Put about 200 miles on my Clifton 6 shoes...and I'm impressed with how well they have held up....i even ran a tame trail half marathon in them.....will definitely keep them in the rotation.
Loved the Clifton 1, wore them out. Wanted the Rincon but it was just too narrow. Went with the Clifton 6 and am running them in a half marathon today. They definitely feel similar to the OG. Make running easier and I love the rocker as it actually increases my pace without a perceived increase of effort. Great review as always!
Hi Quenten, I bought the rincon but I'm having to return them as they are too narrow and pressed my pinky toe. How much wider are the Clifton 6s through the toe area?
Thanks for another great, honest review. I have both Rincon and recently purchased the Clifton 6. I agree with you, after a few runs (5-6) in the Rincon I immediately realized the durability issue with the exposed foam and thought it would be best to save them for race days or an occasional 5k. I then purchased Clifton 6 for the daily training and it was love at first run with this version. Previously had the Clifton 3 which is one of my favorite shoes of all time, minus the rigidity of the upper material
I've been running the Clifton for a few months. My foot is slim had alot of extra room that was not a good thing. Just grabbed a pair of Rincon and love the fit so much more and yes agree they are showing signs of wear very early. The sole is light foam
I’m digging the C6’s for the slower days and I also have and love the Rincon’s for the faster days. You nailed how I’m using them in my rotation! Happy to see Hoka is listening to the reviewers like yourself as well as their customers. They have a great lineup this year. 🙌🏻
As a veteran of trail running in the NW, I recently purchased a pair of Clifton 6EE after watching your review. The shoes felt like slippers on my feet, however, running on pavement sucked. The shoes are being returned and I'm going back into the woods to run the trails with Sasquatch.
I Love my one one Clifton 6"s. I'm a Nurse at a medical care with long med runs plus all the other fun stuff. I'm overweight also and my hips are bone on bone I'm told. (I do not take anyrhig except tylenol and naproxen. ..I couldn't work without these.
@@chuarh7393 i always that with all my shoes but sometimes when heel is too wide i have to tie them tight that it affects the circulation. i went for triumph17 instead of clifton 6
I LOVE this shoe- I've been a distance runner for thirty years and run 60 miles a week, and this is my favorite shoe in many years. I disagree that it's too wide...I ordered my usual size and the toe box is too big now- that's my only complaint about it.
Your reviews got me on the Kinvara train and now on the Clifton 6 train. The Clifton 1 was the shoes I wore when my dad got me into running, and I wore them up to the 3. Thanks for bringing me back into the fold.
I'm definitely intrigued by the Clifton 6. After debating between it and the Torin 4.0, I went with the latter and love it. Now that I've gotten used to the foot shape I'm going to have a hard time stuffing my foot back into a pointy Hoka.
I am using these shoes exactly as you mentioned, I mostly run with Clifton as I feel it has more cushion and durability. It the best shoe for short or long easy run. Rincon is for tempo ( again short or long ). already did close to 300km on Clifton, last one yesterday with 24k easy pace. it also runs well on gravel.
I am training for my first Ultra in oct and I live in a concrete jungle. I have been struggling to find the shoe for several months now that can get me through those long training days on the pavement and I am exacted to say this shoe solve that issue for me. I do get what you are saying that this isn’t a fast shoe and there are some improvement that they could make. I did have to insert some insoles to provide a little bit more arch support bc I thought it was lacking in that department for me. However I do have a high arch so most people won’t have this issue. Great review Ginger Runner!! I love your channel.
Late to the game because I always buy close outs, but mine get delivered today and I’m looking forward to trying my first pair of Hoka. Great review man.
I switched back to the Bondi after the Clifton 3. Put over 3,000 miles on them. Bought two Clifton one repops and put 950 on one pair and just started wearing the other pair so I completely missed 4 and 5. Nice that some weight has been cut so I will give the 6 a try.
I bought both the Rincon and Clifton 6. Both were putting my left (slightly wider foot) to sleep, tingly toes and what not. Both due to narrowness. Rincon unfortunately had to go back, but I moved to a 2E in the Clifton 6. Agree with you, they need to make it just little bit wider still. I don't wear a wide in any other shoe, but it works in the Clifton 6!
Clifton1 is my all time fav. With back problems and wear and tear on an aging body the shoe rocks.I do have the new version of the Clifton 1 and have 400 miles on them and they still feel and look like new. If the 6 is close to this i'm excited to try it.
No dice for me. Cushion was nice but only a 6 miler left me with blisters on the top of the 2nd to last small toes on both feet. Top was rubbing after just a couple miles. I'll be returning mine.
