HOKA Clifton 9 wins on lighter weight and superior plushness for daily volume, beating the Cloudsurfer 2 by 0.7 oz and 1 mm lower drop per RunRepeat data. Cloudsurfer 2 counters with more energetic CloudTec response suited to faster efforts. Clifton 9 also leads in design scores while both tie on longevity around 350 miles.