HOKA Clifton 9 vs On Cloudsurfer 2

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified Jul 6 by Billy G.

HOKA Clifton 9
HOKA Clifton 9
On Cloudsurfer 2
On Cloudsurfer 2
Verified Confidence: 80%

Verdict: 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.

Winner: HOKA Clifton 9

HOKA Clifton 9: 8.2/10

On Cloudsurfer 2: 7.4/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

HOKA Clifton 9On Cloudsurfer 2
Weight7.9 oz8.6 oz
Heel-to-toe drop5 mm8 mm
Stack height29 mm28 mm
Upper materialEngineered meshRecycled polyester mesh

HOKA Clifton 9

What works

  • Weighs 7.9 oz (per RunRepeat lab measurements)
  • 5 mm drop promotes natural stride (per Runner's World)
  • 29 mm stack provides plush cushioning for daily miles

What doesn't

  • Durability averages 300-350 miles (per Runner's World wear tests)
  • Mesh upper can stretch after repeated washes

On Cloudsurfer 2

What works

  • CloudTec pods deliver responsive bounce (per Runner's World)
  • 8 mm drop suits heel strikers (per RunRepeat)
  • Recycled upper reduces environmental impact

What doesn't

  • Heavier at 8.6 oz than Clifton 9 (per RunRepeat)
  • Less plush underfoot on very long runs

Bottom line

Our pick: HOKA Clifton 9.

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