HOKA Clifton 10 vs Brooks Ghost 17
Get the HOKA Clifton 10. Lighter, more cushioned and roomier at the toes. The Brooks Ghost breathes better and bends more, but its foam feels dated and the toe box narrows.
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Which one is for you?
Clifton 10
Get the Clifton if this sounds like you: the most cushioning for the weight, room at the toes, lots of walking too.
Is the HOKA Clifton 10 worth it?Ghost 17
Warm-weather running, a flexible and traditional ride: that's the Ghost.
Is the Brooks Ghost 17 worth it?Key differences
Weight
Cushioning
Room at the toes
Breathability
Flexibility
What owners say
Verified buyers only; every 1–3 star review read by us. How we do this
Clifton 10
92%of 65 verified buyer ratings give it 4 or 5 stars
Nearly all verified owners are happy, praising comfort for walking and running and the light weight; a few found it uncomfortable or tight.
- Comfortable
- Good for walking or all day on your feet
- Good for running
- Uncomfortable
Ghost 17
89%of 9 verified buyer ratings give it 4 or 5 stars
Only a few verified owners so far, nearly all happy.
- Good for running
Nothing came up often enough to list.
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: RunRepeat: ASICS Novablast 5, RunRepeat: Nike Vomero 18, RunRepeat: ASICS Gel-Kayano 32, RunRepeat: HOKA Clifton 10, RunRepeat: Brooks Ghost 17, Believe in the Run: ASICS Novablast 5, Believe in the Run: Nike Vomero 18, Believe in the Run: ASICS Gel-Kayano 32, manufacturer specifications.
Owner reports for the Clifton 10: 65 verified buyer ratings at Otto (Germany) and Rebel Sport (Australia), read November 2026.
Owner reports for the Ghost 17: 9 verified buyer ratings at Otto (Germany), read November 2026.