Hoka one one clifton 6 womens12/28/2023 ![]() 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 Bondi has rubber on the forefoot, rearfoot and on the lateral sides of the midfoot making the Bondi more durable than the Clifton.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. The Bondi with its firmer midsole and more prominent arch support is the more stable shoe.Ī durable outsole rubber is placed on the forefoot and rearfoot of the Clifton but the midfoot has exposed EVA midsole. The midsole walls are also raised and act as barriers to keep your feet centred through the gate cycle. Stability is great in both shoes due to them having large, wide bases that make your feet feel planted. The lighter weight of the Clifton make it a better long run shoe as it has more cushioning. The rides of both shoes are soft but the foam in the Bondi’s midsole is firmer and makes it more suited to shorter distances. Instead of road feel, you get massive amounts of foot protection and shock absorption. With such large stack heights, there is very little road feel in both shoes. The Clifton has a heel stack height of 36mm and forefoot stack height of 31mm. The Bondi has a heel stack height of 39mm and a forefoot stack height of 35mm. The Bondi also has an EVA compression midsole but is even thicker than that of the Clifton. It gives you some responsiveness with plenty of deep cushioning without any bottoming-out flatness. The Clifton has a Metarocker which smoothes the heel-to-toe transitions and the midsole of the Clifton feels soft in the forefoot and heel but doesn’t feel mushy. ![]() The Clifton has an oversized EVA compression midsole with a thick stack height. ![]()
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