Side by side comparison: Hoka Clifton 10 vs New Balance 1080 v15

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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New Balance 1080 v15
New Balance1080 v15

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

8.3

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$170$170$156$128$114

Overpriced

Widely Available

Performance

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

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 8Tempo: 7Race: 5Recovery: 8

Pros & Cons

Plush, soft cushioning
Improved energy return
Lightweight for stack
Potential instability
Narrow, elongated fit
Limited arch support

Specs

Best for5:00-6:45 min/km
Drop6 mm
Stack40 mm heel / 34 mm forefoot
Weight255 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Modern plush daily trainer with improved bounce, best for neutral runners seeking comfort.

Where to Buy