On Cloudsurfer 2 vs HOKA Clifton 11

Cloudsurfer 2 or Clifton 11? Here’s how they compare on feel, fit, brand specs and price, from the fitting team at The Run House.

The short answer

Want a light, comfortable On for daily runs and daily wear? Get the Cloudsurfer 2.

Want the Clifton’s soft ride with a roomier fit? Get the Clifton 11.

Get the Cloudsurfer 2 if

• You like a firmer, more stable feel
• You need a roomier fit
• You want the lighter shoe, by about 1 oz

Get the Clifton 11 if

• You want the softer, more cushioned ride
• You want more foam underfoot (10mm more at the heel)
• You want a dedicated recovery-day shoe
• You need an extra-wide width

On the run

Cloudsurfer 2: Light, durable On comfort. Light and comfortable with a rockered shape that’s better on long runs than before. The foam is firm and not very responsive, so it isn’t built for faster paces.

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.

Specs side by side

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

Cloudsurfer 2. Runs slightly short, so consider a half size up. Premium materials. Wide available.

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.

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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