Our verdict

While you’d be forgiven to think that Clifton’s knit is just the result of TikTok hype, we argue that there’s a deep-rooted heritage behind this reliable daily workhorse. This updated ninth edition is a masterclass in how not to mess with success, and we think it's the right approach. It’s now snappy, better fitting, and more fun—it's just a better shoe overall. Underneath, however, is still that unmistakably Clifton feel that we know and love.

hoka gaviota Rincon pour Hommes en Black White Pros

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  • Durable upper
  • Available in wide
  • Good traction on roads and mild trails
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  • Can handle faster paces better than previous editions
  • Best for easy days and long runs

hoka gaviota Rincon pour Hommes en Black White Cons

  • Snug fit
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  • Average breathability

Audience verdict

86
Good!
  • zapatillas de running hoka gaviota trail talla 42.5 entre 60 y 100

Who should buy

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  • Need excellent value for money. As a premium daily trainer, the Clifton 9 is more affordable than its competition, i.e. Mizuno hombre amortiguación media minimalistas rosas ($160).

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Who should NOT buy

While the Clifton 9 comes up wider than any of its predecessors, it still has that narrow-leaning hoka gaviota fit. If you have wide feet and are worried even the wide sizes aren’t enough, check out the zapatillas de running hoka gaviota ONE ONE mujer ultra trail.

For another daily trainer that’s comfy, cushy, and good to go from day one, look at the Mizuno hombre amortiguación media minimalistas rosas. hoka gaviota one one speedgoat mid 2 gtx m rodgul.

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hoka gaviota Rincon pour Hommes en Black White | Cushioning

Heel stack

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Seeing 32.7 mm on our caliper, we were really happy about Hoka's choice to add an extra 3 millimeters to the stack height. Those same 3 mm were there in the Clifton 7 but disappeared in the Clifton 8.

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That way, this hoka gaviota shoe sits at the average of road shoes in terms of cushioning thickness.

Test results
hoka gaviota Tecton X Chaussures en Deep Teal Taille 40 2 3 32.7 mm
Average 34.2 mm
Compared to 403 running shoes
hoka gaviota Bondi L Suede Schuhe Größe 40 2 3
22.5 mm
Heel stack
46.3 mm

Forefoot stack

Upfront in the forefoot, our caliper returned 26.6 mm. This is a couple of millimeters taller than the average offering a little bonus for midfoot and forefoot strikers out there.

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Test results
hoka gaviota Tecton X Chaussures en Deep Teal Taille 40 2 3 26.6 mm
Average 25.6 mm
Compared to 403 running shoes
hoka gaviota Bondi L Suede Schuhe Größe 40 2 3
13.7 mm
Forefoot stack
37.1 mm

Drop

The company states that the shoe's stack height is 32/27 mm, featuring a 5 mm heel-to-toe drop. Our measurements came in at 32.7 mm and 26.6 mm resulting in a 6.1 mm drop, which is fairly close to their claim. Bravo!

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Test results
hoka gaviota Tecton X Chaussures en Deep Teal Taille 40 2 3 6.1 mm
Average 8.6 mm
Compared to 403 running shoes
hoka gaviota Bondi L Suede Schuhe Größe 40 2 3
-0.2 mm
Drop
16.1 mm

Midsole softness

Note: a low durometer measurement equals a soft material, whereas a high measurement means it's firm.

The biggest headline in the Clifton 9 is its “new” ProFly+ midsole foam—it's a similar foam to the Clifton 8 but with a slightly different formulation. We were blown away by its remarkable softness!

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Our lab measurements confirmed our feelings: with a durometer reading of 20.4 HA, this shoe is 18% softer than the average.

Test results
hoka gaviota Tecton X Chaussures en Deep Teal Taille 40 2 3 20.4 HA
Average 20.9 HA
hoka gaviota bondi 7 1110518-rtos.
Compared to 330 running shoes
hoka gaviota Bondi L Suede Schuhe Größe 40 2 3
8.5 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
35.0 HA

Midsole softness in cold (%)

zapatillas de running hoka gaviota ONE ONE pie normal talla 36.5 the effects of cold in running shoes. Let's see what happens!

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Well... we've got great news for anyone planning to rock the Clifton 9 in cold weather! The ProFly foam barely gets firm at all!

