11/5/2023 0 Comments Hoka one one running shoes![]() There were no hot spots or areas of irritation on my foot while running in the shoe. Overall I would describe the fit as comfortable, breathable, and so far durable. It allows you to really dial in the tightness of the shoe when you tie it, without fear of causing irritation on the top of your foot. The new tongue adds to the comfort of this upper. It is thicker and more plush as opposed to just a thin layer of neoprene type material used in a lot of Hoka models. The tongue of the shoe has also been revamped. After a few more runs the upper loosened up and became very comfortable. It also has a more rigid feel initially requiring a slight break in period before the upper reaches its maximum comfort level.ĭuring my first run in the Clifton 2 I was slightly worried that they had somehow changed the upper too much. The cloth in the upper is slightly thicker but still breathes well. One of the criticisms of the original Clifton was durability and in the Clifton 2 it is clear that they have taken steps to fix that issue. It breathes well and is made of durable material. The Clifton 2 features a seamless upper constructed with speed frame technology. It provides a smooth, soft ride beyond what I have experienced in any other shoe, and I have yet to run in a shoe that impresses me more. Just like its predecessor, it is spectacular. I cannot say enough about the ride of this shoe. ![]() It allows the shoe to roll from foot strike to toe off in a very smooth manner no matter what type of foot strike. Running in the shoe just feels effortless and I think this technology has a lot to do with it. The rockered profile of this shoe is a huge part of what makes its ride so smooth. It doesn’t effect the integrity of the shoes ride and is a large part of what allows this shoe to be so lightweight.Īt the same time I can see that some will criticize the shoes outsole due to durability issues. In my opinion this is really only a problem if you are worried about cosmetic issues. After putting some miles on the shoe you can see it begin to “shred” a little bit. The exposed CMEVA on the outsole will begin to visibly break down earlier than the rest of the outsole. The outsole is composed of mostly exposed CMEVA foam with strategically placed harder rubber zones in the heel and forefoot areas for durability. The Clifton 2 features a full length CMEVA foam midsole along with Hoka One One’s early stage meta-rocker geometry. The shoe did gain some weight but it is really hard to notice the difference between 7.9 and 8.3 oz. They feel lightweight and the cushioning feels soft. It feels slightly more rigid than the Clifton. When I put the shoe on for the first time the most immediate change I notice is in the tongue of the shoe and the materials used in the upper. The shoe looks and feels more refined than the original. The Clifton 2 looks almost identical to the original Clifton but it is immediately noticeable that they have upgraded the materials in the upper. I liked the Clifton so much that Until receiving the Clifton 2 I had still been running in the original pair that were sent to me for testing. ![]() I will be honest that my expectations for this shoe were set really high. The Clifton received rave reviews and blew people away (including myself) because of its ultra lightweight structure and its smooth, soft ride. The Clifton 2 is an updated version of the very popular Clifton that made its debut last year.
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