HOKA Clifton 11
Training apparel
A lighter, softer and better-fitting Clifton for easy miles. The foam is unchanged, so it is still protective rather than lively, and outsole wear is an open question.
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Crowd & price figures from public sources, as of 17 Oct 2026. Live aggregation is rolling out — figures may change.
Pros
- Lighter than the Clifton 10 (RunRepeat measured 266 g), with softer foam and high heel shock absorption
- More room over the toes and a very breathable new knit upper
- More flexible, smooth ride, and already discounted to about €119 in Germany
Cons
- Very low energy return: the CMEVA midsole still has no pop for tempo
- Mixed durability reports: Doctors of Running saw the outsole wearing through at about 130 km
Who it's for
Buy it if…
You coach easy-day and recovery clients, or heavier heel strikers, who want soft, protective cushioning in a neutral daily trainer.
Skip it if…
You want a springy shoe for tempo or faster paces, or a client needs a wide, roomy forefoot: the toe box still tapers.
The Clifton is HOKA’s best-known daily trainer, and the 11 keeps the midsole and outsole while changing the upper, sockliner and lacing. In the lab that adds up to a softer, lighter and more flexible shoe: RunRepeat measured 266 g and scores it 85/100, and RTINGS calls it slightly better overall than the Clifton 10.
What has not changed is the foam. Energy return stays very low, so this is a cruiser, not a tempo shoe. The heel is also softer and a little less stable than before, and outsole durability reports are mixed. HOKA’s German RRP is €160, but retailers already list it from about €119.
Compared with the Clifton 10, the 11 is lighter and softer with more room over the toes, at the cost of a little heel stability.
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