Facts

  • Terrain

    Road

    Shoes best for road, track and light gravel. See the best road shoes.

    Trail

    Shoes best for trail, off road, mountains and other unstable surfaces. See the best trail shoes.

    Good to know

    As long as you stick to the road or path, and if you want just one running shoe, buy a road running shoe.

  • Arch support

    Neutral / cushion / high arch

    Shoes for runners who do not need any additional arch support (Around 50% of runners). Best for people with normal, high or medium high arches. See the best neutral shoes.

    Stability / overpronation / normal arch

    Shoes for runners who need mild to moderate arch support (Around 45% of runners). Best for runners with a low arch. See the best stability shoes.

    Motion control / severe overpronation / flat feet

    Shoes for runners who needs a lot of arch support. Best for runners with flat feet. See the best motion control shoes.

    Good to know

    - Rule of thumb: If in doubt, buy neutral shoes to avoid injuries.
    - More about arch support in this video.
    - Find your arch type by following steps from this video.

  • Use

    Daily running

    Cushioned shoes for your daily easy running. Great comfort. See best shoes for daily running.

    Competition

    Lightweight shoes good for races, interval training, tempo runs and fartlek. Here are the best competition running shoes.

    Good to know

    If you want just one pair of shoes, buy a shoe for daily running.

  • Price
    $135
  • Weight
    Men: 9.4oz
    Women: 7.6oz
  • Heel to toe drop
    Men: 5mm
    Women: 5mm

    The height difference from the heel to the forefoot, also known as heel drop, toe spring, heel to toe spring or simply drop.

    There are many opinions about what a good heel drop is. We do not recommend any in particular. Lean more in this video.

  • Heel height
    Men: 30mm
    Women: 30mm
  • Forefoot height
    Men: 25mm
    Women: 25mm
  • Width
    Men: Standard
    Women: Standard, Wide
  • Release date
    Sep 2018
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Rankings

Top 23% overall
Best running shoes
Top 33% Hoka One One
Best Hoka One One running shoes
Top 39% most popular
Most popular road running shoes

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91 / 100 based on 1 expert reviews

  • 91 / 100 | The Active Guy

    If you are looking for a neutral running shoe that is responsive, lightweight, and fast, you should give the Clifton 5 Knit a try!

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Updates to Hoka One One Clifton 5 Knit

  • The Hoka One One Clifton 5 Knit is a neutral pronator’s companion on the roads. This product’s purpose is to provide sure performance and a comfortable underfoot experience. As the name suggests, the upper is made up of a knitted fabric; such is the distinguishing factor between this model and the original Hoka One One Clifton 5 running shoe, which uses an engineered mesh façade.
  • An EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate) midsole is responsible for carrying the foot throughout the gait cycle. A semi-rocker shape helps in easing the transitionary movements of each step. A rubber compound protects against wear-and-tear.

Hoka One One Clifton 5 Knit size and fit

The standard measurements were used in the making of the Hoka One One Clifton 5 Knit, yet it is worth noting that trying out the shoe helps in ultimately securing a comfortable in-shoe experience. When it comes to width, the available options for men are D – Medium and 2E – Wide; for women, the variant is B – Medium.

Outsole

The outsole unit of the Hoka One One Clifton 5 Knit has been configured to be filled with contact points. Semi-prominent nodes are responsible for such a trait, heightening traction through constant ground interaction.

High-Abrasion Lightweight Rubber is patterned on the areas of the external pad that are more susceptible to wear-and-tear. Its grippy construction provides surface grip, as well, especially on the roads.

Midsole

Ethylene vinyl acetate is what makes up the midsole unit of the Hoka One One Clifton 5 Knit. This component runs the entire length of the shoe, aiming to cushion the foot throughout the running session. It is also made to be more lightweight than other variants of EVA.

A rocker shape called the Early Stage Meta-Rocker Geometry graces the midsole. Its purpose is to support the natural heel-to-toe transition of the foot as it goes through the gait cycle.

A Molded Ortholite® Sockliner is placed on top of the main cushioning unit. This add-on offers contoured support to the curves of the underfoot. Furthermore, it has antimicrobial and anti-moisture capacities that maintain a healthy and odor-free interior chamber.

Upper

The upper unit of the Hoka One One Clifton 5 Knit features a knitted fabric, which adapts to the shape and motion of the foot that’s wearing it. The cloth-like characteristic of this material contributes to a wrap that is free of irritation.

A stretchy collar mimics the top of a sock, with a stretchy garter serving as the ankle-and-heel securer. Stitching reinforces this facet, keeping it taut and intact.

A printed heel counter bearing the word ‘HOKA’ holds the back of the foot in place, preventing it from exiting the foot-chamber involuntarily.

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