Hoka Clifton Pro Overview & First Run Review
Below we are taking a look at the newest daily trainer model from Hoka, the Clifton Pro. We are delving into the specs and comparing it to the standard Clifton 11 to help you decide if it is worth adding to your running shoe rotation.
Hoka just announced a surprise new model in the Clifton Pro. Set to launch on July 9th, 2026 the Clifton Pro takes the familiar Clifton platform and adds a new supercritical EVA PROGLIDE+ midsole along with a more aggressive rocker geometry for a faster, bouncier ride. With the same 42mm stack and 8mm drop as the Clifton 11, this looks less like a replacement and more like a performance-focused companion for runners who want extra energy return without stepping into plated territory. At $165 and 296g, it could be one of the most interesting daily trainer releases of the summer.
Hoka Clifton Pro Specs
Stack Height: 42mm in the heel with an 8mm drop
Weight: 296 grams in a Men's US size 9.5
Midsole: un-plated supercritical EVA PROGLIDE+ midsole with a rubber outsole
Price: $165 MSRP
Hoka Clifton Pro
Hoka Clifton Pro vs Hoka Clifton 11
Positioning in the Market
The new Hoka Clifton Pro is a bouncier, more performance-oriented variant of the Clifton 11, aimed at higher volume runners who expect more energy return for their daily mileage. One of the problems with the Clifton line is that the foam doesn't hold up well to high mileage training. The Clifton 11 is a safe update to the Clifton line that retains the same midsole tech as the Clifton 10, but updates the upper. It should deliver the comfortable, protective, and workmanlike ride the Clifton nameplate is known for.
Stack Height, Drop, and Weight
Both the Clifton Pro and Clifton 11 feature 42mm of foam in the heel and an 8mm drop. At 296 grams in a Men's US Size 9, the Clifton Pro actually comes in slightly heavier than the Clifton 11, which weighs 282 grams in the same size.
Midsole
The Clifton Pro features a Supercritical EVA midsole foam that Hoka is calling PROGLIDE+ and a smooth MetaRocker. The more aggressive rocker on the Clifton Pro makes it a much more runnable shoe, allowing easier leg turnover. While it is not a supertrainer like the Adidas Hyperboost Edge, ASICS Superblast 3, or the R.A.D UFO because it doesn't have a race foam midsole, the rocker does make it more fun while maintaining a more standard trainer feel. On the other-hand, the Clifton 11 has a more traditional, relaxed geometry and a compression-molded EVA midsole foam.
Hoka Clifton 11
Price
The Clifton Pro is priced at $165 MSRP, just $10 more than the standard Clifton 11 at $155. In our opinion, the extra $10 is well worth it for the increased durability, its ability to handle longer runs without getting mushy or bricking up, and it still has the ability to be used for walking, standing, and casual use.
For Yowana's full first-run review of the Hoka Clifton Pro, check out the Supwell YouTube channel:
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