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Choose the Clifton 11 if you want more cushion underfoot and a rolling, soft ride for easy miles at a lower weight.
Choose the Ghost 18 if you prefer a conventional 10 mm drop, a closer-to-the-ground feel, or you need a narrow fit.
The Clifton 11 is 23 g lighter than the Ghost 18. It has 6 mm more foam under the heel. Its drop is 8 mm against 10 mm. It costs £5 more at full price.
Side by side
| Spec | Clifton 11HOKA | Ghost 18Brooks |
|---|---|---|
| Review score | 87/100 (2 reviews) | 88/100 (2 reviews) |
| Type | Daily trainer | Daily trainer |
| Weight (men's UK 8.5) | 266 g | 289 g |
| Heel stack | 42 mm | 36 mm |
| Drop | 8 mm | 10 mm |
| Cushioning | Soft | Soft |
| Bounce | Lively | Lively |
| Plate | No plate | No plate |
| Support | Neutral | Neutral |
| Fit | True to size | True to size |
| Widths | standard, wide, extra wide | narrow, standard, wide, extra wide |
| Waterproof version | HOKA Clifton 11 GTX | Brooks Ghost 18 GTX |
| UK RRP | £140 | £135 |
Weights are for a men's US 9 / UK 8.5. Prices are UK RRPs; shops often sell for less.
What the critics say
Clifton 11
- Excellent heel cushioning
- Stable, controlled ride
- Fits true to size
- Little energy return, so it can feel flat
- Toe box tapers more than some expect
Scores from RunRepeat, Road Trail Run.
Ghost 18
- More breathable upper
- Secure heel that doesn't slip
- Softer landings from the new insole
- Foam feels firmer than expected
- Only a small step on from the Ghost 17
Scores from RunRepeat, Road Trail Run.
Paraphrased from published reviews.
What's new in each
HOKA Clifton 11: Noticeably lighter than the Clifton 10 thanks to a simpler, non-gusseted tongue, with more toe-box height for a better fit. The foam and stack are essentially unchanged.
Brooks Ghost 18: A comfort-focused refresh: new air-mesh upper, flat-knit tongue and a plusher sockliner. Same DNA Loft v3 foam and 10 mm drop, and a few grams heavier.
Prices for the Clifton 11 Prices for the Ghost 18
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