Hoka
Hoka Clifton
The 2014 road shoe that made maximal cushioning light.
Year Released
2014
Silhouette
Low
Category
Running
Original Retail
$130
Sizing
An early review found the fit on the wide side with a semi wide toe box.
About
The Hoka Clifton is the shoe that took maximal cushioning mainstream. Hoka was founded in 2009 in Annecy, France, by Nicolas Mermoud and Jean-Luc Diard, two former Salomon employees, and its early shoes stood out for an oversized outsole with far more cushioning than other running shoes of the time. The first Clifton arrived in 2014 with a full length CMEVA foam midsole, a 4 mm drop, early stage Meta Rocker geometry and an upper with no seams, weighing 7.9 oz at a price of 130 US dollars. An early review called the ride smooth, found the fit on the wide side with a semi wide toe box, and summed it up as cushioned enough for recovery runs, springy enough for daily training and light enough for racing. The line has been updated most years since. The Clifton 9 sold for 145 US dollars, the Clifton One9 reissue of December 2024 brought back the 2014 Habanero and Citrus colourways on a 32 mm stack, and the Clifton 10 added an improved heel fit and a breathable jacquard upper with the American Podiatric Medical Association seal.
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FAQ
Hoka Clifton Questions
- When was the Hoka Clifton first released?
- The Hoka Clifton was first released in 2014.
- What was the original retail price of the Hoka Clifton?
- The Hoka Clifton originally retailed at US$130 in the United States.
- How does the Hoka Clifton fit?
- An early review found the fit on the wide side with a semi wide toe box.
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