Description
Light and plush for everyday miles. The ninth iteration of Hoka's award-winning Clifton franchise has launched, lighter and more cushioned than ever before. Eliminating weight while adding 3mm in stack height, the Clifton 9 delivers a revitalized underfoot experience with a responsive foam and improved outsole design. Removing overlays and hotmelts, the stripped back upper has been consciously crafted with a plusher heel, reflective heel panel, and streamlined tongue with single side medial gusset. Best for everyday runs and walking.
- Vegan
- Breathable engineered knit upper
- Gusseted tongue
- Compression molded EVA foam midsole
- Early stage Meta-Rocker
- Durabrasion rubber outsole
- Inherently stable geometry
- Recycled content mesh
- Recycled polyester laces
- Heel-To-Toe Drop: 5 mm
- Weight: 8.7 oz
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Best For
Road -
Drop
5 mm -
support type
Neutral -
Weight
8.70 oz (Per Shoe) -
Widths
Regular & Wide
Product Reviews
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Most Liked Positive Review
Athletic Shoes
I bought these Hoya running shoes in an LL Bean store. I workout everyday and needed a running shoe that was comfortable and supported me during my workout. These shoes are excellent and I would highly recommend them.
Most Liked Negative Review
I would never buy HOKA Again
I will never purchase whole because again. I just had one of the worst experiences with customer service that I've had with any company. I purchased a pair of Clifton nines in August 2024 for the specific purpose of taking a trip to Ireland. Ireland trip happened in September and was moderate walkin...
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Second Pair
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I purchased my first pair of Clifton 8s a few years ago and just replaced them with the Clifton 9s. I run 12-16 miles per week, either outdoors or on the treadmill. Ever since my first pair of Hokas, I've had zero shin splints and less lower back pain.
Wonderful Shoes
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90% of my life is spent in either my Hoka Cliftons or Bondis. I'm on my 8th or 9th pair of Bondi's and my 3d pair of Clifton's. Just a matter of which style or color I'm in the mood for.
Very comfortable to walk and helps with bone my bone spurs
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I go for my walks pretty much pain free
My third pair, each pair has wore quicker
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Have purchased 6 pairs of Hoka, Bondi 9's and Clifton's. Clifton 9's are getting cheaper feeling! Sole separating, not as much cushion! Would try other brands but limited by size 16. Return process is so automated! Guess I'm just an old guy who like to walk and listen to music!
Official Response by HOKA ONE ONE
We want you to maximize every mile in your shoes, and we're proud to back you with our one-year warranty. Our warranty will always protect against any manufacturing or material defects that could shorten the lifespan of your shoes. Learn more about what's covered here: bit.ly/HOKAWty, and as always, don't hesitate to reach out with any questions. We're here to help keep you moving and rocking out to your music.
The Shoes I Want Don't Come in Wide
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I love these but had to return them because they're not wide enough and this style only seems to come in "D" width. Hoping that the wide or extra wide become available! These would be awesome for someone with narrow feet!
Like walking on Clouds
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This is my third pair of Clifton 9's and you might ask why I keep buying them? Simply, the are like walking on clouds. My dog and I last year did over 1,400 miles and I would not be able to do this without such a great pair of shoes.
Too much friction on the heel
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The size I got fits me perfectly, but they rub too much and cause too much friction on my heel. It caused a very painful blister, and now it's just bare flesh. I even put some surgical tape over my heel to try to prevent it from happening, but it still did. I'm going to try duct tape after it heals because I can't let these shoes go to waste considering what they cost.
Official Response by HOKA ONE ONE
Blisters are a real pain and certainly not what we want you to experience in your pair. Blisters are typically a sign of an incorrect fit or style but no stress as our 30-day guarantee bit.ly/HOKA30Day makes a breeze to send back any pairs you don't love for another size or style. Our shoe finder quiz bit.ly/HOKAShoeFinder can help recommend a style that should feel made for you with just a few quick questions.
Hoka's are my new favorite shoes!
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I love walking and my Hoka's have made walking more enjoyable. I had been struggling to find shoes that would help with pain in my heels and that would help with foot cramps. These shoes have been the best so far. They roll with your feet when you walk. I highly recommend Hoka's.
Clifton 9's are the best , most comfortable HOKA's!
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I wear my HOKAs for everything. This includes walking and running on a treadmill.
Yes. I'm always looking for something new.
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The Clifton 9's are great shoes. I use them for walking, running on a treadmill, and general all-around use.