Side by side comparison: Hoka Clifton 11 vs Nike Vomero 18

Hoka Clifton 11
HokaClifton 11

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

7.7

Solid

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$155$137$126$103$92

Unjustified

Widely Available

Performance

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

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 8Tempo: 4Race: 3Recovery: 8

Pros & Cons

Plush cushioning
Stable platform
Improved flexibility
Low energy return
Dull ride feel
Narrow toebox

Specs

Best for5:30–7:00 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack42 mm heel / 34 mm forefoot
Weight283 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Comfort-focused daily trainer with plush cushioning and stability, but lacks energy return.

Nike Vomero 18
NikeVomero 18

Max Cushioned

Product Judgment

8.2

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$155$209$191$156$139

Buy

Widely Available

Performance

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

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 9Tempo: 5Race: 4Recovery: 8

Pros & Cons

Plush max cushioning
Stable wide platform
Durable outsole
Heavy for daily use
Narrow toe box
Limited breathability

Specs

Best for5:30–7:30 min/km
Drop10 mm
Stack44 mm heel / 34 mm forefoot
Weight298 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

A plush, stable max-cushion trainer best for easy and long runs; Strong tier comfort.

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