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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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Runner review · T.K. · Serious · Nov 2, 2026
NegativeLoved the 9 so i just rebought the same line without thinking. Big mistake. The 10 feels firmer underfoot and a bit clunky, and on my overpronating foot the outside edge of the heel feels wobbly on every landing. About 100 miles in and my shin is grumbling. Still an ok shoe for slow shuffles, but i wont be buying a third pair.
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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