Running Shoes
HOKA Men's Clifton 10 Running Shoe
The Clifton 10 refines HOKA's most popular daily trainer with a firmer CMEVA midsole that improves energy return over the Clifton 9 without eliminating the soft landing that defines the line. The wider base adds stability underfoot on longer runs without requiring a heavy or stiff chassis. The jacquard mesh upper reduces pressure points across the toe box and handles heat well. HOKA kept the rocker geometry that smooths the transition from heel to toe. The result is a shoe that covers high-mileage training weeks comfortably — better cushioned than most shoes at this weight, more responsive than the previous version.
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What we like
- + Firmer CMEVA midsole delivers better energy return than Clifton 9 while keeping the soft initial landing
- + Wider base platform improves stability on longer runs without adding weight
- + Jacquard mesh upper reduces pressure points across the toe box and handles heat well
- + Rocker geometry smooths heel-to-toe transition throughout the gait cycle
Watch out for
- - Firmer ride than previous Clifton versions — not for runners who prefer maximum softness
- - Higher stack than low-profile road shoes — not for runners who prefer close ground feel
Our verdict
Best updated HOKA daily trainer for high-mileage runners. The firmer midsole and wider base make the Clifton 10 more responsive than its predecessor without changing what makes it a dependable everyday option.