Updated 3 Nov 2026
Is the HOKA Clifton 10 worth it?
Yes — a light, comfy daily trainer.
It's very well cushioned yet light at 275 g, stable, and roomier at the toes than most, so it suits easy runs, walking and long days on your feet. The foam is softer than it is bouncy, so it won't feel fast. A few testers found it rubbed the big toe. The Clifton 11 has replaced it, which means the 10 is often cheaper while stock lasts.
92%of 65 owners give it 4 or 5 stars
- Light for so much cushioning
- Stable and roomy
- Easy runs, walking and work
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What owners say
Nearly all verified owners are happy, praising comfort for walking and running and the light weight; a few found it uncomfortable or tight.
Good to know
- Soft but not bouncy, so it won't feel fast.
- Some runners find it rubs at the big toe.
- The Clifton 11 has replaced it; the 10 is often cheaper while stock lasts.
From 65 buyer ratings at Otto (Germany) and Rebel Sport (Australia), every complaint read by us, November 2026. How we do this
What they love
- ComfortableMentioned a lot
- Good for walking or all day on your feetMentioned often
- Good for runningAlso mentioned
- LightAlso mentioned
- SupportiveAlso mentioned
What they complain about
- UncomfortableRare
Get it if…
- You want a light, cushioned shoe for easy runs.
- You walk or stand all day.
- You need a bit more room at the toes.
Skip it if…
- You want a lively, bouncy shoe — get the Novablast 5.
- You want the newest version.
More on the Clifton 10
How we reached this verdict
RunRepeat's lab rated it 86/100: high shock absorption (147), light at 275 g, stable and wider than average (73.1 mm at the big toe), with an older-style EVA foam. Believe in the Run's testers liked it as a daily trainer, noting big-toe rubbing for some. Otto and Rebel Sport's verified buyers are nearly all happy, mostly praising the comfort.
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: HOKA Clifton 10, Believe in the Run: HOKA Clifton 10, HOKA (specs), RunRepeat: ASICS Novablast 5, RunRepeat: Nike Vomero 18, RunRepeat: ASICS Gel-Kayano 32, 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.
Updated 3 Nov 2026How we decide