HOKA Clifton 7

The acclaimed Hoka One One Clifton reach their seventh version remaining faithful to the philosophy of their predecessor models: cushioning and lightness to offer a dynamic response Why touch what has also worked? Despite this continuity, the Hoka One One Clifton 7 incorporates improvements, especially in the upper, with the idea of optimizing fit, comfort and convenience.

As the flagship and top of the range of the American brand, the Hoka One One Clifton 7 continues to present itself as that running shoe oriented to daily training, and that perfectly combines a great balance between lightness and comfort, adapting to different runner profiles to do miles on the asphalt at really lively rhythms.

Hoka One One Clifton 7, its most outstanding features

Before listing all the new features of the Hoka One One Clifton 7 cushionedRunning shoes, we must first take a look at the details that remain unchanged and make this model a best-seller.

As a whole, the Hoka One One Clifton 7 maintains the main argument in its favor: smooth transitions with a high level of protection, contained in the lowest possible weight of the shoe. To a large extent, this maxim is fulfilled with the same midsole we have already seen in the Hoka One One Clifton 6 That is, an evolved EVA compound with a double mission: to provide a high degree of shock absorption in a more efficient way, while at the same time the model is able to offer an optimal reactivity to move fast.

Another detail that does not go unnoticed is the characteristic curved design of the midsole in the forefoot, which, like a rocker, provides greater fluidity in each stride. So, despite that oversized midsole, which seems to indicate that we are talking about a robust and compact running shoe, the Hoka One One Clifton 7 still behaves like the maximum cushioning model that it is, but also retaining that surprising lightness.

All the new features of the Hoka One One Clifton 7

All in all, the main new features of this latest update of the Hoka One One One Clifton 7 are confined to the upper of the shoe. An upper that has been redesigned with a new engineered mesh, made with fewer overlapping layers. A change that not only improves the fit and breathability, but with which these Hoka One One Clifton 7 have also managed to lighten the weight of the shoe by a few grams, but that are noticeable in each stride.

On the other hand, and with that maxim of favoring smoother transitions, the Hoka One One Clifton 7 also affects the structure of the heel. Thus, in this new version of the Clifton 7 compared to its predecessor, the heel area has a new, more aerodynamic finish, which helps to put on (or take off) the model more quickly and easily. Not forgetting that it also helps to reinforce the support at this strategic point of the shoe.

The top of the range of the Hoka One One Clifton 7 does not present major changes in the outsole either, as the same pattern is preserved as in the Clifton 6 with rubber reinforcements to increase resistance to wear and prolong its useful life.

Hoka One One Clifton 7, user profile

The technical specifications of the Hoka One One Clifton 7 remain intact with a 5 mmdrop, and a somewhat reduced weight, staying at 242 grams, about 9 grams less gain, and that can make the difference to be an even more reactive model.

As in the rest of the models of the series, the good thing about these Hoka One One Clifton 7 is that it is a daily training shoe with maximum cushioning, and that fits different runner profiles, from beginners to the most experienced.

Designed for runners with neutral stride, and medium weight, up to 75 kilos; these Hoka One One Clifton 7 are designed for long distance running, including marathon, and for fast paces that allow you to set time goals in the race. Lightweight, cushioned and dynamic design, Hoka One One's trademark.