Summery:Clifton 6 is supposed to be the daily trainer than can do it all. Rincon is for your speed work and threshold days. Bondi is for your easy days. Carbon X is your race day show.
I had the original Hoka and liked them. Retired them after about 500 miles. Finally came back to Hoka with the Clifden 6. Have about 40 miles in them so far and really like them. Got the wide version. Might get a couple more pair before Hoka screws with them...
Woo! Hearing the Ginger say that the Clifton is back is music to my ears! Seriously considering getting the 6 now to possibly train up in. Admittedly still hanging onto my Clifton 1's. Thanks for this review!💕
I have both the Clifton 6 and the Rincon. Ethan was right about the Clifton being narrow. I usually wear a women’s size 8 in the previous models of the Cliftons, but after trying on a Clifton 6, it was too narrow for my flavor. So I ended up going down 1/2 a size in a wide. But I do love this shoe.
i tried a pair of the clifton 6, and after only 2 miles i was getting hot spots in the forefoot area. kinda glad i didnt get them. they are so soft though.
I actually returned the Rincon to get the Clifton 6. Liked the Rincon, but found it to be not as soft and plush as the Clifton, which is what I was looking for. Also, I had issues with my foot sliding around a little in the Rincon due to the lack of structure in the upper. So far, the Clifton 6 has been great and I am looking forward to logging more miles in the coming weeks in it.
Great review as always Ethan. Highly considering the Clifton 6 to log miles for my marathon coming up in may. I have never ran in Hoka’s before but definitely worth a try. I do like your advice on Clifton for easy miles and Rincon for tempo. I would solely run in the rincon but the durability is a concern for me. Also, would the rincon be a better race choice than the carbon x?
Ran the Boston Marathon in Clifton 1 this year! Just bought both the Clifton 6 and Rincon...I’m pretty much in total agreement. 6 will be my long trainer and Rincon for shorter faster days and possibly race days. Haven’t gone Carbon X yet, so Rincon may be current racer for me! I’m all in on Hoka though...overall loving them!
Started with the Clifton 3... loved it. Clifton four came out... hated it. Never bothered to buy the 5. Had a rebound relationship with a couple of pairs of Skechers Max Road Ultra 3’s. Hoka and I rekindled our road running relationship with the Clifton 6. The 6 is back into 3 territory only with a better more quality upper in my opinion. Awesome review as always!
Do any hoka's not feel like your running in an inflatable kids bouncy house? I tried the speedgoat 3 and the vertical bounce negated my horizontal momentum. I know so many people love Hoka's... Maybe I need to try some more models.
I've got both the Rincon and Clifton 6 and like them both. That said, I won't be running in the Clifton again- it gives me horrible blisters along the inside of my arch. The Rincon, however, is the greatest shoe I've ever worn. I'm on my second pair.
I used to be a Hoka guy. I became a big fan early on in their history. However, I've since moved on. I recently tried the OG Clifton 1, and it's just too narrow and felt way firm. I still run in over sized Clifton 3's, but I mostly just put slow miles into those shoes -- regular trainer. My new jam is Altra. Altra Escalantes were the game changer.
Got the sunken concave thing goin' in my Clifton 5 runners, also they are too narrow midfoot, and even narrower now because of the concave effect. When I first got the 5's they were the best thing for running ever for my knees etc, but didn't take long to sink. Goin' to try the 6's soon, or maybe Bondi, for the width and hopefully no sinking of the sole. In another person's review they said the 6's have more cushion than the Rincon, but that's to be experienced at the store. I liked your review and thanks!
Clifton6 and Rincon are my go to shoes for slower and longer days. Rotate them and love em. I will say the Rincon is a lot softer, Clifton seems to have more pop.
Just got my pair in the mail and will probably break em in tomorrow but for the most part, this is the most comfortable and lightweight Clifton since the OG.
The Clifton 6 are my first pair of Hokas and I’m a fan. I was a little skeptical of the extra weight (I’m a Kinvara guy or otherwise lightweight trainer), but they’re a nice treat for my feetsies on recovery days. The Rincon seem like they would be right up my alley. Also, the quality of these reviews are just great. Even if you stopped putting out all of your other content it would still be worth the Patreon support.
@@moart87 I prefer the Kinvara. The most noticeable difference for me is the extra weight in the Clifton, which I don't care too much about unless I'm doing a faster workout.
Timely....I'm about to take my first run in the Clifton. Usually and Altra guy but with a bit of a calf injury I wanted a bit more of a heel to toe drop to go easier on the calf. Hoping it goes well! Of note, especially since I"m spoiled by the wide Altra toe boxes, I do notice the narrowness of this shoe. But I think I can tolerate it....
