Comments on: Hoka Clifton 2 Review: A Solid Update

By: Jeff

Jeff — Wed, 06 Jul 2016 14:30:47 +0000

In reply to Debbie Voiles. Debbie Voiles, I am having the same issues as you. Ive run in these shoes 3 times and I also have gotten blisters on the back of my heels. This is very annoying. Other than not knowing what to do to solve this I do like the shoes. Anyone have any advice?

By: Debbie Voiles

Debbie Voiles — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 16:16:37 +0000

I’d have to say that after several hundred miles on two pairs of Clifton 1’s, I was very disappointed with the 2’s. I had sized down for the 1’s. Loved the fit, although I did always use both inserts, since I have bony feet. In the 2’s, I got blisters on both feet about two inches from the back of the heel on the inside. Never got blisters from my 1’s. The toe box is definitely smaller, too. Should have sized back up, but I was too unhappy with the rest of the update and sold them after two runs. Maybe this poor fit mostly affects women. I’ve only found one woman who has liked the 2’s. They really screwed up a magnificent shoe. The 1 was the best shoe I’ve ever worn in 39 years of running, an engineering marvel.

By: Frank

Frank — Sat, 20 Feb 2016 22:31:20 +0000

I could not agree more with your review. Thankfully, I still have two pairs of the Clifton 2s still in the box that I have not used yet. I have about 300 miles on my current pair. I have been rotating with the Bondi 4s, which are awesome for long runs (over 15 miles). I am going to buy a couple more pairs of the Bondi 4s just in case Hoka changes those too.

By: Runner

Runner — Sat, 20 Feb 2016 19:53:54 +0000

The Hoka Clifton1 was a masterpiece. The 2’s padded tongue is useless and the extra weight is detrimental. Although the 2 is not a lousy shoe, it is an significant step in the wrong direction. I wrote to Hoka to ask them to go back to the Clifton 1 design. Hopefully, they will listen.

By: Justus Stull

Justus Stull — Sat, 20 Feb 2016 17:05:23 +0000

I have logged 1000+ in the original and just now have got to log a hundred in the 2 including a 26 mile training run. 2 things stand out. Hoka’s quality control is lacking. I have 2 pair of 2s and they feel different, one rubs my toe from the sloppy tongue where the other does not. Hoka also has taken away the best parts of the 1. They added weight and that cushy tongue. They also added in thick insoles. The 1 was a masterpiece of modern running shoe. The 2 is just another overweight trainer.

By: Brian

Brian — Sat, 06 Feb 2016 20:40:32 +0000

I ran about 100 miles in the clifton1 and about 125 so far in the 2’s. Here are the differences: the 1 is lighter and more squishy (not even close, the 2 is much more firm). The lateral support feels better in the 2. I had IT band issues running in the 1’s and none of that in the two’s. Both still have a snug fit. The two’s are a little more snug though. the toe box–just barely fits for me and my feet are not wide and my pinky toe gets squashed a bit. I think if your foot tends to run on the wider side these shoes might be uncomfortable without skipping the toe holes with your laces? I double sock–opting for slightly larger than slightly smaller. the tongue is a HUGE upgrade in the 2. Overall i still love Hoka products but you definitely need to try them on before ordering over the internet as they fit differently. THANKS FOR THE REVIEW!

By: Mark higgins

Mark higgins — Wed, 13 Jan 2016 19:11:28 +0000

In reply to Patrick Libuda. No its just the angle,the sole looks identical

By: Mark higgins

Mark higgins — Wed, 13 Jan 2016 18:37:49 +0000

In reply to Ron Johnston. Contacted Hoka about it as I have exactly the same issues.They acknowledged they have received a lot of feedback saying the same thing and have rectified it in the Clifton 3's,available in July!

By: Leslie Tarver

Leslie Tarver — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 19:29:19 +0000

In reply to EJ. I feel the same exact way about the color options! I don't know how accurate this is, but I saw that runningshoes.com will have Clifton 2s in black/graphite (yes!!!!!) and another subdued cool grey with a neon pink in Jan2016. I need a new pair like yesterday but also really want to see if that black comes out!

By: Patrick Libuda

Patrick Libuda — Sat, 03 Oct 2015 19:44:46 +0000

Hi,

As I happen to have the Clifton 1s I cannot help but laugh my head off with regard to the photos of the outsoles. Particularly photo number 5 looks like a negative. Things going outside and inside literally are reversed.

Cheers
Patrick

By: doug

doug — Thu, 24 Sep 2015 20:50:09 +0000

Quick question: Has anyone else had ITB issues once switching to this shoe? I’ve never had IT issue, and now, for the first time, I do. I’m wondering whether the forced midfoot-strike is causing it.

By: Greg

Greg — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 01:11:28 +0000

In reply to Greg. Update. I have about 400km on the C2s. Ran my latest HM (3rd in the C2s). Pulled up quite sore. They seem to have taken quite a bit of wear and when compared to a new pair they look like they have taken a beating. It actually seems consistent with my other shoes that they start getting worn out in the EVA at this point (I am under 60kgs!). Might try Adidas boost!