Side by side comparison: Altra FWD VIA vs Hoka Clifton 10

Altra FWD VIA
AltraFWD VIA

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

7.8

Solid

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$120$138$127$104$92

Reasonable

Phasing Out

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 6Stability: 8Durability: 6Fun to Ride: 7

Run Fitness

Daily: 8Long: 7Tempo: 5Race: 4Recovery: 8

Pros & Cons

Roomy anatomical toe box
Stable wide platform
Comfortable plush upper
Limited energy return
Average durability
Moderate breathability

Specs

Best for5:00-6:45 min/km
Drop4 mm
Stack37 mm heel / 33 mm forefoot
Weight269 g
Terrainroad
Widthwide
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Stable, roomy daily trainer prioritizing comfort and fit over speed or bounce.

Hoka Clifton 10
HokaClifton 10

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

8.4

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$155$177$163$133$118

Reasonable

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 9Energy Return: 6Stability: 8Durability: 8Fun to Ride: 6

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 9Tempo: 6Race: 4Recovery: 8

Pros & Cons

Excellent cushioning
Stable neutral platform
Comfortable upper fit
Limited responsiveness at speed
Heavier than earlier versions

Specs

Best for5:00–6:45 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack43 mm heel / 35 mm forefoot
Weight278 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

A comfort-first daily trainer that sets a high benchmark for stable, high-mileage road running.

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