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Max cushion
Soft, comfortable easy-run shoe, though a few found it firmer and wobblier than the last.
A score out of 100 for how well reviewed a product is next to others of its kind. It rises with positive reviews and with how many there are; negative and mixed reviews take points off. The best in each category scores in the 90s.
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Blog · iRunFar – Nathan Allen · summarized
PositiveOne of the best everyday shoes available, so don't be put off by the high stack. Technically max cushion, but it doesn't behave like one: far less clunky and more efficient and responsive than the Bondi or Skyward X.
Blog · Shuichi Running – Shuichi Hibino · summarized
PositiveExplains why he chose it and covers comfort, propulsion and sizing in detail: a just-right fit at 27.5 cm (slightly larger than other brands' 27.5), with a comfortable, cushioned ride as a daily jogging shoe.
Blog · Kumazou's Running Bar · summarized
PositiveCushioning is still excellent and it is light for a thick-soled shoe, so long runs leave less fatigue. The higher offset adds slightly more propulsion than v9, but the effect is small. A good shoe for beginners and long easy runs.
Most runners find the HOKA Clifton 10 soft, comfortable and good for easy and long runs, with several getting plenty of miles from it. It is not a fast shoe. A few who loved the Clifton 9 found the 10 firmer, clunky or wobbly, and one found it underwhelming for running.
Of the 17 reviews with a clear verdict, 82% are positive, 0% mixed and 18% negative. The praise mentioned most is great cushioning. The most common complaint is heavy.
The complaints reviewers mention most: heavy (1 review) and unstable (1 review).
We collected and summarized 15 experiences shared on Reddit and blogs, with links to the original sources. 2 reviews were submitted directly to RunningRecs. Reviews submitted here are checked for spam before they appear. Every review, submitted here or collected, is read as positive, mixed or negative.
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