I come from Clifton 5 and I had to return the Clifton 6 due to fitting issue they felt too big. In fact half size down and the length is like the 5 however the width is a bit narrower. Had a really bad support from Hoka service center, provided several pictures and they kept saying the size is the same...not sure if I recommend this shoes. In the meantime I discovered the Glycerin 17 and so far I love them.
This is a great review. I may try this or the Rincon, but I've never found a Hoka that has been as good an all-around shoe as the original Stinson ATR. The very first one. The Stinson 3 was pretty good, but that original ATR was the bomb. Anyway... Onward we go! Thanks for all the great reviews.
Finally got a pair nearly a year later. Yep, still narrow. Went a half size up like normal with Hokas but still unadjustably tight across the ball of the foot. You think after 10 years of complaints by runners that Hoka would address this narrow fit somehow.
LIGHTER! SOFTER! After several years, Hoka seems to be listening to runners who want Hoka to return to a shoe that made people want to buy them in the first place. After watching this review, I'll be getting a pair, the first Hoka road shoes for me in the last 4 years.
I have gone through two pairs of Rincons since December 2019 (about 5 months). I love the shoe, it’s incredible, but it just doesn’t last for my mild pronation. I just order the Clifton 6 - I’m hoping it’s nearly as nice but a bit more durable.
Clifton 6 comes in wide EE. It is my everyday shoe now. I’ve tried them all during 41 marathons and 38 1/2 marathons in last 52 months and the 6 wide is perfect - until they change it again of course. Trail shoe? Hoka AtR 5 saved me at the Beaverhead 55k and pikes peak ultra this year - great shoe.
I think the Clifton especially 7s are extremely narrow in the front, the toe box area. Seems as though the side of my normal width foot sits off yes off the side of the shoe! Anyone else notice how narrow these are?! My Asics fit perfect and my Nikes are fine too so I know it's the Hokas. I always thought of my feet as leaning towards normal to narrow width so what's up with Hoka are they trying to look better at expense of no space for foot to sit? Also, noticed the Clifton bottom out, meaning cushion no longer noticable at even slow running speeds for me when I'm warming up slowly. Let alone once I pickup my pace. Walking is great, and shoes are very comfortable if find larger size, I still have yet to try a wider size. A shoe I hardly see in reviews my nike air max reacts have a lot more cushioning and bounce than hokas, I just feel foam doesnt compare to foam and air units together. Havent found a foam shoe as good as asics with gel and Nike with air units.
wait, just a thought; like the short lived Napali, maybe Hoka will offer a hybrid Rincon/Clifton for a while next season. A Rincon upper and midsole with a Clifton outsole!
I wanna like this one, honestly... Just bought the wide one but still gave me blister on my right forefoot. Actually kinda frustrating because I love this shoes
Can someone help. How does this version compaere to 3 and 1?? I had Clifton 3, I absolutely loved it. Got Clifton 4, Can't even walk in it, terrible. Then I purchased Clifton 1 (comeback) and loved it as well.
@@tomdillon5054 I double sock with foot lube and had them fitted for me at a running store. They even gave me a wide version and it didn't help. The shoe forced my feet inwards too much. I have supination and these shoes just weren't right for me. Ended up with a new pair of Diadora Mythos MDS and they don't put blisters on the inside of my foot. Shoe just wasn't for me, but that doesn't mean it isn't a good shoe. Everyone has different feet and running styles.
Rincon great shoe for Marathon training... Long run + "easy" days ... I can even imagine to use them for a race Day 👍 Clifton in a rotation for a lazy days + long lazy runs 😉
Curious to see how the Clifton compares to the Arahi 3, with the latter’s stability focus. I haven’t run in Hokas just yet but thinking I’ll give them a try after my Brooks Ghost 10 and Levitate are done.
I got the Clifton 6 close to a month ago, my 1st pair of Hoka’s and I’ve hardly touched my other shoes since. I generally run in something like an Adidas Adios 3/4 which isn’t nearly as cushioned and yet only slightly lighter. Sure the Clifton isn’t the lightest shoe in the world but compared to something like an Adidas Ultraboost they’re lightweight. I’m training for my 1st marathon and fairly convinced that the Clifton 6 is what I’ll wear for it. I’d say my feet are fairly wide and the Clifton 6 is plenty wide enough (sometimes how you lace up your shoes can make a difference if the fit feels slightly tight). Sounds like I might need to stockpile these shoes in case the next one takes a random lurch in the wrong direction! The Rincon also interests me but I’m waiting to see what the reviews say about wear after 200/300 miles because nearly all of the early reviews have questioned their durability.
What is the best running shoes for a former marathoner with knees that r well, just have way too many miles on them? To your knowledge of course. I just ordered the Altra escalante 2.0. Never used Ultra in the past but I've been hearing good things about them. Hoka I'm finding out is setting a higher standards these days. Any thoughts on both companies?
