HOKA Clifton v10 vs Saucony Endorphin Azura v1

Ride profile: maximal cushion , neutral stability .

• Hoka's flagship daily trainer, but this version feels slightly stabilized and is not the reviewer's favorite Clifton — he would drop it first from his Hoka rotation.

  Ride:Tall stack height, low heel drop, and front rocker yield a comfy, chill ride. This version skews slightly stabilized, which the reviewer prefers less than the Clifton 9's livelier feel.

  In their words: "isn't my favorite Clifton" · "comfy and chill" · "slightly stabilized side"

  — Kofuzi , source

• A reliable, comfortable and stable daily trainer that's a good general crowd-pleaser for easy and long runs, even if the EVA midsole lacks excitement.

  Ride:Smooth, stable, well-cushioned ride with a mild rocker; EVA foam is flat and not particularly lively but reliable; wider base gives better stability than the Puma

  Fit:True to size with multiple width options available; padded tongue and well-padded upper; good heel and midfoot hold; roomier toe box than the Puma

  In their words: "fairly flat and dull foam" · "very assured and very reliable" · "easy run end of the spectrum"

  — The Run Testers , 31 mi tested , source

• An essential, Swiss Army knife style shoe — super comfortable and stable for all-day wear plus easy runs, though not an exciting out-and-out running shoe.

  Ride:Very comfortable and stable with a wide platform; CMEVA foam is reliable but uninspiring, missing the excitement of shoes like the Vomero 18.

  Fit:Chris prefers to go half a size up in Hoka; lockdown is typical Clifton.

  In their words: "really boring CME EVA foam" · "always up half a size in Hoker shoes" · "does all the basics very well"

  — FORDY RUNS , source

• Steve gives the Clifton 10 a solid two thumbs up — the bumped heel drop, slightly softer feel, and added lateral stability make it feel like a genuine new Clifton rather than a repackaged old one.

  Ride:Slightly softer once broken in versus the Clifton 9; same compression-molded EVA midsole (no super-critical foam). Offers a bit more lateral stability. 8mm drop is a meaningful change from prior 5mm.

  In their words: "it's a little bit softer" · "more stability on the lateral side" · "still that heritage shoe"

  — Run Moore , source

Ride profile: high cushion , neutral stability .

• Runner-up traditional daily trainer — a PWRRUN PB (PEBA) midsole with speed roll rocker delivering a firmer, more stable, durable ride than the Evo SL, though less lively.

  In their words: "lightweight, fast, versatile shoe" · "soften up a little bit over time" · "not quite as lively as the Adel"

  — The Run Testers , source

• David's #1 shoe of 2026 so far — a versatile, stable-neutral trainer with a late-stage rocker that handles both easy miles and faster efforts in the same ride. Andrea's mechanics did not mesh with it.

  Ride:Built on the Endorphin Elite 1 platform with a late-stage rocker; Power Run PB is firmer than Power Run HG but still a bouncy peba compound. Feels stable-neutral underfoot and stiff even without a plate. David says it settles into rhythm at easy paces and still springs off the rocker when he picks up the pace. Andrea found it too firm with the forefoot rocker hitting too early for her mechanics.

  In their words: "fall into rhythm really easy" · "stable neutral underf foot" · "feel familiar and resonant to me"

  — Doctors of Running , source

• A close peer to the Neo Zen 2 with a more stable, less compressive ride but weaker tongue lockdown.

  Ride:Denser and more consistent underfoot than Neo Zen 2 — a nod for stability seekers.

  Fit:Tongue slide noted on longer efforts; insole not a perfect fit.

  In their words: "more aggressive outsole design" · "I had some tongue slide and slip" · "a slightly more stable ride"

  — EDDBUD , source

• A versatile non-plated daily trainer that sits between the Adidas Evo SL and ASICS Superblast, with a firmer, stable ride that handles everything from easy miles to tempo and long runs; the only real letdown is a poor wet-weather outsole.

  Ride:Firmer than expected PWRRUN PB ride paired with aggressive toe spring and Speed Roll delivers a stable, versatile ride across easy to tempo paces.

  Fit:Fits true to size with a nice mesh upper, decent heel padding, and adequate toe box depth.

  In their words: "It's firmer than you would think" · "the versatility of the shoe is excellent" · "This outsole is terrible"

  — FORDY RUNS , 40 mi tested , source