After making some massive adjustments to the Clifton 10, we’re all awaiting the brand new Hoka Clifton 11 this Fall to see in the event that they’re persevering with to take massive swings or play it protected.
As somebody who has run in each mannequin of Clifton, I’ll admit that the previous few years it simply hasn’t completed a lot for me. I run in A LOT of Hoka sneakers, however this one has slowly light out of my day by day rotation. I believe the froth and match simply hasn’t stored up with different manufacturers.
That being mentioned I used to be proved mistaken with the ten which was considerably higher than the 9. So what can we find out about this Summer season/Fall 2026 launch? Right here’s what we all know after chatting with the HOKA workforce and holding the brand new mannequin at The Working Occasion (TRE) in San Antonio.
Specs
As quickly as we obtain them for testing, you’ll get an entire overview with any updates to weight or colorways! The one change you’ll discover within the specs is the burden went up only a tad, nothing that you’ll discover on the run.
- Weight: 9.9 oz males’s, 8.1 oz ladies’s
- Stack: 42 mm
- Complete Drop: 8 mm
- Obtainable in Vast (and further huge in males’s)
- $150
- Obtainable Summer season/Fall 2026
Learn our present overview of the Clifton 10 disappointmentit’s most likely going to be value stocking up when it goes on sale because the adjustments right here appear to be minimal.
Much like what Brooks is doing with the Ghost 18, Hoka is protecting the adjustments restricted this 12 months. We expect that is for a few causes: they made massive swings final 12 months and people want time to adapt, they produce other sneakers to deal with.
What’s New and Completely different within the Hoka Clifton 11
The Clifton 10 was solely NEW final and a change to the heel to toe drop (as much as 8mm from the usual Hoka 5mm), which meant an enormous adaptation for lots of runners.
Final 12 months we famous that with the enlargement of their line to the HOKA Skyflow (which we love for lengthy runs), the Clifton appears to be shifting extra in direction of an informal runner shoe or an unimaginable possibility for individuals who are on their ft all day.
This nonetheless feels extremely true as they haven’t but upped the standard of the froth to tremendous vital, however as a substitute are sticking with the identical full-length compression-molded EVA (CMEVA) foam from the ten. Seems like a missed alternative or perhaps simply what we’re hoping to see within the 12.
So what did change?
Principally they made adjustments to the higher to refine match and luxury.
The fabric is designed to be a lot softer and extra comfy. I recall the 9 feeling actually stiff, so positively a notable change. Moreover they made adjustments to the sockliner to once more improve softness and general consolation.
I do know the sockliner isn’t one thing we speak about lots, however it’s a part of the general cushioned feeling of the shoe and for some sneakers can present extra arch help. Moreover after all we wish them to take in and wick away all of the foot sweat we’re creating. So sure, it’s an essential part, however not so flashy.
In addition they added some new reflective options and 3D printed brand…are you excited?
Actually, in the mean time I’m form of bummed that is all they did for the 11, however who is aware of I’ll slip into it and be like holy smokes this higher adjustments the whole lot. I’ve been confirmed mistaken earlier than.
Hoka Coaching Line Up
Undecided the place all of the completely different fashions slot in to their line up, right here’s a fast breakdown.
- Hoka Clifton – Base day by day coach for impartial operating
- Hoka Mach 7 – Completely adore the Mach for being that decrease drop with cushion, very gentle and sooner shoe.
- Hoka Skyflow – That is going to be your tremendous cushioned future coach that will get their tech updates (we’ve been informed)
- Hoka Bondi – Plush restoration run shoe, not too long ago we’ve most well-liked to Clifton. Supreme in your ft all day shoe
- Hoka Skyward X – That is their carbon plated shoe for the plenty and boy is it enjoyable!
Who’s This For?
It’s lengthy been in our lest of finest sneakers for standing or strolling all day and these updates will maintain it firmly a prime that checklist.
- Vast Toes: The brand new final ought to enhance the room within the forefoot and we love that they do Vast choices
- Heavier Runners: These updates ought to make the Clifton extra sturdy for our taller and heavier runners.
- Lengthy Runs: Actually, we now have different sneakers we’d advocate now
- Entrance of the Pack: Unlikely you’ll be placing in miles on this shoe
All proper, that’s your Hoka Clifton 10 preview coming in 2025. An entire new final and probably a complete new future for this shoe.
What do you assume?
Are you excited? Are you feeling a bit like, why are you messing with my favourite shoe??
