Clifton 10
Lightweight max-cushion neutral daily trainer with HOKA’s signature rockered geometry.
Available in Men's and Women's sizing.
- Max Cushion
- Daily Trainer
- Neutral
- 5mm Drop
- 250g
- Best forLike HOKA's early rocker for easy and long road days and want stack without Bondi's max plush.
- Runner typeNeutral gait
- SurfacesRoad, Treadmill
Overview
Lightweight max-cushion neutral daily trainer with HOKA’s signature rockered geometry.
Kitletics notes particular strengths around light for the stack and smooth rocker.
- Light for the stack
- Smooth rocker
At a glance
- Weight
- 250 g
- Drop
- 5 mm
- Heel Stack
- 37 mm
- Cushioning
- Maximum
- Stability
- Neutral
- Terrain
- Road, Treadmill
- Plate
- No
- Category
- Running Shoes
- Best for
- Like HOKA's early rocker for easy and long road days and want stack without Bondi's max plush
Performance scores
- Protection9.2
- Comfort9.0
- Cushion9.3
Overall score: 8.8
Pros & cons
Pros
- Light for the stack
- Smooth rocker
Cons
- Fit can run short
- Less energetic than PEBA trainers
Key technologies
Compression-molded EVA
Compression-molded EVA / CMEVA
Rubber
Rubber
How it fits different uses
| Use case | Score |
|---|---|
Long Runs Excellent long easy miles when you want HOKA rocker and high-stack protection without max-Bondi weight. | 91 |
Recovery Runs Good recovery/easy option. | 90 |
Daily Training Strong soft daily / long-run shoe. | 89 |
Specifications
- Weight
- 250g
- Drop
- 5mm
- Heel Stack
- 37mm
- Cushioning
- Maximum
- Stability
- Neutral
- Terrain
- Road, Treadmill
- Plate
- No
Geometry
| Weight | 250 g |
|---|---|
| Heel Stack | 37 mm |
| Forefoot Stack | 32 mm |
| Drop | 5 mm |
Ride
| Cushioning | Maximum |
|---|---|
| Cushion Feel | Plush |
| Stability | Neutral |
| Energy Return | Moderate |
| Flexibility | Moderate |
| Ride Character | Rockered |
Construction
| Upper | Engineered mesh |
|---|---|
| Midsole | Compression Molded EVA / CMEVA |
| Outsole | Rubber |
| Plate | No |
| Plate Material | None |
Use
| Terrain | Road, Treadmill |
|---|---|
| Training Types | Easy, Long, Recovery |
| Recommended Distance | Daily, Half, Marathon |
| Surface | Asphalt, Treadmill |
| Weather Suitability | Dry, All Season |
| Race Legal | Yes |
Fit
| Width Options | Standard, Wide |
|---|---|
| Arch Support | Medium |
| Grip | Road |
| Durability | Moderate |
| Breathability | High |
Other
| Fit / Sizing | Men, Women |
|---|
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Where to buy
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All4running
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