HOKA Clifton 10 vs New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v15
Sqwod verdict
Our pick: New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v15 takes it — 84 vs 83.
Both are strong — the call comes down to what you prioritise:
- HOKA Clifton 10 — You coach easy-day and recovery clients who want maximum, protective cushioning in a stable neutral daily trainer.
- New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v15 — You coach neutral runners who want a plush daily trainer for easy and long runs that can still handle a steady pace.
HOKA Clifton 10
83Score · Medium
from €127.99
A plusher, more protective but heavier Clifton — an excellent max-cushion easy-day cruiser, not a fast shoe.
Our pick 
New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v15
84Score · Medium
from €118
The biggest 1080 update in years: a new supercritical foam makes it lighter, softer and livelier. The forefoot is still narrow and stability is limited.
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