Side by side comparison: Hoka Clifton 10 vs Topo Atmos 2

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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Topo Atmos 2
TopoAtmos 2

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

7.7

Solid

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$150$133$122$100$88

Unjustified

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 9Energy Return: 6Stability: 6Durability: 8Fun to Ride: 7

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 8Tempo: 5Race: 3Recovery: 8

Pros & Cons

Exceptionally soft cushioning
Spacious anatomical toe box
Excellent comfort for easy runs
Reduced stability
Loose midfoot lockdown
Limited responsiveness

Specs

Best for5:30–7:00 min/km
Drop5 mm
Stack40 mm heel / 35 mm forefoot
Weight286 g
Terrainroad
Widthwide
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Ultra-soft, roomy daily trainer excelling in comfort but lacking stability and speed.

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