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OnWhich should you buy?
Choose the Clifton 11 if you want a lighter, stable soft shoe, or need a wide fit.
Choose the Cloudsurfer 3 if you want the deepest, plushest cushioning for slow, easy runs and don't mind the extra weight.
The Clifton 11 is 35 g lighter than the Cloudsurfer 3. It has 3 mm less foam under the heel. It costs £10 less at full price.
Side by side
| Spec | Clifton 11HOKA | Cloudsurfer 3On |
|---|---|---|
| Review score | 87/100 (2 reviews) | Not enough reviews yet |
| Type | Daily trainer | Daily trainer |
| Weight (men's UK 8.5) | 266 g | 301 g |
| Heel stack | 42 mm | 45 mm |
| Drop | 8 mm | 8 mm |
| Cushioning | Soft | Plush |
| Bounce | Lively | Lively |
| Plate | No plate | No plate |
| Support | Neutral | Neutral |
| Fit | True to size | True to size |
| Widths | standard, wide, extra wide | standard |
| Waterproof version | HOKA Clifton 11 GTX | No |
| UK RRP | £140 | £150 |
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.
Cloudsurfer 3
- Much softer, livelier ride than v2
- Smooth rocker at easy and steady paces
- Plush, comfortable upper
- Noticeably heavier than before
- Not lively enough for faster sessions
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.
On Cloudsurfer 3: Surreal supercritical foam replaces Helion for a softer, bouncier ride, with a plusher warp-knit upper and wider base; it is noticeably heavier than the Cloudsurfer 2 at the same price.
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