daily trainerHOKA
Clifton 9 GTX
Empowering runners to log their miles no matter the weather, the Clifton 9 GTX features GORE-TEX Invisible Fit and weather-ready traction pods — HOKA's first-ever weatherproof road shoe.
$200MSRP
Comparable specifications
Use these measurements to compare shoes on equal terms.
- Terrain
- road
- Use
- daily trainer
- Cushioning
- moderate
- Weight
- 272g
- Drop
- 5mm
- Stack
- 0/0mm
- Widths
- standard
- Release
- 2023
WaterproofRoadDaily trainingRecovery runsWet conditionsWinterWaterproof
Our read
Editorial interpretation from the specs and what we know of this shoe — not lab-tested.
Ride
Soft, high-stack cushioning with a balanced 5 mm drop that favors easy, steady mileage rather than quick turnover.
Fit
Standard width only with a snug GORE-TEX Invisible Fit upper that runs slightly warmer and closer than the non-GTX Clifton 9.
Best for
Runners who want a plush daily trainer that keeps feet dry in rain, snow, and slush.
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.
- Cushion
- 4/5
- Stability
- 3/5
- Responsiveness
- 2/5
- Value
- 2/5
Sources
What informed our read. We link out rather than reproduce others’ reviews.