Hoka has added 3mm of cushion to their best-selling running shoe while reducing the weight by 4 grams. The Men's Clifton 9 is now more responsive and durable due to an improved outsole design. Hoka removed overlays and hot-melts, creating a stripped back upper that has been consciously crafted with a plusher heel, reflective heel panel, and streamlined tongue with single-side medial gusset.

For the those in Salida, Co who have made the Men's Clifton 8 their daily trainer and or hard surface work shoe you will love the improvements.  
 

Technologies 

·Durabrasion rubber
The improved outsole has increased durability compared to previous models and allows for a larger range of flex points to improve toe off responsiveness at higher tempos.

 

· Vegan Engineered Knit Upper
The upper on the Men's Clifton 9 has a friendlier fit by removing the hotmelts and overlays that some runners felt made upper stiff and unforgiving. The tongue has been streamlined for a better fit around the ankle.

· Compressed Molded EVA Midsole
Hoka replaced the Full Compression EVA with CMEVA midsole used in many popular Hoka models. The new midsole allows Hoka to add 3mm of additional cushion without adding weight.

 

· Early Stage Meta Rocker
This is the engine of the Men's Hoka Clifton 9. The Early Stage Meta Rocker helps heel strikers get to the toe off without scarfing responsiveness for forefoot and midfoot strikers.

Men's Hoka Clifton 9

Heel to Toe drop

5mm

32mm to 27 mm

245 grams

US Men's 9