Hoka Clifton 9 Mens

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Light and plush for everyday miles.

The ninth iteration of our award-winning Clifton franchise has launched, lighter and more cushioned than ever before. Eliminating weight while adding 3mm in stack height, the new Clifton 9 delivers a revitalized underfoot experience with a responsive new foam and improved outsole design. Removing overlays and hotmelts, the stripped back upper has been consciously crafted with a plusher heel, reflective heel panel, and streamlined tongue with single side medial gusset.

There’s a deep-rooted heritage behind this reliable daily workhorse. This updated ninth edition is a masterclass in how not to mess with success, and we think it's the right approach. It’s now snappy, better fitting, and more fun—it's just a better shoe overall. Underneath, however, is still that unmistakably Clifton feel that we know and love.

Get this all-around Hoka workhorse if you:

Are looking for a cushioned road runner that can comfortably gobble miles.
Want a Clifton that can easily handle easy days, recovery runs, and some speedwork.
Need excellent value for money. As a premium daily trainer, the Clifton 9 is more affordable than its competition.

BEST FOR:
Road Running
Walking

FEATURES:
Breathable engineered knit upper
Gusseted tongue
Laces with 70% recycled nylon and 30% recycled polyester (excluding aglet)
Compression molded EVA foam midsole
Early stage MetaRocker™
Inherently stable geometry
Durabrasion rubber outsole
Vegan
35% Recycled polyester upper mesh
60% Recycled polyester collar and tongue lining
87% Recycled polyester strobel board
100% recycled polyester sockliner top cloth