After letting this hoka gaviota shoe chill in the freezer for 20 minutes, we repeated the measurement and got 24.0 HA instead of the initial 20.4 HA. That's a really small difference! And the shoe still remains much softer than the rest of the "frozen" shoes.

The difference in firmness turns out to be only 17.6% for the Clifton 9 whereas the average of road shoes hovers around 28%.

That combined with the shoe's less breathable upper is the green light for using this hoka gaviota shoe on a chilly day!

Test results
hoka gaviota Tecton X Chaussures en Deep Teal Taille 40 2 3 18%
Average 25%
Compared to 330 running shoes
hoka gaviota Bondi L Suede Schuhe Größe 40 2 3
0%
Midsole softness in cold
63%

hoka gaviota Rincon pour Hommes en Black White | Insole thickness

hoka gaviota opted for a fairly standard, padded insole for the Clifton 9. Measuring its thickness in the heel, we got 4.2 mm. Same as the average, actually.

hoka gaviota Tecton X Chaussures en Deep Teal Taille 40 2 3 insole thickness

Test results
hoka gaviota Tecton X Chaussures en Deep Teal Taille 40 2 3 4.2 mm
Average 4.4 mm
Compared to 399 running shoes
hoka gaviota Bondi L Suede Schuhe Größe 40 2 3
1.5 mm
Insole thickness
7.3 mm

Rocker

While the Clifton 9 isn't as heavily rockered as the New Balance SC Trainer featured in the video below, its curved design will aid you in every heel-to-toe transition. This is particularly noteworthy for heel strikers, considering the relatively low drop.

Compared to version 8, this ninth edition felt more alive to us. The new midsole gave the shoe a more energetic ride, and the meta-rocker was balanced and easy to get in sync with.

Ride

While its updates allowed the shoe to pick up some workout paces, we still think that this hoka gaviota shoe simply doesn't have enough bounce to sustain fast paces efficiently.

The Clifton 9 is better suited for clocking up the miles and forgetting all about speed. It might not be the best choice for faster-tempo runs and more intense activities.

Size and fit

Size

hoka gaviota Tecton X Chaussures en Deep Teal Taille 40 2 3 is true to size (1740 votes).

Owners of this shoe, how does this shoe fit?

1 size small ½ size small True to size ½ size large 1 size large
Compared to 382 running shoes
hoka gaviota Bondi L Suede Schuhe Größe 40 2 3
½ size small
Slightly small
True to size
Slightly large
½ size large

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The Clifton 9 provides an overall snug fit, though the slightly broader midfoot gives a deceptive sense of extra room. To better understand its toebox design, we created a custom gel mold, allowing us to perform precise measurements here in the lab.

The first measurement—taken at the widest point of the toebox—revealed just 92.2 mm. In our experience, this result confirms the toebox is narrower than average.

hoka gaviota Tecton X Chaussures en Deep Teal Taille 40 2 3 hoka gaviota One One continues its explosive momentum
Test results
hoka gaviota Tecton X Chaussures en Deep Teal Taille 40 2 3 92.2 mm
Average 95.5 mm
Compared to 158 running shoes
hoka gaviota Bondi L Suede Schuhe Größe 40 2 3
88.5 mm
hoka gaviota One One continues its explosive momentum
102.4 mm

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Our second measurement truly revealed the truth of the Clifton 9’s fit—just 68.9 mm, making it one of the rare shoes in our lab to dip below the 70-mm mark.

With the midsole and upper sharing the same color, the toebox appears roomier than it actually is.

In our view, this strong taper caters exclusively to those with narrow feet, who may find the Clifton 9’s narrow toe area a perfect match. However, for most runners, the tight fit and aggressive tapering (characteristic of many hoka gaviota shoes) leave much to be desired. The shape is as far as it can be from an anatomical or foot-shaped design.

hoka gaviota Tecton X Chaussures en Deep Teal Taille 40 2 3 hoka gaviota One One Mafate Speed 3 low-top sneakers
Test results
hoka gaviota Tecton X Chaussures en Deep Teal Taille 40 2 3 68.9 mm
Average 73.7 mm
Compared to 158 running shoes
hoka gaviota Bondi L Suede Schuhe Größe 40 2 3
66.7 mm
hoka gaviota One One Mafate Speed 3 low-top sneakers
83.6 mm

