Side by side comparison: Hoka Arahi 9 vs Hoka Clifton 10

Hoka Arahi 9
HokaArahi 9

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

7.6

Solid

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$155$132$121$99$88

Unjustified

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 4Stability: 9Durability: 9Fun to Ride: 5

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 7Tempo: 4Race: 3Recovery: 7

Pros & Cons

Outstanding stability
Durable outsole
Breathable, supportive upper
Poor energy return
Heavy for category
Tapered toe box

Specs

Best for5:30–7:00 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack38 mm heel / 30 mm forefoot
Weight284 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationoverpronation
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Stable daily trainer with plush heel, firm ride, and outstanding durability for easy miles.

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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