FORDY RUNS says the Clifton 11 is basically the same shoe as v10 with marginal upper and comfort tweaks — stable and versatile, but not worth the premium over the much cheaper v10, and the Brooks Ghost Max 4 edges it out on running capability. — FORDY RUNS
Believe in the Run frame the Clifton 11 as the unchanged, familiar half of the lineup — a standard running-and-walking shoe for easy and recovery days rather than performance.
Best for: Runners who want a comfortable, familiar everyday running-and-walking shoe for easy and recovery days.
Best for: Runners who want a comfortable, familiar daily shoe that also works for all-day casual wear.
The reviewer recommends the regular Clifton 11 over the Pro for those focused on casual walking, being on their feet all day, or wanting a simpler, more traditional, comfort-oriented daily ride.
Best for: Casual walking, all-day wear, and runners who prefer a softer, simpler, more traditional daily ride at a lower price than the Pro.
Ben Parkes calls the Clifton 11 a safe, comfortable, and stable but performance-dated daily trainer that's better suited to walking and easy running than faster training or racing.
Best for: Daily easy runs and all-day walking or standing, especially for beginner runners wanting a safe, stable, dependable trainer.
Won all five rounds of the Doctors of Running flagship-trainer bracket to take the title; the panel's consensus pick as the most improved, smoothest-transitioning Clifton in years despite durability concerns.
Best for: Easy days, long runs, standing/walking — not intended for workouts.
The Clifton 11 is the first version the reviewer has genuinely enjoyed, offering a significantly improved fit and smoother ride transition over v10 despite being marketed as only an upper update; the reviewer recommends spending the extra money for v11 over the discounted v10.
Best for: Easy miles and long runs for neutral to mildly overpronating runners, particularly those with Achilles tendon issues who benefit from the rockered geometry and moderate 8mm drop.
FORDY RUNS says the Clifton 11 is basically the same shoe as v10 with marginal upper and comfort tweaks — stable and versatile, but not worth the premium over the much cheaper v10, and the Brooks Ghost Max 4 edges it out on running capability.
Best for: An everyday, live-in daily trainer for easy-to-marathon-pace miles and casual all-day wear.
An unchanged, dependable, Goldilocks-balanced daily trainer that works well for daily runs, walking, and all-day standing, but the reviewer finds it's grown a bit boring and slightly overpriced at $155 for a shoe nearly identical to the Clifton 10.
Best for: Daily training, walking for exercise, and people on their feet all day (retail, healthcare)
A safe, comfortable update that performs very similarly to the Clifton 10, but the reviewer feels the Clifton line has drifted into more of an everyday/walking/lifestyle shoe and would steer a runner toward the new Clifton Pro instead for about $10 more.
Best for: Everyday comfort, walking, and casual all-day wear, or existing Clifton 10 owners who want a very similar, low-risk update.
A comfortable, reliable, smooth-riding daily trainer that's fine on its own merits but clearly the less lively and less modern-feeling of the two Cliftons this year.
Best for: Daily training, easy runs, and long runs for runners who want a reliable, smooth-rolling cushioned trainer without needing a lot of underfoot pop.
The reviewer calls the Clifton 11 a solid, comfortable cushioned daily trainer that's improved over past generations, but says the Clifton Pro's livelier super-critical foam makes it the better pick for just a little more money.
Best for: Easy and long runs, big weekly mileage, and beginners wanting a protective, comfortable daily trainer.
On his first run, Kieran found the Clifton 11 a very capable, comfortable easy-day and recovery shoe that feels surprisingly light for its stack and rolls through smoothly, though he's not yet convinced of its versatility for paces much faster than easy, pending the full multi-tester review.
Best for: Easy days, recovery runs, comfort-focused long mileage, and base-building volume; reviewer suggests it could also suit beginners.
Reviewers note: True to size in UK 10; wide-fitting like previous Clifton versions, with good stability.
Per FORDY RUNS.
The HOKA Clifton 11 weighs about 261g (men's 9), has a 43.0mm heel stack and a 8.0mm heel-toe drop.
Reviewers compare the HOKA Clifton 11 to Hoka Clifton 10, Brooks Ghost Max 4, HOKA Clifton Pro, ASICS Novablast 6.
Per FORDY RUNS, The Run Testers, Run Moore, Doctors of Running, Believe in the Run, Ben Parkes, Kofuzi.
Next Pair aggregates 14 expert reviews of the HOKA Clifton 11, including FORDY RUNS, The Run Testers, Run Moore.
Per FORDY RUNS, The Run Testers, Run Moore.
Compared to other road daily trainer in the same lane.
