HOKA Clifton 11 vs Clifton 10
Clifton 11 or Clifton 10? Here’s how they compare on feel, fit, brand specs and price, from the fitting team at The Run House.
The short answer
The Clifton 11 replaced the Clifton 10.
A new, more breathable mesh upper, a more flexible forefoot and a new insole. Same foam, and the same listed stack and drop.
What changed
- Foam: Same compression-molded EVA as the 10.
- Upper: New, more breathable mesh and a more flexible forefoot. Reviewers find it roomier, though it measured narrower in the lab.
- Insole: New insole.
- Outsole: Essentially unchanged.
- On the run: Less bouncy and much snugger. Cushion and forefoot about the same.
- Measured: 0.3 oz lighter and 3mm less foam under the heel. Drop about the same.
Still like the Clifton 10? It’s $51 less than the Clifton 11 while supplies last, with 5 colors in stock.
On the run
Clifton 11: The soft cruiser, refined. The same soft, steady Clifton ride. It’s comfortable and consistent rather than bouncy, and a new insole and a more flexible forefoot make it a touch smoother than the 10.
Clifton 10: The soft, easygoing cruiser. Cushioned and forgiving, with a gentle rocker that rolls you through each step. It’s happiest at relaxed paces and starts to feel heavy if you push it into workouts.
Specs side by side
| Clifton 11 | Clifton 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $154.95 | $103.95 (was $155) |
| Stack height (heel / forefoot) | 42 / 34mm* | 42 / 34mm* |
| Drop | 8mm | 8mm |
| Weight, men’s | 9.97 oz | 9.8 oz |
| Weight, women’s | 8.34 oz | 8.8 oz |
| Support | Neutral | Neutral |
| Plate | None | None |
| Widths | Standard, Wide, Extra wide | Standard, Wide, Extra wide |
| Built for | Easy days, Recovery runs, Long runs, Walking & all-day wear | Easy days, Recovery runs, Long runs, Walking & all-day wear |
| Expected life | 350–450 miles | 400–500 miles |
Stack, drop and weight come from each brand’s own website. Numbers marked * aren’t published by the brand and come from other published specs. Weights are for the size each brand quotes. Expected life is our estimate.
Fit
Clifton 11. True to size. Reviewers find the forefoot roomier than the 10’s, but lab measurements show the toebox still narrows to a point at the very front. Wide and extra-wide available.
Clifton 10. True to size with a moderate toebox, wider than the Clifton 9, and a padded collar that holds the heel well. Comes in wide and extra-wide.
Try them on
Come try on both at The Run House in Walpole, Needham or Falmouth. Gait analysis is always free.
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