The HOKA Clifton 8 offers an even smoother ride than its predecessors. Building on the geometries that made the Clifton a gateway for first-time HOKA wearers, the Clifton 8 is reinterpreted with a new ultra-lightweight foam midsole that virtually disappears underfoot. This next-generation design is crafted with a breathable mesh upper, ultra-soft tongue and refined traction tongue. Equipped with HOKA's extended shock pad in the heel and increased rubber coverage for durability.
The HOKA Clifton 8 offers an even smoother ride than its predecessors. Building on the geometries that made the Clifton a gateway for first-time HOKA wearers, the Clifton 8 is reinterpreted with a new ultra-lightweight foam midsole that virtually disappears underfoot. This next-generation design is crafted with a breathable mesh upper, ultra-soft tongue and refined traction tongue. Equipped with HOKA's extended shock pad in the heel and increased rubber coverage for durability.
The HOKA Clifton 8 offers an even smoother ride than its predecessors. Building on the geometries that made the Clifton a gateway for first-time HOKA wearers, the Clifton 8 is reinterpreted with a new ultra-lightweight foam midsole that virtually disappears underfoot. This next-generation design is crafted with a breathable mesh upper, ultra-soft tongue and refined traction tongue. Equipped with HOKA's extended shock pad in the heel and increased rubber coverage for durability.
The HOKA Clifton 8 offers an even smoother ride than its predecessors. Building on the geometries that made the Clifton a gateway for first-time HOKA wearers, the Clifton 8 is reinterpreted with a new ultra-lightweight foam midsole that virtually disappears underfoot. This next-generation design is crafted with a breathable mesh upper, ultra-soft tongue and refined traction tongue. Equipped with HOKA's extended shock pad in the heel and increased rubber coverage for durability.
Last updated at 09/20/2025 13:54:59
originally posted on roadrunnersports.com
I've had to start working standing up and walking -sitting and standing are uncomfortable due to back issues. I have a "walking pad" under my stand up desk and I just walk and work. It's a new thing for me and I needed good shoes to support all the walking time. Got these after hearing all the Hoka hype and seeing this version was on sale. At first I was amazed. They feel like no other shoe. I like the way they surround my foot, cushioning but not too soft, nice and supportive but not stiff. But now that I've worn them quite a bit, they have made my arches sore. My arches are not happy and I've started instinctively rolling my feet a little with each step to help lessen the ache. That's not good. One of my knees is starting to complain about it. I have high arches ... MoreI've had to start working standing up and walking -sitting and standing are uncomfortable due to back issues. I have a "walking pad" under my stand up desk and I just walk and work. It's a new thing for me and I needed good shoes to support all the walking time. Got these after hearing all the Hoka hype and seeing this version was on sale. At first I was amazed. They feel like no other shoe. I like the way they surround my foot, cushioning but not too soft, nice and supportive but not stiff. But now that I've worn them quite a bit, they have made my arches sore. My arches are not happy and I've started instinctively rolling my feet a little with each step to help lessen the ache. That's not good. One of my knees is starting to complain about it. I have high arches and neither wide nor narror feet. I wear between a 7.5 and an 8. Not knowing what to get but wanting to catch the sale price before they sold out, I got an 8, 7.5, and 7.5 wide. The 8 and 7.5 seem the best. The 7.5 fits my feet better but the 8 seems more comfotable initially. The 8 seems to bother my arch more but the 7.5 isn't perfect for my arch either. Sadly, these are not going to work for me long term. I'm going to have to go to a local store where I can try on and test shoes. No RoadRunner nearby :(
originally posted on hoka.com
This shoe is very uncomfortable. I don't understand how Hoka gets these great reviews. The left shoe, in particular, feels like it was made incorrectly/is a reject shoe. Specifically - the curvature of the shoe makes my toes force the side walls to their maximum stretching point. I am a regular width shoe person, definitely not a wide. Previously, I have purchased Brooks and Saucony and have never had any problems. The only reason I switched to Hoka was due to all the reviews for cushioning and heel pain. Definitely not worth the price tag and definitely does not live up to the hype.
originally posted on nordstromrack.com
I recently purchased two pairs of shoes from Nordstrom Rack. One was Hokas Atria 6 and On Cloud Swift. They both felt great while wearing them in the store. Not the same the next day. I returned them and purchased the Hoka Clifton 8. Love it!! I’ve been wearing them every day and my feet feel so comfortable with the support in my arch in heel. I would definitely purchase more of the same. Btw, I found out yesterday, that one of my Facebook groups member posted that Sam’s club has Hokas on sale. I just purchased tha Bondi Sr. For $124. This is an amazing deal.