Toebox height

We discovered that the Clifton 9 provides noticeably more vertical room than most shoes we’ve measured in the lab, with a height of 28.9 mm. From our evaluation, that's ideal for women who tend to point their toes upward.

hoka gaviota Tecton X Chaussures en Deep Teal Taille 40 2 3 Toebox height
Test results
hoka gaviota Tecton X Chaussures en Deep Teal Taille 40 2 3 28.9 mm
Average 27.1 mm
Compared to 157 running shoes
hoka gaviota Bondi L Suede Schuhe Größe 40 2 3
22.4 mm
Toebox height
33.8 mm

Stability

Lateral stability test

Despite having no motion control features or special support in the upper, we think that the Clifton 9 could work for runners with mild overpronation. It is also a lifesaver for neutral pronators who love a touch of support as they get towards the end of the run.

Torsional rigidity

First of all, the shoe is stiff enough to provide a stable platform to land on and push off from.

In our hands-on evaluation, we rated the shoe on a 1-5 stiffness scale, with 5 being the stiffest. It scored 4 out of 5 for torsional stiffness.

This level of rigidity prevents the shoe's platform from rolling sideways easily.

Test results
hoka gaviota Tecton X Chaussures en Deep Teal Taille 40 2 3 4
Average 3.4
Compared to 382 running shoes
hoka gaviota Bondi L Suede Schuhe Größe 40 2 3
1
Torsional rigidity
5

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hoka gaviota is famously recognized for its robust and rigid heel counters, and this shoe is just another example.

The Clifton 9's heel counter is among the stiffest we've ever rated! We awarded it with the highest score 5 out of 5!

But where this shoe truly excels is in providing support for the Achilles region. If you're prone to tendinopathies or have a sensitive Achilles area, the curved heel cup design is perfect for you.

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Unlike many other shoes that press against your tendon, this one moves away from it, avoiding any unnecessary tension. This could be a game-changer for many runners.

Test results
hoka gaviota Tecton X Chaussures en Deep Teal Taille 40 2 3 5
Average 2.9
Compared to 366 running shoes
hoka gaviota Bondi L Suede Schuhe Größe 40 2 3
1
Womens hoka gaviota Speedgoat 5 Trail Running Shoes
5

Midsole width - forefoot

hoka gaviota shoes are known for having broad platforms that enhance stability, and the Clifton 9 certainly follows suit.

With the help of a caliper, we found an impressive 115.3 mm in the widest part of the forefoot. This is a couple of millimeters wider than the average.

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Test results
hoka gaviota Tecton X Chaussures en Deep Teal Taille 40 2 3 115.3 mm
Average 114.1 mm
Compared to 404 running shoes
hoka gaviota Bondi L Suede Schuhe Größe 40 2 3
102.2 mm
Midsole width - forefoot
126.9 mm

Midsole width - heel

In the widest part of the heel, our caliper showed a striking 96.0 mm! That's a good 6 mm wider than average and is certainly among the widest we've seen in our lab.

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Test results
hoka gaviota Tecton X Chaussures en Deep Teal Taille 40 2 3 96.0 mm
Average 90.6 mm
Compared to 404 running shoes
hoka gaviota Bondi L Suede Schuhe Größe 40 2 3
70.8 mm
Midsole width - heel
106.6 mm

hoka gaviota Clifton 8 Chaussures en Eggnog Shifting Sand Taille 40

We turned on our custom-made machine to measure how much force it would take to bend the hoka gaviota Clifton 9 to a 30-degree angle. As it turns out, it required slightly more than the average!

The machine stopped at 17.7N, which is definitely stiffer than most competitors—likely due to the oversized midsole and its thick, supportive midfoot area.

hoka gaviota Tecton X Chaussures en Deep Teal Taille 40 2 3 hoka gaviota Clifton 8 Chaussures en Eggnog Shifting Sand Taille 40
Test results
hoka gaviota Tecton X Chaussures en Deep Teal Taille 40 2 3 17.7N
Average 15.6N
Compared to 124 running shoes
hoka gaviota Bondi L Suede Schuhe Größe 40 2 3
4.6N
Flexibility <> Stiffness
28.5N

Weight

Despite having a thicker stack than the v8, the hoka gaviota Tecton X Chaussures en Deep Teal Taille 40 2 3 still comes in at a surprisingly lighter weight overall.

