by Hoka
2 endorsements on r/BuyItForLife first recommended in Mar 2025
A cushioned, neutral running shoe from Hoka's Clifton line.
Added Jul 5, 2026, Updated Jul 7, 2026
A redditor's go-to running shoe, replaced on a predictable yearly cadence rather than wearing out unexpectedly.
Recommended on reddit as recently as June 2025
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Hokas - I wear the Cliftons and buy 1x new pair a year for running
The only shoes that have been good to me with no ankle or knee pain have been hideous Hoka... I'm getting ready to buy my second pair.