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I've had to start working standing up and walking -sitting and standing are uncomfortable due to back issues. I have a "walking pad" under my stand up desk and I just walk and work. It's a new thing for me and I needed good shoes to support all the walking time. Got these after hearing all the Hoka hype and seeing this version was on sale. At first I was amazed. They feel like no other shoe. I like the way they surround my foot, cushioning but not too soft, nice and supportive but not stiff. But now that I've worn them quite a bit, they have made my arches sore. My arches are not happy and I've started instinctively rolling my feet a little with each step to help lessen the ache. That's not good. One of my knees is starting to complain about it. I have high arches ... MoreI've had to start working standing up and walking -sitting and standing are uncomfortable due to back issues. I have a "walking pad" under my stand up desk and I just walk and work. It's a new thing for me and I needed good shoes to support all the walking time. Got these after hearing all the Hoka hype and seeing this version was on sale. At first I was amazed. They feel like no other shoe. I like the way they surround my foot, cushioning but not too soft, nice and supportive but not stiff. But now that I've worn them quite a bit, they have made my arches sore. My arches are not happy and I've started instinctively rolling my feet a little with each step to help lessen the ache. That's not good. One of my knees is starting to complain about it. I have high arches and neither wide nor narror feet. I wear between a 7.5 and an 8. Not knowing what to get but wanting to catch the sale price before they sold out, I got an 8, 7.5, and 7.5 wide. The 8 and 7.5 seem the best. The 7.5 fits my feet better but the 8 seems more comfotable initially. The 8 seems to bother my arch more but the 7.5 isn't perfect for my arch either. Sadly, these are not going to work for me long term. I'm going to have to go to a local store where I can try on and test shoes. No RoadRunner nearby :(
This shoe is very uncomfortable. I don't understand how Hoka gets these great reviews. The left shoe, in particular, feels like it was made incorrectly/is a reject shoe. Specifically - the curvature of the shoe makes my toes force the side walls to their maximum stretching point. I am a regular width shoe person, definitely not a wide. Previously, I have purchased Brooks and Saucony and have never had any problems. The only reason I switched to Hoka was due to all the reviews for cushioning and heel pain. Definitely not worth the price tag and definitely does not live up to the hype.
I recently purchased two pairs of shoes from Nordstrom Rack. One was Hokas Atria 6 and On Cloud Swift. They both felt great while wearing them in the store. Not the same the next day. I returned them and purchased the Hoka Clifton 8. Love it!! I’ve been wearing them every day and my feet feel so comfortable with the support in my arch in heel. I would definitely purchase more of the same. Btw, I found out yesterday, that one of my Facebook groups member posted that Sam’s club has Hokas on sale. I just purchased tha Bondi Sr. For $124. This is an amazing deal.
I wear a 10.5 and these fit perfectly! And they're so soft, I feel like I'm walking on a cloud. I can't believe I've lived my entire life and I'm just now discovering this amazing shoe. I need a large toe box and long enough that my big toe doesn't hit the front of the shoe and this shoe is perfect in every way. And it's sliming on my feet, they don't make me look like I'm wearing clown shoes (because my feet are so big for a woman). And I love the color!! I was disappointed that the glue was defective where it attaches the mesh to the rubber sole, but Hoka doesn't charge you return shipping which I think is amazing in itself, and returns/exchanges are super easy I just exchanged them and I'm waiting for the new pair. I love these so much I ordered three pair! :-)
This is my first time purchasing a pair of Hoka kicks. I'm usually a Nike or New Balance type of girl but I thought these were cute and I liked the color combo. Unfortunately I had to return them the first time I ordered them because they were too big. I usually wear a size 6 1/2 in women but they were really big once I tried them on. I almost thought I got a men's size shoe because of how big they felt. I returned them and got a 6 instead and honestly, they still feel a tad big but better. I have to break them in to really be able to say if I like them but so far so good. I will write another review later to update you guys. Customer service is excellent though so I had to problem exchanging them.
I have a bunion on my right foot that requires special shoes. I purchased my first pair of Hoka because someone told me these shoe are high recommended by podiatrist. I forgot the model of my first pair of Hoka's. The first pair were good but a little stiff, so it would bother my bunion in certain times when I would make a step. I happened to be at a special shoe store in Fort Brag and talked to the manager, told her my issues. She had me try on a Hoka Clifton 8, although the colors was brighter than I like to wear, I tried them on and walked around the store, my feet felt so good. Nothing was bothering me, the shoes fit so good and my feet felt so good I had to buy them bright color and all. I have now had the shoes for about six months and still love them. I ... MoreI have a bunion on my right foot that requires special shoes. I purchased my first pair of Hoka because someone told me these shoe are high recommended by podiatrist. I forgot the model of my first pair of Hoka's. The first pair were good but a little stiff, so it would bother my bunion in certain times when I would make a step. I happened to be at a special shoe store in Fort Brag and talked to the manager, told her my issues. She had me try on a Hoka Clifton 8, although the colors was brighter than I like to wear, I tried them on and walked around the store, my feet felt so good. Nothing was bothering me, the shoes fit so good and my feet felt so good I had to buy them bright color and all. I have now had the shoes for about six months and still love them. I mainly wear them for long walks and exercise purposes. So very happy with them and just a couple of weeks ago decided to search for them online and bought myself two pairs in different colors. Super happy with my Hoka Clifton 8, hope you will be too.