At just 8.8 oz (249g), the Clifton 9 weighs 0.7 oz (20g) lighter than your average road running shoe!

Test results
hoka gaviota Tecton X Chaussures en Deep Teal Taille 40 2 3 8.78 oz (249g)
Average 9.38 oz (266g)
Compared to 404 running shoes
hoka gaviota Bondi L Suede Schuhe Größe 40 2 3
5.61 oz (159g)
Weight
12.59 oz (357g)

Breathability

Even though the Clifton 9's upper felt really soft and cozy against the foot, we found that breathability was not that good.

Sadly, we had to rate the shoe a 3 out of 5 on our breathability test, which is below the average for road running shoes. In addition, you can see from our transparency test below, how the shoe's ventilation holes are built into a really thick upper material.

This score aligns with our microscopic examination, where we observed a dense mesh layer combined with small openings and thinner sections to promote airflow.

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Sporting moderate breathability, it might not be the top choice for sweltering summer long runs. However, these little holes ensure sufficient airflow for nearly every day of the year.

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Test results
hoka gaviota Tecton X Chaussures en Deep Teal Taille 40 2 3 3
Average 3.8
Compared to 333 running shoes
hoka gaviota Bondi L Suede Schuhe Größe 40 2 3
1
Breathability
5

Durability

Outsole hardness

From our experience, softer rubbers tend to fall behind harder compounds in terms of wear resistance. Unfortunately, our durometer measurement showed that this hoka gaviota shoe's outsole is a little softer than average at 76.0 HC.

hoka gaviota Tecton X Chaussures en Deep Teal Taille 40 2 3 outsole hardness durometer

But after a series of test runs, it wasn't as bad as we had expected!

Test results
hoka gaviota Tecton X Chaussures en Deep Teal Taille 40 2 3 76.0 HC
Average 79.7 HC
hoka gaviota bondi 7 1110518-rtos.
Compared to 384 running shoes
hoka gaviota Bondi L Suede Schuhe Größe 40 2 3
56.1 HC
Outsole hardness
93.0 HC

Outsole thickness

The Clifton's durability is saved by its thicker-than-usual outsole layer! With a caliper measurement of 3.7 mm, the rubber on this shoe is slightly thicker than average.

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This approach is great, as it would have been easier to use less, harder rubber, saving weight while maintaining durability. In return, the shoe's softer rubber helps to keep landings less harsh.

Test results
hoka gaviota Tecton X Chaussures en Deep Teal Taille 40 2 3 3.7 mm
Average 3.2 mm
Compared to 401 running shoes
hoka gaviota Bondi L Suede Schuhe Größe 40 2 3
1.0 mm
Outsole thickness
6.0 mm

Misc

Grip / Traction

Based on our wear tests, the shoe's traction underfoot is pretty good for a road shoe. We've had no problems on light trails and even grass.

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Tongue padding

We found the tongue to be 6.6 mm thick, which is 38% less padding compared to the previous model, yet 17% more than the average running shoe.

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Test results
hoka gaviota Tecton X Chaussures en Deep Teal Taille 40 2 3 6.6 mm
Average 5.8 mm
Compared to 401 running shoes
hoka gaviota Bondi L Suede Schuhe Größe 40 2 3
0.4 mm
Tongue padding
14.2 mm

Tongue: gusset type

The shoe's padded and semi-gusseted tongue provides a really snug yet comfortable fit.

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Test results
hoka gaviota Tecton X Chaussures en Deep Teal Taille 40 2 3 Both sides (semi)

Where’d those numbers go?

Another interesting tidbit about the 9th-generation Clifton: the midsole no longer has its ‘specs’ printed on the side; no need to ask Reddit for help in deciphering what they mean.

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In-shoe comfort

From afar, this upper looks quite similar to the 8. But upon closer inspection, we saw the shoe's knitted textured upper to be more durable, and accommodating.

This thicker material also provided a secure lockdown that felt especially good when turning.

What's more, hoka gaviota is a highly-regarded brand in the world of triathlon which translates to the Clifton 9's incredibly soft and buttery interior. We found that its upper allows for a super comfortable sockless experience during your daily runs. Just remember to limit those ones to under an hour to avoid any blisters or hotspots.

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The flat laces might be a bit long for some runners, but this extra length is actually beneficial if you plan on using a runner’s knot.