Hoka Clifton 10
Exact average 80.7 · 5 printed, 8 estimated · printed scores only: 76
Image: Hoka13 professional reviewers tested the Hoka Clifton 10, and 9 recommend it. Most praised: comfort and cushioning and performance.
Reviewed by RunRepeat, Woman & Home, Run to the Finish and 10 more
The catch: The foam is dated and the shoe is heavy.
8 of these 13 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.
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What 13 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 86RunRepeat
Lab and road testing show a much taller, wider and more protective Clifton that suits comfort-seeking heel strikers.
Read RunRepeat review - 80Woman & Home
A plush, supportive daily trainer that suits new runners, easy miles and walking, but it is not built for speed, rain or knee-sensitive runners wary of its drop.
Read Woman & Home review - 75Run to the Finish
A stable, comfortably cushioned daily trainer that fixes the firmness of the previous model and suits long easy miles and all-day wear.
Read Run to the Finish review - 70RunningShoesGuru
A firm, light-stability daily trainer with a guided rearfoot feel that the expert scores only moderately, though some readers enjoy it more.
Read RunningShoesGuru review - 68OutdoorGearLab
A comfortable, cushioned daily trainer that suits beginners and easy miles, but it does not stand out in any one area and is not for speed.
Read OutdoorGearLab review - 89est.Runner's World
Testers found the Clifton 10 a comfortable, durable do-it-all daily trainer, with a much improved roomier fit.
Read Runner's World review - 87est.Believe in the Run
The Hoka Clifton 10 is a comfortable, well-cushioned daily trainer that feels stable and reliable.
Read Believe in the Run review - 85est.Good Housekeeping
A Hoka roundup names the Clifton 10 its best overall pick for running, walking and time on your feet, noting podiatry approval.
Read Good Housekeeping review - 83est.The Independent (IndyBest)
Picked as the best orthopaedic shoe for cushioning after the reviewer's testing, praised for comfort, a roomier fit and walking ability.
Read The Independent (IndyBest) review - 83est.The Strategist
After six months of wear, the writer likes the updated Clifton as a light, comfortable max-cushion shoe for long runs and walks.
Read The Strategist review - 83est.CNN Underscored
Listed as the stability pick in a Hoka roundup, with an editor who has long worn it praising its cushioning and roomier forefoot.
Read CNN Underscored review - 83est.Gear Patrol
The reviewer treats the 10th-anniversary Clifton as a safe, well-executed update to a hugely popular daily trainer.
Read Gear Patrol review - 77est.Tom's Guide
A comfortable, stable daily trainer that works well for newer runners, but it feels more like a tweak of the Clifton 9 than an upgrade.
Read Tom's Guide review
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- Believe in the Run on YouTube ↗Counted in the score: 87
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Common questions
Is the Hoka Clifton 10 worth it?
Critics are divided: 9 of 13 recommend it. The foam is dated and the shoe is heavy.
Do critics agree about the Hoka Clifton 10?
Broad agreement: scores range from 68 (OutdoorGearLab) to 89 (Runner's World), a spread of 21 points across 13 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.
What is the best alternative to the Hoka Clifton 10?
The Hoka Skyflow (critic score 88), top pick, narrowly.