Verified / Training apparel · Updated 17 Oct 2026
Newer model available: HOKA Clifton 11 (since July 2026). This review covers the previous model.
Sqwod Verified · Training apparel
HOKA Clifton 10
A plusher, more protective but heavier Clifton: an excellent max-cushion easy-day cruiser, not a fast shoe.
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Should you buy it?
Buy it if…
You coach easy-day and recovery clients who want maximum, protective cushioning in a stable neutral daily trainer.
Skip it if…
You want a lightweight, springy shoe for tempo or faster paces: the firm EVA and weight make it dull.
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The Clifton is HOKA’s cornerstone daily trainer, and the 10 leans into protection: max cushioning, a stable ride, a roomier knit upper and a durable outsole that soak up easy miles. Reviewers land it around 88/100 and 4.5 stars: for a forgiving recovery-day shoe, it is a safe recommendation.
The catch is character. At ~278 g it is heavier than the 9, and the basic CMEVA foam rides firm rather than lively, so it has no interest in going fast. Buy it for cushioned easy miles; for tempo, steer clients to something springier. (It is widely discounted to ~€110 as the range refreshes: best value there.)
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