Side by side comparison: Hoka Clifton 10 vs On Cloudsurfer Max

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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On Cloudsurfer Max
OnCloudsurfer Max

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

7.1

Solid

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$180$103$94$77$69

Unjustified

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 7Energy Return: 5Stability: 8Durability: 8Fun to Ride: 5

Run Fitness

Daily: 8Long: 6Tempo: 4Race: 3Recovery: 6

Pros & Cons

Stable platform
Premium upper feel
Durable outsole
Firm, not plush
Low energy return
Limited breathability

Specs

Best for5:30-7:00 min/km
Drop6 mm
Stack37 mm heel / 31 mm forefoot
Weight292 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Stable, firm daily trainer with premium upper; lacks plushness and energy return.

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