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Alternatives to Hoka Clifton

  • 23-09-2017 10:07am
    #1
    fennor72
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 344 ✭✭


    Hi there I've ran in the Clifton since day one. The Clifton 1 was a brilliant runner, really light and great cushioning, but since then the next 3 versions in my opinion have gradually gone backwards.
    I bought the 4 a few weeks ago and did a 20 mile run in them last weekend. They have become heavier and more responsive than I am used to. Also they seem to be showing signs of wear at an early stage.
    So I'm looking for an alternative to Hoka, I also run in kinvaras and the saucony freedom iso. Both are great half marathon shoes but I always run the Dublin marathon in Hokas but now i don't know.
    Any suggestions please


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  • #2
    Nuttzz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,784 ✭✭✭Nuttzz


    what about the hoka vanguish? I find them a very comfortable long distance runner


  • #3
    fennor72
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 344 ✭✭fennor72


    Nuttzz wrote:
    what about the hoka vanguish? I find them a very comfortable long distance runner


    Thanks I read up on vanguish it seem like a good option. Do you use them for races or just long training run?


  • #4
    Easy Rider
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 534 ✭✭✭Easy Rider


    But the vanquish are heavier then the Clifton 4 so unsure how that solves your weight complaint. I run with the Clifton 4 for longer runs and the Adidas adizero ST 8 for shorter runs up to half marathon. I ran with the Kinvara 8 in the shop and chose the Clifton for the longer runs but I will also get the Kinvara 8 to go lighter again as I still liked them. Could you find a pair of the old Clifton 2 or 3's?

    I find the Clifton 4's great for longer runs but not great for tempo and faster runs. Clifton 4's have zero problem with regards wear and I have done 250k + in them.


  • #5
    fennor72
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 344 ✭✭fennor72


    Maybe it's just my running gait but I found a little bit of wear on the sole of the Clifton after the long run. The kinvara is a great shoe and I ran the Cork marathon in them, they are very light and it was the first time I ran a marathon in a different shoe other than the hoka.
    But I don't know if it's the kinvaras or the saucony freedom but I've developed some heel pain which started after I ran a half in the freedom. The Clifton never gave me any troubles. I think the way the series has gone it's time to look around for alternatives, I wasn't a huge fan of the 2 or 3.
    I'm wondering about the saucony zealot 3 which also is supposed to have plenty of cushioning.


  • #6
    Nuttzz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,784 ✭✭✭Nuttzz


    fennor72 wrote: »
    Thanks I read up on vanguish it seem like a good option. Do you use them for races or just long training run?

    I use them for anything greater than 10 miles, be it training run or a race


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