I purchased the Clifton 8 on sale. I wasn't sure I would like it because I purchased it in the past and wasn't a big fan of that model. I thought for the sale price I could wear it for errand days. I love the bondi and have been wearing it for years. I put the Clifton 8 on and it has this weird hard piece between my heel and my midsole on the outside of my foot. I immediately thought this won't work as I noticed it every time I took a step. I do not like to send purchases back so I decided to give it a try for my 12 hour shift at the hospital. I took my bondi as a back up. For the first hour or two I felt that piece I mentioned but after several hours I didn't notice it at all. I am not a shoe expert but I assume it is a stabilizer to correct supination, that darn ... MoreI purchased the Clifton 8 on sale. I wasn't sure I would like it because I purchased it in the past and wasn't a big fan of that model. I thought for the sale price I could wear it for errand days. I love the bondi and have been wearing it for years. I put the Clifton 8 on and it has this weird hard piece between my heel and my midsole on the outside of my foot. I immediately thought this won't work as I noticed it every time I took a step. I do not like to send purchases back so I decided to give it a try for my 12 hour shift at the hospital. I took my bondi as a back up. For the first hour or two I felt that piece I mentioned but after several hours I didn't notice it at all. I am not a shoe expert but I assume it is a stabilizer to correct supination, that darn outward roll of my foot. I was pleasantly surprised that after a few more hours I didn't notice it at all. I purchased a wide width because I wanted the extra room which in reality is only like 1/8 of an inch but it definitely felt good to have that extra room. After 12 hours I didn't feel any fatigue in my foot other than the fact that I walk on them for 12 hours a day at work. I still love my bondi but the Clifton has a slimmer and nicer appearance compared to the bondi that is plush and has that heel height that you get with plush cushion. I like the plush cushion of bondi but the Clifton 8 appears to work just fine with the wider width even though the heel isn't as cushioned as the bondi. I would definitely recommend the Clifton 8 I don't know about whether the Clifton 9 is the exact same shoe as the 8 but it's worth trying. I have plantar fasciitis and I have supination on my right foot that is pronounced. I don't run but I do walk about 13-14 thousand steps a day at work. As a Respiratory Therapist who is on my feet the majority of my day I would say the Clifton is a good choice. I would like to try the Rocket but the price is a little out of my price range. Definitely a good purchase.
Well, I am officially a Hoka convert. I had worn Nikes for exercise and daily activity religiously. I decided to give Hoka a try & see what the hype is about. I had a Hoka on my left foot and a Nike on my right. I couldn't believe how light the Hoka shoe felt and how comfortable in comparison to the Nike! Without hesitation, I took that Nike off and found a new love in the Hoka brand. I went ahead and bought another pair bc I just couldn't neglect my feet anymore. One for the gym and one for my daily comfort. This is real love!
Thankyou that they are wider than the original ones I first tried on in the store and was so disappointed they fit tight as I loved the colour and that they were on sale. After taking them back saying to the salesclerk it’s my feet being too wide, she didn’t really say anything other than it’s ok to return them and I kept saying I’d really like a pair- maybe it’s the shoe defect on the one shoe feeling a bulge so maybe try on another pair of the same.It was only when I said well I guess my feet are too wide for them and then she finally said there’s a wider one but that you’d have to order it yourself online but if it doesn’t fit and you’d only get a credit if bring it back ( didn’t say if I returned it myself I’d get a cash refund how I paid) . Well, Thankyou for ... MoreThankyou that they are wider than the original ones I first tried on in the store and was so disappointed they fit tight as I loved the colour and that they were on sale. After taking them back saying to the salesclerk it’s my feet being too wide, she didn’t really say anything other than it’s ok to return them and I kept saying I’d really like a pair- maybe it’s the shoe defect on the one shoe feeling a bulge so maybe try on another pair of the same.It was only when I said well I guess my feet are too wide for them and then she finally said there’s a wider one but that you’d have to order it yourself online but if it doesn’t fit and you’d only get a credit if bring it back ( didn’t say if I returned it myself I’d get a cash refund how I paid) . Well, Thankyou for finally telling me that there is a wider pair. I discovered the online return policy myself that I could return them myself for full refund. So I decided to order. I’ve never ordered online before so it was important to be allowed a refund but they came and they fit perfectly! I am so pleased. I love them.
I have a myriad of foot problems and my Doctor recommended a couple of things. One was the purchase of a brand of shoes I wasn't yet familiar with. I purchased my first pair of HOKA shoes and I am in love. I walk daily and have several pair of tennis shoes but almost solely wear my HOKA's. I have high arches and wide feet and these shoes are amazingly comfortable. I just bought my second pair and I am certain, not my last. I don't normally order shoes o line because my feet are not the same and I like to try them on first. After reading reviews, I ordered my normal size and they fit like a glove. Very happy with my purchase.
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