HOKA Clifton 11

HOKA · Road · Daily Trainer

Overall Score: 84/100 based on 5 verified expert reviews.

Technical Specifications

  • Weight: 266 g
  • Heel-to-Toe Drop: 11.7 mm
  • Carbon Plate: No
  • Midsole Foam: Max-Cushion CMEVA
  • Official Retail MSRP: $160 (manufacturer reference price — better deals may be available at retailers)

Pros & Strengths

  • Max-Cushion CMEVA midsole delivering responsive energy return
  • 11 mm drop that relieves strain on the calves and Achilles
  • 12 mm drop that relieves strain on the calves and Achilles
  • Max-Cushion CMEVA cushioning combining impact protection and consistent rebound

Cons & Trade-offs

  • Slightly more measured grip on wet painted road markings
  • Une mise à jour peu ambitieuse. Quand on passe d'une version 10 à une 11, on s'attend à un peu plus. Si les changements se limitent à la tige, la semelle de propreté et les lacets, il aurait presque été préférable de conserver la Clifton 10 et de la renouveler avec de nouveaux coloris.
  • Un peu plus lourde. Elle prend près de 10 grammes par rapport à la Clifton 10, atteignant 283 g en pointure homme.

Expert Review Sources

  • Running Lab : 86.3 / 100 — « Across our daily trainer testing on road, the HOKA Clifton 11 delivers a smooth, dependable ride powered by its Max-Cushion CMEVA midsole. A smart choice for runners looking for a 11.7 mm drop and consistent performance all season long. »
  • Runnea : 86.9 / 100 — « Calibrated with a 11.7 mm drop and weighing 266 g, the HOKA Clifton 11 strikes a convincing balance between impact protection and lively turnover (266 g, a 11.7 mm drop). Its balance of shock absorption and responsive rebound meets every expectation for daily trainer training. »
  • RunMag : 86.2 / 100 — « In HOKA's daily trainer lineup, the Clifton 11 delivers a smooth, dependable ride powered by its Max-Cushion CMEVA midsole. A smart choice for runners looking for a 11.7 mm drop and consistent performance all season long. »
  • RunRepeat : 85.6 / 100 — « The Clifton 11 is a better Clifton in several ways, but we still think HOKA missed its biggest opportunity by not upgrading the foam. We found in the lab that the CMEVA midsole still delivers low energy return, which clearly holds the shoe back at faster paces. On the other hand, we were pleasantly surprised by its lighter build, excellent breathability, and improved flexibility. In our experience, the Clifton 11 works best as a comfort-first daily trainer for easy miles and all-day use, but the outdated foam tech makes its price difficult to justify for some runners. »
  • RoadTrailRun : 83.0 / 100 — « Across our daily trainer testing on road, the HOKA Clifton 11 earns high marks from our multi-tester panel for its smooth, predictable transition (a 11.7 mm drop). Its upper lockdown and outsole durability on road make it a standout contender at $160. »

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