The Clifton 9 midsole is made from compressed EVA, the same as previous versions. However, the foam has been improved to make it soft, yet more responsive. The stack height of the Clifton 9 has been increased by 3mm too, taking the stack height to 32mm in the men’s Clifton 9 and 29mm in the women’s Clifton 9.
Hoka Clifton 9: Quick Summary. the upper soon softened and the Clifton 9 positioned itself as one of our tester’s favourite go-to daily trainers. We like the 9’s balanced, rocker-like
The Hoka Clifton offers more stack overall, with 40 mm under the heel, compared to 30 mm for the Kawana. Both shoes have a low drop (5 mm). Both shoes feel balanced under the foot, hitting the right spot between softness and firmness. Nonetheless, the Clifton absorbs shocks better with its higher stack, which will suit longer runs up to thejDG4pSw.