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Clifton 12
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Lightweight cushioned running shoes
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Owners praise the Clifton 12's comfort and fit, but durability issues—premature material wear and structural failures—emerge within months of moderate use.
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About
What it is.
Clifton 12 sits within Hoka's Clifton line of everyday training shoes, built around a CMEVA foam midsole that prioritizes cushioning and responsive protection over long distances. A knitted mesh upper keeps the foot ventilated, with reflective detailing added for visibility in low-light conditions.
The outsole uses durabrasion rubber with reinforced zones at heel and forefoot, paired with a geometry designed for stability through the stride. Available in a wide last, it suits runners whose feet need extra room without sacrificing fit, making the model relevant to daily-mileage runners and anyone prioritizing comfort across varied training loads.
The verdict
The Hoka Clifton 12 excels at accommodating wider feet with genuine comfort praised by nearly 4,100 buyers, though premature material wear and structural failures within months of moderate use present a serious durability concern that undermines its long-term value at $155.
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What buyers say?
What Google knows about it.
Beyond the video critics, Google pools 980 buyer ratings of the Clifton 12 from across retailers — a far wider, if blunter, jury. Here’s the shape of that opinion.
980 ratings · 2 written
across 1 retailer
What owners single out
In their words
“I will say these shoes are very comfortable, however, after owning them only approx. 3-4 months and wearing them maybe 2-3 times a week for just running errands, the toe area started to develop a hole near big toe on the inside of the shoe. These were white/white shoes so when the material wore thru it created a near whole that was obvious when looking at the shoe.”
Mark · verified purchase · hoka.com
“First, the positive. The shoes were very comfortable and the EEEE was more than plenty wide enough. The problem is that the shoes fell apart with moderate use within 4 months. The outside support on the left shoe gave and it felt like I was rolling my ankle to the left. The right shoe had a problem with the rubber underneath.”
Call Me Brooks From Now On · verified purchase · hoka.com
as of July 27 · 980 buyer ratings?
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