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Which should you buy?
Choose the Clifton 11 if you want one cushioned shoe for most of your runs, including some steady pace.
Choose the Bondi 9 if you want maximum cushioning for recovery runs, walking or long shifts on your feet, and you're not in a hurry.
The Clifton 11 is 37 g lighter than the Bondi 9. Its drop is 8 mm against 5 mm. It costs £20 less at full price.
Side by side
| Spec | Clifton 11HOKA | Bondi 9HOKA |
|---|---|---|
| Review score | 87/100 (2 reviews) | 90/100 (2 reviews) |
| Type | Daily trainer | Max cushion |
| Weight (men's UK 8.5) | 266 g | 303 g |
| Heel stack | 42 mm | 43 mm |
| Drop | 8 mm | 5 mm |
| Cushioning | Soft | Soft |
| Bounce | Lively | Calm |
| Plate | No plate | No plate |
| Support | Neutral | Neutral |
| Fit | True to size | True to size |
| Widths | standard, wide, extra wide | standard, wide, extra wide |
| Waterproof version | HOKA Clifton 11 GTX | No |
| UK RRP | £140 | £160 |
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.
Bondi 9
- Softer supercritical foam
- Secure heel and midfoot
- Lighter than the Bondi 8
- Slow, clunky transitions at faster paces
- Snug heel counter can bother sensitive heels
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.
HOKA Bondi 9: Swaps the Bondi 8's EVA for a supercritical foam, adds 4 mm of heel stack and 3 mm up front, and still sheds about 14 g. Wider forefoot, snugger heel.
Prices for the Clifton 11 Prices for the Bondi 9
More comparisons
- HOKA Clifton 11 vs Brooks Ghost 18
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- HOKA Bondi 9 vs ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28
- HOKA Bondi 9 vs New Balance Fresh Foam X More v6
- Brooks Ghost Max 4 vs HOKA Bondi 9
- Nike Pegasus 42 vs HOKA Clifton 11
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