/2" and 155 and have run for decades on Asics, Mizuno, New Balance and most recently Brooks (Ghost and Revel 4). My slightly wider feet love the shape of New Balance and Brooks, and I stayed away from Hoka for that reason - they tend to be a bit more narrow. I tried these on in a wide and they are lovely - supremely comfortable and soft for the step-in and an easy heel lock (surprisingly more locked down than my New Balance). After the first run (short 6 miles), my knees and feet felt so much better than they had with my Brooks. I attribute this in part to the midsole as well as the rocker shape of the outsole. Both cushion my landings and propel me forward, making my running gait feel easy. I haven't really pushed the pace with these shoes - they're not really for that anyway - but I've felt just fine running anything from 7:15 to 9:00 pace in these. I also love the Achilles flare (elf ear) on the shoes - while I haven't had these for long, they caress my Achilles rather than grate (this is usually an issue over about 200 miles with Brooks shoes). Highly recommended!
I bought this very hesitant to have shoe with such a big sole. I’ve always worn Nike or adidas for running. I don’t know why I waited so long to try Hoka out. In short I ended up buying two pairs, one to run and another for working in the ER. I can stand in these all shift without any foot pain and every run feels like no strain on my feet. Cushion is perfect for me, sole is bouncy and responsive. Tongue is also slightly cushioned as well, which makes it comfy even when laced tightly. Highly recommended. Definitely try on in store. If you have wide feet like me, half size up or get a wide. Most shoes I’m 10.5-11. 11E was prefect for me. I actually started with and 11 regular but my it felt tight on my lateral foot. After a few break in run it felt the same so I ... MoreI bought this very hesitant to have shoe with such a big sole. I’ve always worn Nike or adidas for running. I don’t know why I waited so long to try Hoka out. In short I ended up buying two pairs, one to run and another for working in the ER. I can stand in these all shift without any foot pain and every run feels like no strain on my feet. Cushion is perfect for me, sole is bouncy and responsive. Tongue is also slightly cushioned as well, which makes it comfy even when laced tightly. Highly recommended. Definitely try on in store. If you have wide feet like me, half size up or get a wide. Most shoes I’m 10.5-11. 11E was prefect for me. I actually started with and 11 regular but my it felt tight on my lateral foot. After a few break in run it felt the same so I swapped sizes thanks to REI’s great return policy. 11E was perfect from the get go, no break in necessary.
My husband and I walk daily and his feet have been bothering him afterwards. We went to Dick's to look for a more supportive walking shoe than what he currently had. Our salesperson recommended Hoka's, said they were the best walking shoe and the highest rated. Through his experience, he sold more of the Hoka's for a good support/walking shoe than any other brand. While they are a little more than we wanted to spend, we went ahead and made the purchase. Now, there will be no going back to any other brand and I will be purchasing a pair in the very near future! They are everything that we were told and my husband isn't having the foot pain that he used to have prior to purchasing the Hoka's. Great purchase, worth every penny, large color & style selection. We won't ... MoreMy husband and I walk daily and his feet have been bothering him afterwards. We went to Dick's to look for a more supportive walking shoe than what he currently had. Our salesperson recommended Hoka's, said they were the best walking shoe and the highest rated. Through his experience, he sold more of the Hoka's for a good support/walking shoe than any other brand. While they are a little more than we wanted to spend, we went ahead and made the purchase. Now, there will be no going back to any other brand and I will be purchasing a pair in the very near future! They are everything that we were told and my husband isn't having the foot pain that he used to have prior to purchasing the Hoka's. Great purchase, worth every penny, large color & style selection. We won't be without them from this point forward!
