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Clifton 9
HOKA

Clifton 9

shoes 📅 Released January 2024

Light, plush, and impossibly smooth. The Clifton 9 features a new lightweight foam midsole and improved breathable upper. Maximum cushion, minimum weight.

★★★★★ 5.0 · 1 reviews Unproven
50
Proof Score
Unproven
Durability
80%
Comfort
100%
Fit
80%
Value
90%

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1 athlete
Training
🇺🇸 Des Linden training
Training · 2024
2018 Boston Marathon champion; HOKA athlete uses Clifton for high-volume training weeks
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🏃 TestRunner
★★★★★ Mar 17, 2026
Lighter than the 8 and just as plush
HOKA nailed the weight reduction on the Clifton 9. It's noticeably lighter than the 8 while keeping that signature cushioned feel. I use these for recovery days and they're perfect. My feet never feel beat up the next morning after a long run.
🏃 250 mi tested 🗺 road Durability: 8/10 Comfort: 10/10
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