HOKA Clifton 9
Road · Easy / Recovery · Long run
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| Weight | Drop | |
|---|---|---|
| ClaimedMen | 8.7 oz | 5 mm |
| ClaimedWomen | — | 5 mm |
Sources and measurements
Measurements apply to the tested sample. Size and measurement method can affect the values.
Claimed · Men
Weight: 8.7 oz · Drop: 5 mm
Reference size not stated
- HOKA Clifton 9 · men · Reviewed 2026-10-09
Claimed · Women
Weight: — · Drop: 5 mm
Reference size not stated
Conflicting manufacturer weights
— Not documented or unresolved
- HOKA Clifton 9 · women · Reviewed 2026-10-09
- HOKA Clifton 9 · women · 205 g · Reviewed 2026-10-09
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About the shoe
A neutral road trainer for easy mileage, with an EVA midsole and an early rolling transition. Clifton 9 favours steady comfort over fast workouts. Check forefoot space before choosing it for longer runs.
- Comfort
- 90/100
- Response
- 64/100
- Stability
- 82/100
- Cushioning
- 78/100
Easy / RecoveryLong run
Independent reviews
Reviewed specifications
- Plate
- None
- Plate construction
- —
- Rocker
- —
- Cushioning
- 3.9/5
- Terrain
- Road
- Roles
- Easy / Recovery · Long run
Manufacturer specifications
- Nominal drop
- 5 mm, as specified by HOKA.
- Midsole
- Compression-moulded EVA foam.
- Geometry
- Early-stage MetaRocker for a rolling transition.
- Upper
- Engineered knit with a gusseted tongue.
- Outsole
- Durabrasion rubber.
- Fit in testing
- Doctors of Running found normal length but differing width impressions; try the forefoot and midfoot fit.
- Test limitations
- RunRepeat found modest energy return and only average ventilation; the outsole grip also has limits.
Sources: HOKA ↗ · RunRepeat ↗ · Clifton 9 review; standard model sections ↗