This is definitely a nice running shoe- a slight departure from my usual Brooks Ghost (the context for my review/comparison). The Clifton offers a very cushy ride, the signature of Hoka. It is a bulky shoe, but unbelievably light; however, I definitely feel the bulky nature when running (in comparison to more streamlined running shoes like Ghost). Sizing: to me, I wear about a half size smaller than my Brooks, but definitely need the wide (EE). I do have flat feet, but generally wear medium size (not wide) shoes. I have tried both Hoka Clifton and Hoka Arahi, and definitely need the wide. I typically wear my own inserts in shoes, but cannot use them in Clifton because my foot sits too high with it in (and slips out of the shoe). The standard inserts that come with ... MoreThis is definitely a nice running shoe- a slight departure from my usual Brooks Ghost (the context for my review/comparison). The Clifton offers a very cushy ride, the signature of Hoka. It is a bulky shoe, but unbelievably light; however, I definitely feel the bulky nature when running (in comparison to more streamlined running shoes like Ghost). Sizing: to me, I wear about a half size smaller than my Brooks, but definitely need the wide (EE). I do have flat feet, but generally wear medium size (not wide) shoes. I have tried both Hoka Clifton and Hoka Arahi, and definitely need the wide. I typically wear my own inserts in shoes, but cannot use them in Clifton because my foot sits too high with it in (and slips out of the shoe). The standard inserts that come with the shoe are fine, though, because the shoe has a lot of support with the side rails. There is enough toe box room, especially with the flexible upper mesh material and the awesome tongue design. The Meta Rocker is a nice feature that apparently helps for a balanced ride despite where your foot lands- I need to run in these more to determine the helpfulness of the feature. Overall I am happy with the Clifton and excited to have it in my rotation. I still think that Brooks Ghost will remain my primary and favorite runner.
| Colorway | Eggnog/Shifting Sand |
| Release Date | 11/14/2022 |
Delivering 14 years of exceptional performance on the tracks, road and tricky terrain, Hoka One One reissues its comfortable and sporting induced anatomy to the Clifton 8. Offering the perfect settlement between comfortable and functionality, mesh accents characterise the upper with some breathability to your strides, as well as adding a lightweight feel to its streamlined aesthetic. A chunky EVA midsole with Meta-Rocker technology adds propulsive power to every leap and stride, while HOKA labelling etched to the lateral offers brand history to its wearer. High abrasion rubber mantled to the outsole also provides plenty of grip - on and off the tarmac. 119393ESSN, Textile & Synthetic Upper/Synthetic Sole.
Delivering 14 years of exceptional performance on the tracks, road and tricky terrain, Hoka One One reissues its comfortable and sporting induced anatomy to the Clifton 8. Offering the perfect settlement between comfortable and functionality, mesh accents characterise the upper with some breathability to your strides, as well as adding a lightweight feel to its streamlined aesthetic. A chunky EVA midsole with Meta-Rocker technology adds propulsive power to every leap and stride, while HOKA labelling etched to the lateral offers brand history to its wearer. High abrasion rubber mantled to the outsole also provides plenty of grip - on and off the tarmac. 119393ESSN, Textile & Synthetic Upper/Synthetic Sole.
Delivering 14 years of exceptional performance on the tracks, road and tricky terrain, Hoka One One reissues its comfortable and sporting induced anatomy to the Clifton 8. Offering the perfect settlement between comfortable and functionality, mesh accents characterise the upper with some breathability to your strides, as well as adding a lightweight feel to its streamlined aesthetic. A chunky EVA midsole with Meta-Rocker technology adds propulsive power to every leap and stride, while HOKA labelling etched to the lateral offers brand history to its wearer. High abrasion rubber mantled to the outsole also provides plenty of grip - on and off the tarmac. 119393ESSN, Textile & Synthetic Upper/Synthetic Sole.
Delivering 14 years of exceptional performance on the tracks, road and tricky terrain, Hoka One One reissues its comfortable and sporting induced anatomy to the Clifton 8. Offering the perfect settlement between comfortable and functionality, mesh accents characterise the upper with some breathability to your strides, as well as adding a lightweight feel to its streamlined aesthetic. A chunky EVA midsole with Meta-Rocker technology adds propulsive power to every leap and stride, while HOKA labelling etched to the lateral offers brand history to its wearer. High abrasion rubber mantled to the outsole also provides plenty of grip - on and off the tarmac. 119393ESSN, Textile & Synthetic Upper/Synthetic Sole.
