The upper is softer and stretchier. The heel fit is better. The 9 is not as versatile as the 8. It’s good for slow miles but the squishier midsole makes it take a lot more effort to pick up the pace. My sense is that Hoka is trying to differentiate their shoes a bit — and is making room for the Mach 6 as their speed day shoe while the
Seven pairs so far including the Clifton 9 GTX. Hokas are engineered so perfectly for my feet. So comfortable for all activities. I had to exchange for a 1/2 size larger perhaps because the goretex fabric shrinks the size compared to my other Hokas. I also wanted to wear with heavy socks.
In this video, our product expert Manon takes you through all the features of the HOKA Clifton 9. She highlights the new and improved technology used and its
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