HOKA Clifton 9 GTX vs HOKA Clifton 10

HOKA Clifton 9 GTX vs HOKA Clifton 10, side by side on equal terms. Differences are emphasised; matching specs are dimmed.

Specification	HOKA Clifton 9 GTX	HOKA Clifton 10
MSRP	$165	$155
Weight	272g	277.8g
Drop	5mm	8mm
Stack (heel/forefoot)	—	—
Lug depth	—	—
Surface	Road	Road
Primary use	Daily	Daily
Cushion	High	High
Firmness	Balanced	Soft
Stability	Neutral	Neutral
Plate	None	None
Waterproof	Yes	No
Midsole	—	CMEVA (compression molded EVA)
Outsole	Durabrasion rubber with traction pods	Durable abrasion rubber
Width availability	Standard	Standard
Best for	Runners who want a plush daily trainer that keeps feet dry in rain, snow, and slush.	Easy daily miles and recovery runs where soft cushioning matters more than speed.
Avoid if	You want a responsive shoe for faster workouts or you run mostly in warm, dry conditions where the waterproof membrane just adds heat and cost.	You want a responsive shoe for tempo work or you need a wide fitting.
Lowest offer	—	—

Which should you pick?

head-to-head · opinion

Both the Clifton 9 GTX and Clifton 10 are plush, high-cushion daily trainers, so the real choice is weather protection versus breathability: the 9 GTX adds a waterproof membrane to keep feet dry in rain, snow, and slush, while the non-waterproof Clifton 10 runs cooler and costs $10 less. Pick the 9 GTX if you regularly train in wet or wintry conditions; go with the Clifton 10 for easy miles in warm, dry weather where the membrane just adds heat. Neither is built for speed, so tempo runners should look elsewhere.