HOKA ONE ONE Clifton 5 Knit

Overall Grades And Reviews

8.5 Overall Grade
6 reviews
Trainer Neutral

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Pros

  • No reviewers reported getting injured in this shoe.
  • Rated among the top 10% of shoes on comfort.
  • Rated among the top 5% of shoes on cushioning.

Cons

  • Reviewers rate this shoe worse than the HOKA ONE ONE Clifton 5.
  • Rated below average overall.
  • Rated below average on durability.

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Shoe Comparison

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HOKA ONE ONE Clifton 5 Knit
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Shoe Properties
Shoe Type
Trainer
Trainer
Trainer
Trainer
Pronation Control
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
9.2 oz. (men's), 7.2 oz. (women's)
10 oz. (men's), 9 oz. (women's)
9.6 oz. (men's), 8.4 oz. (women's)
11.1 oz. (men's), 10.1 oz. (women's)
Stack Height
29mm.
40mm.
35mm.
43mm.
Forefoot Height
24mm.
35mm.
23mm.
39mm.
Drop Height
5 mm.
5 mm.
12 mm.
4 mm.
Upper material
Breathable Engineered Knit Upper, Gusseted Tongue, Reinforced Eyestays
Refined 3D Fit Print mesh, Recycled Materials include:
Engineered mesh, Lycra comfort frame, Internal heel counter, Pillowed Tongue
Shoe Released
Q3 2018
Q1 2023
Q4 2022
Q3 2022
MSRP
$135
$145
$140
$165
LRC Ratings
Out of 10
Overall
8.5
8.9
9.2
9.0
Comfort
9.0
9.2
9.1
9.6
Cushioning
9.3
9.4
9.1
9.6
Durability
8.0
7.9
8.8
8.1
Appearance
7.9
8.6
8.2
7.8
Value
7.7
8.0
8.5
7.7

Reader Reviews

  • Good improvement to Clifton 4, but why knit?

    50 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
    Overall
    8.0
    Comfort
    10.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    10.0
    Appearance
    6.0
    Value
    6.0

    A solid version of Cliftons. Improved from 4, although getting too heavy. I don't understand the knit option, though. It makes for a stiff upper. Durability has been solid after 400 miles.

  • Dependable

    37 miles per week, overpronator, medium arches
    Overall
    8.0
    Comfort
    9.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    7.0
    Appearance
    8.0
    Value
    8.0

    As a older runner who likes cushioning on daily runs the Clifton has been my go to shoe for years. Not good for any tempo/hill/workouts for me.

  • Used to love these

    33 miles per week, neutral pronator, high arches
    Overall
    8.0
    Comfort
    8.0
    Cushioning
    9.0
    Durability
    8.0
    Appearance
    5.0
    Value
    3.0

    Clifton 5 better than 4, but not as good as 3. Cushioning felt a bit too squishy. Felt heavier in weight, too.

  • Comfy but Wide

    25 miles per week, overpronator, high arches
    Overall
    8.0
    Comfort
    10.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    9.0
    Appearance
    8.0
    Value
    9.0

    I love how cushioned this shoe is; it's perfect for easy run days. It feels like running on clouds and makes my joints feel great. However, I have a pretty narrow foot, and it is super wide. It ends up rubbing my arches and leaving lots of blisters. I still wear it though, because it's worth it for my joints.

  • Great for old guys!

    25 miles per week
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    10.0
    Cushioning
    9.0
    Durability
    7.0
    Appearance
    6.0
    Value
    9.0

    Knee problems over the years have me loving my Hokas-- love it's extra wide toe box for my bunions