I'm interested in this shoe as a daily trainer (would get Rincon but want more than 175-225 miles out of the shoe) but have never used Hokas before. Since I can't go into stores (NYC), what can I expect? Been in Saucony Rides and Triumphs (mostly Rides) for years.
I have a bit of pronation and I bought these cliftons they’re great but I don’t know if the Arahi 4 would actually feel better I still have time to change them should I log more miles or do you think the Arahi would be better for long runs in this sense of my pronation.
I’m a Clifton fan and usually purchase last year’s model to save some $, but I might need to skip #5 and head straight to 6? Love others’ thoughts on if 5 is worth buying?
My average size for running shoes is#11 us.(ex. Pegasus) As a new customer for Hoka, which size for the Clifton 6 is good for me? Thanks & Happy runs, Antonello, Genova, Italia.
Wait, you're telling me that the newer versions aren't just a different color, but a different shoe? Is that what I'm hearing? That would make sense. I was introduced to Hokas with the Clifton 4. It was amazing! I have the highest arches a human being can have and I'm prone to stress fractures through my arch. The Clifton 4 was the first shoe I could do a straight 8 miles in and not feel like my foot was breaking in half. However, the Clifton 5 sucked. I couldn't go 4 miles without hurting. I thought it was because I was hitting it to hard and needed to back off. But it makes more sense that the shoe wasn't quite the same.
Love the Clifton 6, I’m somewhat new to Hoka and to be honest the Clifton 5 is a frustrating shoe however when the 6 came out I was impressed at how soft the run was. I am thinking of picking up the Rincon however a friend of mine stated the rincon don’t last that long miles wise, thoughts?
Hi! I’m a guy at around 230 lbs and pronate a little bit. Is this a good shoe for me or should I go for different one. Also have the Arahi 3 wich I love to walk in, but think it’s a bit hard when I’m running.
What would be your opinion for someone with a narrow foot ( me ) ...... HOKA wise ? Forefoot is also narrow. I’ve small feet for a guy ( size 8-8.5 ). Thanks 🙂
GR!! Newly sub...great videos and love your movies!! But anyways, just bought the Clifton 6 today! Never ran in Hoka before, always exclusively ran in Kayanos! But after trying them at the store today....WOW!! Looking fwd to breaking that ice tmrw morning!! Cant wait! Great videos! Always look forward to more movies and content!!👍🏻🏃🏼♂️🏃🏼♂️🏃🏼♂️
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Put about 200 miles on my Clifton 6 shoes...and I'm impressed with how well they have held up....i even ran a tame trail half marathon in them.....will definitely keep them in the rotation.
Loved the Clifton 1, wore them out. Wanted the Rincon but it was just too narrow. Went with the Clifton 6 and am running them in a half marathon today. They definitely feel similar to the OG. Make running easier and I love the rocker as it actually increases my pace without a perceived increase of effort. Great review as always!
Quenten Jones To me, the Rincon was too wide, 6 a better fit.
I agree. I bought the Rincons and love them but sadly have to return due to the right rubbing the base of my fifth metatarsal. Ordered the C6.
Hi Quenten, I bought the rincon but I'm having to return them as they are too narrow and pressed my pinky toe. How much wider are the Clifton 6s through the toe area?
Thanks for another great, honest review. I have both Rincon and recently purchased the Clifton 6. I agree with you, after a few runs (5-6) in the Rincon I immediately realized the durability issue with the exposed foam and thought it would be best to save them for race days or an occasional 5k. I then purchased Clifton 6 for the daily training and it was love at first run with this version. Previously had the Clifton 3 which is one of my favorite shoes of all time, minus the rigidity of the upper material
I own and love both the clifton 6 and rincon. I use the rincon for faster workouts, clifton for easy days/long runs
I've been running the Clifton for a few months. My foot is slim had alot of extra room that was not a good thing. Just grabbed a pair of Rincon and love the fit so much more and yes agree they are showing signs of wear very early. The sole is light foam
I’m digging the C6’s for the slower days and I also have and love the Rincon’s for the faster days. You nailed how I’m using them in my rotation! Happy to see Hoka is listening to the reviewers like yourself as well as their customers. They have a great lineup this year. 🙌🏻
As a veteran of trail running in the NW, I recently purchased a pair of Clifton 6EE after watching your review. The shoes felt like slippers on my feet, however, running on pavement sucked. The shoes are being returned and I'm going back into the woods to run the trails with Sasquatch.
