Hoka Clifton 10 vs Saucony Endorphin Speed 5

Quick answer

Critics score the Hoka Clifton 10 81 and the Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 85 out of 100, from 13 and 9 professional reviews. 6 outlets reviewed both: 1 scored the Hoka Clifton 10 higher, 3 scored the Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 higher and 2 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 4 points ahead.

Hoka Clifton 10Image: Hoka

Hoka Clifton 10

81
Well liked
Average of 13 professional reviews
9 of 13 recommend it · broad agreement
Where the 13 reviews landedRange 68–89
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Praised for: comfort and cushioning (11 of 13), performance (6 of 13), build quality (3 of 13)

The catch: The foam is dated and the shoe is heavy.

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Saucony Endorphin Speed 5Image: Saucony

Saucony Endorphin Speed 5

85
Highly rated
Average of 9 professional reviews
8 of 9 recommend it · broad agreement
Where the 9 reviews landedRange 70–94
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Praised for: performance (4 of 9), ease of use (2 of 9)

Criticised for: price (3 of 9), durability (2 of 9)

The catch: The price went up and durability is only average.

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Critics who reviewed both

The fairest comparison: the same reviewer, the same standards
OutletHoka Clifton 10Saucony Endorphin Speed 5Difference
Run to the Finish7590-15
RunRepeat8694-8
Tom's Guide77est.80-3
RunningShoesGuru7070same
The Strategist83est.83est.same
Believe in the Run87est.83est.+4

Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the Hoka Clifton 10 minus the Saucony Endorphin Speed 5. Outlined tiles are estimated from the verdict. Each score links to the review.

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Common questions

Which is better, the Hoka Clifton 10 or the Saucony Endorphin Speed 5?

Critics rate the Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 higher: 85 against 81. 6 outlets reviewed both: 1 scored the Hoka Clifton 10 higher, 3 scored the Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 higher and 2 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 4 points ahead.

Do critics agree about the Hoka Clifton 10 and the Saucony Endorphin Speed 5?

The Hoka Clifton 10: broad agreement, scores from 68 to 89. The Saucony Endorphin Speed 5: broad agreement, scores from 70 to 94.