HOKA Clifton 8
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Performance
Details of Clifton 8
| Gender | Men , Women |
| Men weight | 250 gr |
| Women weight | 215 gr |
| Drop | 5 mm |
| Cushion | High |
| Runner weight | Medium , Strong |
| Running gait | Neutral |
| Surface | Road |
| Use | training |
| Pace | Medium |
| Foot | Normal feet |
| Strike | heel |
| Distance | 10K , Half-marathon , Marathon |
| Colour | Blue , White , Black |
| Year | 2021 |
HOKA ONE ONE's award-winning Clifton franchise has been revamped, and although the changes may seem subtle, they are noticeable with every step. In fact, the American brand's product developers have opted to keep everything that proved successful with the last model, and only update its most critical aspects, and thus the HOKA ONE ONE Clifton 8 remains one of the brand's signature running shoes, with its soft and lightweight cushioning.
The HOKA ONE ONE Clifton 8 is a trainer with maximum cushioning, and its main updates can be found in several of the model's strategic areas, such as its upper and midsole. The aim of the new version of the Clifton 8 is to improve the running experience with a better response, without compromising the trainer's stability and light tread. Now, when wearing the HOKA ONE ONE Clifton 8, your transitions will be smoother and more responsive.
Why might the HOKA ONE ONE Clifton 8 be the right running shoe for you?
As with previous versions, the HOKA ONE ONE Clifton 8 has not changed its target audience: neutral-gait runners looking for a great balance between cushioning and stability, as well as great responsiveness and lightness.
With its low-key shape and a 5 millimetre drop, a trademark of the North American company, HOKA ONE ONE's Clifton 8 can be adapted to run at different paces, and always with medium and long distances as the ultimate goal.
In addition, the Clifton 8 series has also managed to establish itself as one of the best trainers to carry out recovery runs which are highly necessary in personalised training plans for all types of runners. Its performance speaks for itself: a dynamic and well-cushioned stride, optimal for high-volume mileage runs with one of the highest levels of protection and safety in the running shoe market.
So, if we analyse the main new features of HOKA ONE ONE's Clifton 8, a trainer with top-of-the-range cushioning, one major update is an improvement in aerodynamics, where the redesign of its upper plays a big part.
But let's look first at the impressive midsole. The eighth version of the Clifton has a compression-moulded EVA midsole, which is lighter and more reactive than the HOKA ONE ONE Clifton 7, which means that transitions are lighter and smoother, and, no doubt, more efficient over every kilometre you run.
The heel area has also been reinforced to add more cushioning and comfort in this key area of the running shoe. Similarly, the combination of the upper's redesigned technical mesh and a well-padded tongue serve to increase comfort and breathability.
Key points of the new HOKA ONE ONE Clifton 8
Taking everything that has been said about the HOKA ONE ONE Clifton 8, let's summarise with these three key points:
- Meta-Rocker midsole contributing to a smoother ride.
- Combination of a more breathable mesh upper and better padded tongue for improved fit and comfort.
- Reinforced heel with extra cushioning to increase the sensation of a soft and light footstrike.
Regarding the technical specifications, the HOKA ONE ONE Clifton 8 still has a 5-millimetre drop and lighter weights with about 250 grams for the male model and about 215 grams for the female version. In short, a lighter version than the previous version of the HOKA ONE ONE Clifton 8.
The concept of the new HOKA ONE ONE Clifton 8 is none other than to deliver on its promise: comfortable and soft cushioning with its maximalist midsole and the brand's most cutting-edge resources so that the runner is able to run with responsiveness and lightness in each step, guaranteeing success.