I Love my one one Clifton 6"s. I'm a Nurse at a medical care with long med runs plus all the other fun stuff. I'm overweight also and my hips are bone on bone I'm told. (I do not take anyrhig except tylenol and naproxen. ..I couldn't work without these.
Just ordered the Clifton 6 and excited to try them!
Had this shoe for almost a month now. Only been training in it not a race yet but all-in-all I like it.
I bought the Clifton 1 because of your review. Thanks 👍
So happy they offer a 2E width on these. I currently stocked up and have 4 pairs! All 102E
how does the heel fit? i have wide forefoot but skeptical on trying 2E because my heels are a bit narrow
gudboyngdisyerto get 2E and do racing loops
@@chuarh7393 i always that with all my shoes but sometimes when heel is too wide i have to tie them tight that it affects the circulation. i went for triumph17 instead of clifton 6
The 2E is a complete win!!!!
I bought the clifton 6 as a switch out from the pegasus 35 and couldnt be happier!!!! Completely different experience and big time help for my knees
I LOVE this shoe- I've been a distance runner for thirty years and run 60 miles a week, and this is my favorite shoe in many years. I disagree that it's too wide...I ordered my usual size and the toe box is too big now- that's my only complaint about it.
To me.. I have over 100 miles in them... best Clifton yet!
Your reviews got me on the Kinvara train and now on the Clifton 6 train. The Clifton 1 was the shoes I wore when my dad got me into running, and I wore them up to the 3. Thanks for bringing me back into the fold.
Ethan.... can we please get a pic of your shoe closet?
I'm definitely intrigued by the Clifton 6. After debating between it and the Torin 4.0, I went with the latter and love it. Now that I've gotten used to the foot shape I'm going to have a hard time stuffing my foot back into a pointy Hoka.
I am using these shoes exactly as you mentioned, I mostly run with Clifton as I feel it has more cushion and durability. It the best shoe for short or long easy run. Rincon is for tempo ( again short or long ). already did close to 300km on Clifton, last one yesterday with 24k easy pace. it also runs well on gravel.
I am training for my first Ultra in oct and I live in a concrete jungle. I have been struggling to find the shoe for several months now that can get me through those long training days on the pavement and I am exacted to say this shoe solve that issue for me. I do get what you are saying that this isn’t a fast shoe and there are some improvement that they could make. I did have to insert some insoles to provide a little bit more arch support bc I thought it was lacking in that department for me. However I do have a high arch so most people won’t have this issue. Great review Ginger Runner!! I love your channel.
this is a phenomenal shoe! much better than the clifton 4s & 5s
Late to the game because I always buy close outs, but mine get delivered today and I’m looking forward to trying my first pair of Hoka. Great review man.
I switched back to the Bondi after the Clifton 3. Put over 3,000 miles on them. Bought two Clifton one repops and put 950 on one pair and just started wearing the other pair so I completely missed 4 and 5. Nice that some weight has been cut so I will give the 6 a try.
I bought both the Rincon and Clifton 6. Both were putting my left (slightly wider foot) to sleep, tingly toes and what not. Both due to narrowness. Rincon unfortunately had to go back, but I moved to a 2E in the Clifton 6. Agree with you, they need to make it just little bit wider still. I don't wear a wide in any other shoe, but it works in the Clifton 6!
Clifton1 is my all time fav. With back problems and wear and tear on an aging body the shoe rocks.I do have the new version of the Clifton 1 and have 400 miles on them and they still feel and look like new. If the 6 is close to this i'm excited to try it.
No dice for me. Cushion was nice but only a 6 miler left me with blisters on the top of the 2nd to last small toes on both feet. Top was rubbing after just a couple miles. I'll be returning mine.
the same thing happened to me. what did you do?
have you tried a new pair?
I agree they can be a little but wider but my favorite so far since the 3s.
I love the Clifton 6.. Definitely my favorite but want to try the rinkon.
Summery:Clifton 6 is supposed to be the daily trainer than can do it all. Rincon is for your speed work and threshold days. Bondi is for your easy days. Carbon X is your race day show.
This is my 1st running shoe and loving it. Already racked up around 400km and counting
I had the original Hoka and liked them. Retired them after about 500 miles. Finally came back to Hoka with the Clifden 6. Have about 40 miles in them so far and really like them. Got the wide version. Might get a couple more pair before Hoka screws with them...
I've started wearing the Challenger for all my runs. Comes in wide, perfect shoe for road or trail. Love it. -G
BoundaryConditions totally agree!
Will you review the bondi 6?
Clifton 3 and Napali are still my favorite versions!
Brad G I love them too. Also the Clifton 2’s. Napali is my go to nowdays.. have you tried the 6? I skipped 4,5 and 6 but might try the 6.
