![]() ![]() I took the first Clifton I ever tried out on a mid-tempo 5-miler. Thankfully, current Hoka models look far more sleek and streamlined than their predecessors. Late to accept the platform runners, I eventually caved in and laced them up. My running peers persisted and it was soon clear that big cushion was not going away. ![]() I have to admit, I was hesitant when the OG Clifton came onto the scene six years ago. The new HOKA ONE ONE Clifton 6 replaces the HOKA ONE ONE Clifton 5 THE HOKA ONE ONE CLIFTON 6 IS THE TOTAL PACKAGE Super Comfy, Neutral Running Shoes WHAT THEY REPLACE: I also have the Altra Lone Peak 4 but I’m still not sure if a zero drop is my thing.Even lighter and back to a softer underfoot feel, the HOKA ONE ONE Clifton 6 knocks it out of the park with a better overall fit and a keen eye for detail. I started running about 5 years ago and the pain started with increasing mileage. Brooks Defyance 9 (road) > this is the only shoe in this list bought in a shop and the first one I bought after experiencing forefoot pain. If I have to rank my shoes it would look like this (might give you a better insight)Ĥ. *I discovered LaSportiva thanks to your reviews. I ran a long time with forefoot pain, wrong insoles… so I try to read* a lot before buying shoes but in the end the only way to find out is to run in them. When it comes to running shoes I became quite uncertain. Did you ever experience anything similar? Some say they need time to break in but I am not sure this will help if the mid section is not wide enough. I checked all my running shoes to figure out what a “midsole wall” could be and I think I found out but when putting my insoles in, this (what I think) midsole wall seems to be covered.Ĭould it be that the width of the mid section is still not wide enough (although it doesn’t feel too narrow) for my feet? I started reading reviews today on runrepeat about the Clifton 6 (that’s why I am writing you) and one runner said: “The ride is excellent, but that’s totally undone for me by the blistering caused by the high midsole walls.” I have another pair of running shoes (that stay in the closet due to) causing similar blisters: NB Hierro v3. A really plush ride but… I started to feel something pushing against my arches after a couple of miles and immediately knew this would mean blisters on my internal lateral arches. I bought them and tested them right away. I didn’t know a wide version was on the market.įirst impression: super lightweight, nice fit and lots of cushioning. ![]() Up untill yesterday I always thought Hoka is too narrow for my feet. To my surprise the shop owner suggested to try Hoka Clifton as well. The Nimbus felt stiff and may I say boring? The Glycerin was really nice! I wear insoles for my sagging transverse arch (do you say it like this in English?) and have a wider foot.Įntering the shop I had 2 shoes on my list: Nimbus 22 and Brooks Glycerin. At this price and weight, few other shoes match the Clifton 6’s cushioning and durability.ĭue to corona I ran a lot of miles on concrete the last few months and therefore bought the Clifton 6 yesterday. The Clifton 6 will be released in June 2019, with an unchanged MSRP of $130. It weighs 9 oz (255 g) for men’s size 9, and 7.4 oz (209 g) for women’s size 7, which is a reduction of 0.3 and 0.4 oz over the Clifton 4 and 5, respectively, but still more than an ounce heavier than the earliest iterations. It’s lighter and softer than the Clifton 4 and 5, but better fitting and more durable than the Clifton 1, 2, and 3. The upcoming Clifton 6 is a mix of the old and new generations. They’re less fun, but they’re more suitable for everyday use. These versions worked for more runners, because of the wider last, higher-volume interior, and more accommodating upper and the midsole was firmer and more durable. With the Clifton 4 ( my review) and similar Clifton 5 ( my review), Hoka went in a different direction. Specifically, the fit was too narrow and low-volume for most the uppers and outsole didn’t hold up and the midsole foam lacked resiliency. They were widely adored, to the degree that Hoka recently re-released the Clifton 1 for a limited time.īut v1, v2, and v3 were not flawless. The first three generations of the Hoka One One Clifton ( my review of the Clifton 2) were wonderfully plush and lightweight. The new Clifton 6 is a mix of old and new: it’s lighter and softer than recent generations, but keeps the improved fit and durability. ![]()
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