Ergo,Im very particular about my footwear.
Find my full review below, plus what podiatrists say about theHoka Clifton 9.
What stands out to most aboutthis shoeis its signature early stageMetaRockerTM design, which providessmooth transitionswhile walking or running.
The shoe is4 grams lighterthan its predecessor, weighing in at just 7.30 ounces.
Plus, the entireshoeis made from vegan materials.
I also wore them on about a dozen walks and during two strength training workouts.
I noticed it before I even laced up the shoes.
While aesthetically I love the Cliftonschunky design, its actually what kept me from testing them for so long.
Spoiler alert: Its not.
These aresome of the lightest sneakers in my running shoe arsenal, thanks to the airy EVA foam.
At times when Im running or walking,I feel like the shoe is doing the work for me.
And the best part is that the thick cushioning gives a soft,seamless landingwithminimal impact on my joints.
This is definitely my biggest qualm with theHoka Clifton 9sneakers.
Thankfully, its an easy fix, butId recommend going down a half or full size.
Ive only had mine for a few weeks and they seem to be holding up well so far.
Kornfeld adds that theClifton 9is a great pick if walking and standing tend to put stress on your feet.
Its midfoot rocker bottomeases stress on the achillesas well as eases weight-bearing load in the forefoot.
“The active foot frame is designed to cradle the foot forstabilityandcomfort, Sharkey explains.