Hi is the clifton 6 good for shin splints? any advise would be great
Woo! Hearing the Ginger say that the Clifton is back is music to my ears! Seriously considering getting the 6 now to possibly train up in. Admittedly still hanging onto my Clifton 1's.
Thanks for this review!💕
Clifton 6 were too soft under the heel for me. I felt like i was running uphill, and after 5k i had sore calf muscles for a week 😩
I have both the Clifton 6 and the Rincon. Ethan was right about the Clifton being narrow. I usually wear a women’s size 8 in the previous models of the Cliftons, but after trying on a Clifton 6, it was too narrow for my flavor. So I ended up going down 1/2 a size in a wide. But I do love this shoe.
Please review the Hoka Bondi 6.
i tried a pair of the clifton 6, and after only 2 miles i was getting hot spots in the forefoot area. kinda glad i didnt get them. they are so soft though.
I actually returned the Rincon to get the Clifton 6. Liked the Rincon, but found it to be not as soft and plush as the Clifton, which is what I was looking for. Also, I had issues with my foot sliding around a little in the Rincon due to the lack of structure in the upper. So far, the Clifton 6 has been great and I am looking forward to logging more miles in the coming weeks in it.
As a rule I have gone up half size on all Hokas I buy. the half size up seems to solve the narrowness issue for me
Great review as always Ethan.
Highly considering the Clifton 6 to log miles for my marathon coming up in may.
I have never ran in Hoka’s before but definitely worth a try. I do like your advice on Clifton for easy miles and Rincon for tempo. I would solely run in the rincon but the durability is a concern for me.
Also, would the rincon be a better race choice than the carbon x?
Ran the Boston Marathon in Clifton 1 this year! Just bought both the Clifton 6 and Rincon...I’m pretty much in total agreement. 6 will be my long trainer and Rincon for shorter faster days and possibly race days. Haven’t gone Carbon X yet, so Rincon may be current racer for me! I’m all in on Hoka though...overall loving them!
Started with the Clifton 3... loved it. Clifton four came out... hated it. Never bothered to buy the 5. Had a rebound relationship with a couple of pairs of Skechers Max Road Ultra 3’s. Hoka and I rekindled our road running relationship with the Clifton 6. The 6 is back into 3 territory only with a better more quality upper in my opinion. Awesome review as always!
Do any hoka's not feel like your running in an inflatable kids bouncy house? I tried the speedgoat 3 and the vertical bounce negated my horizontal momentum. I know so many people love Hoka's... Maybe I need to try some more models.
I've got both the Rincon and Clifton 6 and like them both. That said, I won't be running in the Clifton again- it gives me horrible blisters along the inside of my arch.
The Rincon, however, is the greatest shoe I've ever worn. I'm on my second pair.
I used to be a Hoka guy. I became a big fan early on in their history. However, I've since moved on. I recently tried the OG Clifton 1, and it's just too narrow and felt way firm. I still run in over sized Clifton 3's, but I mostly just put slow miles into those shoes -- regular trainer. My new jam is Altra. Altra Escalantes were the game changer.
Got the sunken concave thing goin' in my Clifton 5 runners, also they are too narrow midfoot, and even narrower now because of the concave effect. When I first got the 5's they were the best thing for running ever for my knees etc, but didn't take long to sink. Goin' to try the 6's soon, or maybe Bondi, for the width and hopefully no sinking of the sole. In another person's review they said the 6's have more cushion than the Rincon, but that's to be experienced at the store. I liked your review and thanks!
I wanted the Rincon but no wide :(
Review is spot on, thxs Ethan.
Clifton6 and Rincon are my go to shoes for slower and longer days. Rotate them and love em. I will say the Rincon is a lot softer, Clifton seems to have more pop.
Just got my pair in the mail and will probably break em in tomorrow but for the most part, this is the most comfortable and lightweight Clifton since the OG.
The Clifton 6 are my first pair of Hokas and I’m a fan. I was a little skeptical of the extra weight (I’m a Kinvara guy or otherwise lightweight trainer), but they’re a nice treat for my feetsies on recovery days. The Rincon seem like they would be right up my alley.
Also, the quality of these reviews are just great. Even if you stopped putting out all of your other content it would still be worth the Patreon support.
How are they compared to the Kinvara? As a Kinvara-user I find those pretty soft to begin with.
@@moart87 I prefer the Kinvara. The most noticeable difference for me is the extra weight in the Clifton, which I don't care too much about unless I'm doing a faster workout.
Timely....I'm about to take my first run in the Clifton. Usually and Altra guy but with a bit of a calf injury I wanted a bit more of a heel to toe drop to go easier on the calf. Hoping it goes well! Of note, especially since I"m spoiled by the wide Altra toe boxes, I do notice the narrowness of this shoe. But I think I can tolerate it....
