The Running ChannelVideo · Jul 7, 2026INFERRED
Its responsive cushioning, secure fit, and competitive price point make it a highly capable and enjoyable shoe for daily training.
HOKA
Clifton Pro
Super trainer · Stable Neutral · 287 g · 8 mm drop · MSRP $165
BuildMax cushion
Critic consensus
from 4 reviewsThe Hoka Clifton Pro functions best as a comfortable, highly cushioned daily trainer for easy miles and long runs rather than a fast speed-day option. Testers appreciate the accommodating fit and protective supercritical foam, though several feel it falls short of expectations set by its Pro name. It suits runners seeking plush, stable impact protection for eating up high weekly mileage.
Reviewers agree
Accommodating and comfortable true-to-size fit4/4
Lacks the speed and lightweight feel expected from a Pro shoe4/4
Excels at easy miles, daily training, and long runs4/4
Ample outsole rubber provides dependable durability3/4
Reviewers disagree
ProGlide+ midsole responsiveness versus sluggish sink3 vs 1
Versatility for uptempo sessions and intervals1 vs 3
What reviewers use it for
Easy4 of 4
Long run4 of 4
Tempo2 of 4
Race0 of 4 · no tag
A shoe earns a tag as soon as one reviewer recommends it for that kind of run; the count shows how many agree. Mentions include synonyms, so “recovery”, “zone 2” and “conversational” all count toward Easy.
Critic reviews
4 reviews · 4 scores inferredKofuziVideo · Jul 7, 2026INFERRED
A nice update to the Clifton line, considering it excels in easy, daily, and long-distance runs despite not fully living up to the Pro moniker.
Believe in the RunVideo · Jul 7, 2026INFERRED
A good shoe with great value and versatility, but it doesn't quite fulfill expectations for a next-level or plated fast shoe typically associated with Pro.
The Run TestersVideo · Jul 7, 2026INFERRED
The Hoka Clifton Pro receives mixed initial impressions, maintaining comfort while some might find its highly compressive foam less agile than preferred.