Men's Hoka Clifton 11 GTX

Yorkshire Runner take

This is the Clifton for the days when the forecast is as much a part of the route as the road. You still get the familiar cushioned, rolling feel that makes the Clifton an easy daily choice, with GORE-TEX protection for wet commutes, winter training and rainy miles. We would choose it for roads and firm paths rather than treating the extra grip as a trail-shoe substitute. Try it on with your usual running socks: a waterproof upper can feel different from the regular mesh Clifton.

Best for: Wet-weather road running · Everyday miles · Walking and commuting
Feel: Cushioned · Smooth · Neutral · Weather-protected

From the brand

HOKA describes the Clifton 11 GTX as the wet-weather version of its everyday road trainer, combining a GORE-TEX Invisible Fit membrane with a closed mesh upper and a water-repellent treatment. An adjustable speed lace, reflective details and weather-ready traction pods complete the update.

Tech & specification

• Surface: Road and firm paths
• Support: Neutral
• Drop: 8 mm
• Waterproofing: GORE-TEX Invisible Fit membrane; water-repellent upper treatment
• Midsole: Compression-moulded EVA
• Upper: Closed mesh
• Outsole: Durabrasion rubber with sticky rubber forefoot and traction pods
• Other: Adjustable speed lace with toggle (standard laces included); reflective details

Colour: Black/Black

Manufacturer specifications can vary slightly by size and men's/women's version.