I come from Clifton 5 and I had to return the Clifton 6 due to fitting issue they felt too big. In fact half size down and the length is like the 5 however the width is a bit narrower. Had a really bad support from Hoka service center, provided several pictures and they kept saying the size is the same...not sure if I recommend this shoes. In the meantime I discovered the Glycerin 17 and so far I love them.
Purchased the Clifton 6 because of this review.
How's the shoe? What do you use it for and what price did you get them for?
This is a great review. I may try this or the Rincon, but I've never found a Hoka that has been as good an all-around shoe as the original Stinson ATR. The very first one. The Stinson 3 was pretty good, but that original ATR was the bomb. Anyway... Onward we go! Thanks for all the great reviews.
I'm still running in the original Stinson Tarmac. Great, great shoe.
Finally got a pair nearly a year later. Yep, still narrow. Went a half size up like normal with Hokas but still unadjustably tight across the ball of the foot. You think after 10 years of complaints by runners that Hoka would address this narrow fit somehow.
Love the Clifton 6!
LIGHTER! SOFTER! After several years, Hoka seems to be listening to runners who want Hoka to return to a shoe that made people want to buy them in the first place. After watching this review, I'll be getting a pair, the first Hoka road shoes for me in the last 4 years.
Im about to switch to these from the brooks ghost 13 wish me luck
I have gone through two pairs of Rincons since December 2019 (about 5 months). I love the shoe, it’s incredible, but it just doesn’t last for my mild pronation. I just order the Clifton 6 - I’m hoping it’s nearly as nice but a bit more durable.
I have a wide foot and was happy to see that it is available in a wide width like the Bondi
Clifton 6 comes in wide EE. It is my everyday shoe now. I’ve tried them all during 41 marathons and 38 1/2 marathons in last 52 months and the 6 wide is perfect - until they change it again of course. Trail shoe? Hoka AtR 5 saved me at the Beaverhead 55k and pikes peak ultra this year - great shoe.
sounds like you eat races for breakfast on weekends
Sucks that they dont have the rincon in Extra Wide I really want rincons but when I tried them on they were not comfortable due to the width
I think the Clifton especially 7s are extremely narrow in the front, the toe box area. Seems as though the side of my normal width foot sits off yes off the side of the shoe! Anyone else notice how narrow these are?! My Asics fit perfect and my Nikes are fine too so I know it's the Hokas. I always thought of my feet as leaning towards normal to narrow width so what's up with Hoka are they trying to look better at expense of no space for foot to sit? Also, noticed the Clifton bottom out, meaning cushion no longer noticable at even slow running speeds for me when I'm warming up slowly. Let alone once I pickup my pace. Walking is great, and shoes are very comfortable if find larger size, I still have yet to try a wider size. A shoe I hardly see in reviews my nike air max reacts have a lot more cushioning and bounce than hokas, I just feel foam doesnt compare to foam and air units together. Havent found a foam shoe as good as asics with gel and Nike with air units.
wait, just a thought; like the short lived Napali, maybe Hoka will offer a hybrid Rincon/Clifton for a while next season. A Rincon upper and midsole with a Clifton outsole!
shoe companies won't do it.they want us to buy different shoes for different type of runs
I wanna like this one, honestly... Just bought the wide one but still gave me blister on my right forefoot. Actually kinda frustrating because I love this shoes
Can someone help. How does this version compaere to 3 and 1??
I had Clifton 3, I absolutely loved it. Got Clifton 4, Can't even walk in it, terrible. Then I purchased Clifton 1 (comeback) and loved it as well.
I have a Clifton v4 and.... tried to run with them.... i realy tried... but now is a casual shoe...
got them about a month and a half ago. Like them!
I wanted these to work for me but they just didn't. Clifton 6 gave me horrible blisters after just a short run.
Jason Jennings might want to check your socks...or a better size
@@tomdillon5054 I double sock with foot lube and had them fitted for me at a running store. They even gave me a wide version and it didn't help. The shoe forced my feet inwards too much. I have supination and these shoes just weren't right for me. Ended up with a new pair of Diadora Mythos MDS and they don't put blisters on the inside of my foot. Shoe just wasn't for me, but that doesn't mean it isn't a good shoe. Everyone has different feet and running styles.
Rincon great shoe for Marathon training... Long run + "easy" days ... I can even imagine to use them for a race Day 👍 Clifton in a rotation for a lazy days + long lazy runs 😉
Absolutely love the rincons
I'm happy with the Clifton1 reissue. Wish they would offer it every yr.
I bought the Rincon today. Feels great. Also have the Carbon x. Do no like how aggressive the meta rocker is in that shoe.
