The Hoka Clifton 9 Is Still an Astounding 20% Off
GQ RecommendsThese fast-paced shoes are a little slow when it comes to realizing it's no longer Cyber Monday.By Tyler Chin December 3, 2024Save this storySaveSave this storySaveAll products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.Last updated on 12/03/2024 at 1:00 PM: We added new products on sale and made sure everything was still in stock.Have you seen what day it is? Clearly Hoka hasn't, because the Hoka Clifton 9—literally the most popular running shoe in the whole damn world, according to Strava's 2023 data—is still marked down to Black Friday-level prices, and we'd love for you and the dogs to get the cushy comfort you've been (literally) aching for on the cheap.In our fitness writer Tanner Bowden's pursuit of clocking miles everywhere around the globe, he's found every iteration of the Clifton to be top-notch. "For everyday miles, the Clifton is hard to beat," Bowden wrote in our rundown of the best Hoka shoes. He's taken these neutral runners on basically every kind of run, whether they were recovery days, long-distance haulers, or even a 15-miler on the trail where the idea for Hoka was first born.Cliftons, and Hoka in general, are all about cushiony comfort. These have a 40-millimeter stack height, 3 millimeters taller than before, while being lighter than every other previous model. The result is a soft landing, while responsive foam helps to keep you moving with minimal effort. For $145, you could do a lot worse than the Clifton 9, and at their sale price of $116, you'd be passing up a chance to run on clouds.HokaClifton 9 Running Shoe$145 $116 Hoka$145 $116 Zappos$145 $116 Dick's Sporting Goods8 More Hoka Deals to ShopHokaOra Recovery Mule$80 $64 ZapposIf you're not wearing recovery shoes post-workout, you're not doing this whole workout thing right. These mules provide optimal foot support and cushioning so you can perform better, sooner.HokaKaha 2 GTX Hiking Boots$240 $180 REIBackpackers have known for a long time that Hoka's unique design disposition isn't just for runners, and this is the boot they'll say underlines the point. Then again, with Vibram lugs, a plush upper, and massively supportive heel making the case, they don't have to say much at all.HokaSpeedgoat 5 Trail-Running Shoes$155 $125 REIThis might be last year's version of one of Hoka's most popular trail running shoes but it was also one of the most well-liked. Whether you're running near or far on trails that are technical or buffed-out—or just need something to hike around in—the Speedgoat has what you need.HokaBondi 8 Running Shoes$165 $132 HokaWith 33-millimeters of rubber beneath its heel, the big-soled Bondi perhaps best exemplifies the Hoka aesthetic. Looks and feel are closely aligned here though—this thing is as comfy and plush as sneakers come.HokaRincon 4 Running Shoes$125 $100 HokaFor a durable shoe that offers excellent energy return, the Rincon 4 will conquer all of your miles and push your farther than ever before.HokaSpeedgoat 5 Trail-Running Shoes$155 $125 REIThis might be last year's version of one of Hoka's most popular trail running shoes but it was also one of the most well-liked. Whether you're running near or far on trails that are technical or buffed-out—or just need something to hike around in—the Speedgoat has what you need.HokaArahi 7$145 $116 HokaIf you're game for blue or white, you can snag the latest version of Hoka's go-to stability shoe for everyday running with a little knocked off the top. The Arahi has the same rolle and bounce as other Hokas but it adds a little extra support to each step. HokaMach 6 Running Shoes$140 $112 ZapposThe Mach 6 might be more streamlined than some other Hoka shoes but for runners who want a plush outsole while holding onto a closest-to-the-road feel, this made-for-everyday-speed shoe is the ticket.
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Last updated on 12/03/2024 at 1:00 PM: We added new products on sale and made sure everything was still in stock.
Have you seen what day it is? Clearly Hoka hasn't, because the Hoka Clifton 9—literally the most popular running shoe in the whole damn world, according to Strava's 2023 data—is still marked down to Black Friday-level prices, and we'd love for you and the dogs to get the cushy comfort you've been (literally) aching for on the cheap.
In our fitness writer Tanner Bowden's pursuit of clocking miles everywhere around the globe, he's found every iteration of the Clifton to be top-notch. "For everyday miles, the Clifton is hard to beat," Bowden wrote in our rundown of the best Hoka shoes. He's taken these neutral runners on basically every kind of run, whether they were recovery days, long-distance haulers, or even a 15-miler on the trail where the idea for Hoka was first born.
Cliftons, and Hoka in general, are all about cushiony comfort. These have a 40-millimeter stack height, 3 millimeters taller than before, while being lighter than every other previous model. The result is a soft landing, while responsive foam helps to keep you moving with minimal effort. For $145, you could do a lot worse than the Clifton 9, and at their sale price of $116, you'd be passing up a chance to run on clouds.