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Hoka Clifton 10
8 expert reviews#3 of 7 running shoesChecked 1 Nov 2026
Quick answer
The Hoka Clifton 10 has a critic score of 84 out of 100 from 8 professional reviews, including RunRepeat, Runner's World and Believe in the Run. 7 of 8 recommend it, and scores range from 77 (Tom's Guide) to 89 (Runner's World). 1 of the scores are printed by the outlets and 7 are our estimates from the review text. Most praised: comfort and cushioning (7 of 8); performance (5 of 8). It ranks #3 of the 7 running shoes we score.
Reviews checked 1 Nov 2026
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Best for: Best for a roomy fit
Our verdict
8 professional reviewers tested the Hoka Clifton 10, and 7 recommend it. Most praised: comfort and cushioning and performance.
The catch: The foam is dated and the shoe is heavy.
Critic agreement: High
Scores run from 77 to 891 printed scores, 7 estimated
7 of these 8 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text and corrected for the known tendency of estimates to run high.
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What do critics say about the Hoka Clifton 10?
Runner's World89est.
Testers found the Clifton 10 a comfortable, durable do-it-all daily trainer, with a much improved roomier fit.
Believe in the Run87est.
The Hoka Clifton 10 is a comfortable, well-cushioned daily trainer that feels stable and reliable.
Good Housekeeping85est.
A Hoka roundup names the Clifton 10 its best overall pick for running, walking and time on your feet, noting podiatry approval.
RTINGS.com83est.
A stable, well-cushioned daily trainer that works well for easy miles and newer runners.
CNN Underscored83est.
Listed as the stability pick in a Hoka roundup, with an editor who has long worn it praising its cushioning and roomier forefoot.
The Independent (IndyBest)83est.
Picked as the best orthopaedic shoe for cushioning after the reviewer's testing, praised for comfort, a roomier fit and walking ability.
Tom's Guide77est.
A comfortable, stable daily trainer that works well for newer runners, but it feels more like a tweak of the Clifton 9 than an upgrade.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict. How we score
What critics praise most
Comfort and cushioning7 of 8
Performance5 of 8
What critics dislike most
No clear pattern.
Alternatives
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Is the Hoka Clifton 10 worth it?
Most critics think so: 7 of 8 recommend it. The foam is dated and the shoe is heavy.
Do critics agree about the Hoka Clifton 10?
Agreement is high: scores range from 77 (Tom's Guide) to 89 (Runner's World), a spread of 12 points across 8 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.
What is the best alternative to the Hoka Clifton 10?
The Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 (critic score 89), best for faster paces.