Curious to see how the Clifton compares to the Arahi 3, with the latter’s stability focus. I haven’t run in Hokas just yet but thinking I’ll give them a try after my Brooks Ghost 10 and Levitate are done.
I got the Clifton 6 close to a month ago, my 1st pair of Hoka’s and I’ve hardly touched my other shoes since. I generally run in something like an Adidas Adios 3/4 which isn’t nearly as cushioned and yet only slightly lighter. Sure the Clifton isn’t the lightest shoe in the world but compared to something like an Adidas Ultraboost they’re lightweight. I’m training for my 1st marathon and fairly convinced that the Clifton 6 is what I’ll wear for it. I’d say my feet are fairly wide and the Clifton 6 is plenty wide enough (sometimes how you lace up your shoes can make a difference if the fit feels slightly tight). Sounds like I might need to stockpile these shoes in case the next one takes a random lurch in the wrong direction! The Rincon also interests me but I’m waiting to see what the reviews say about wear after 200/300 miles because nearly all of the early reviews have questioned their durability.
What is the best running shoes for a former marathoner with knees that r well, just have way too many miles on them? To your knowledge of course. I just ordered the Altra escalante 2.0. Never used Ultra in the past but I've been hearing good things about them. Hoka I'm finding out is setting a higher standards these days. Any thoughts on both companies?
I'm interested in this shoe as a daily trainer (would get Rincon but want more than 175-225 miles out of the shoe) but have never used Hokas before. Since I can't go into stores (NYC), what can I expect? Been in Saucony Rides and Triumphs (mostly Rides) for years.
Very happy. It's the only brand that carries women's size 5 in wide. Regular, I agree, is too narrow.
I have a bit of pronation and I bought these cliftons they’re great but I don’t know if the Arahi 4 would actually feel better I still have time to change them should I log more miles or do you think the Arahi would be better for long runs in this sense of my pronation.
Would love to see Hoka enter the European market a bit quicker... can't wait to try those shoes. In London or in Milano, still impossible to find!
I’m a Clifton fan and usually purchase last year’s model to save some $, but I might need to skip #5 and head straight to 6? Love others’ thoughts on if 5 is worth buying?
Kelly M. Sharp dont
is it springy?
My average size for running shoes is#11 us.(ex. Pegasus) As a new customer for Hoka, which size for the Clifton 6 is good for me? Thanks & Happy runs, Antonello, Genova, Italia.
I went with the Clifton 6.
Why? Because the Rincon isn’t offered in a wide.
Wait, you're telling me that the newer versions aren't just a different color, but a different shoe? Is that what I'm hearing? That would make sense. I was introduced to Hokas with the Clifton 4. It was amazing! I have the highest arches a human being can have and I'm prone to stress fractures through my arch. The Clifton 4 was the first shoe I could do a straight 8 miles in and not feel like my foot was breaking in half. However, the Clifton 5 sucked. I couldn't go 4 miles without hurting. I thought it was because I was hitting it to hard and needed to back off. But it makes more sense that the shoe wasn't quite the same.
Check out the escalante 2 please!!
Great video. Substance & cadence. Thx!
i went with the wider fit and it changes how the shoe fits
does the wider fit also makes the heel wider? i need wider toe box but i have narrow heel.
@@gudboyngdisyerto I could not tell. But it did feel wider in the mid foot
Love the Clifton 6, I’m somewhat new to Hoka and to be honest the Clifton 5 is a frustrating shoe however when the 6 came out I was impressed at how soft the run was. I am thinking of picking up the Rincon however a friend of mine stated the rincon don’t last that long miles wise, thoughts?
hate the rails and yes its super narrow mid foot even in "wide"
Hi! I’m a guy at around 230 lbs and pronate a little bit. Is this a good shoe for me or should I go for different one. Also have the Arahi 3 wich I love to walk in, but think it’s a bit hard when I’m running.
I love yours and Kim channel. If I click on the link to buy Hoka clifton 6 in woman shoes, would you still get the credit for the review?
What would be your opinion for someone with a narrow foot ( me ) ...... HOKA wise ? Forefoot is also narrow. I’ve small feet for a guy ( size 8-8.5 ). Thanks 🙂
Is the Clifton 6 hot to wear in the summer?
GR!! Newly sub...great videos and love your movies!! But anyways, just bought the Clifton 6 today! Never ran in Hoka before, always exclusively ran in Kayanos! But after trying them at the store today....WOW!! Looking fwd to breaking that ice tmrw morning!! Cant wait! Great videos! Always look forward to more movies and content!!👍🏻🏃🏼♂️🏃🏼♂️🏃🏼♂️