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HOKA Clifton 10 vs Brooks Ghost 17

HOKA Clifton 10, side view

HOKA

Clifton 10

  • Weight 278 g
  • Drop 8 mm
  • Stack 42 mm

USD 155

Brooks Ghost 17, side view

Brooks

Ghost 17

  • Weight 286 g
  • Drop 10 mm
  • Stack 37 mm

USD 150

Which one for which runner?

What sets each model apart, from the published specs. Neither is better in absolute terms.

Side by side

  • HOKA Clifton 10 has a 2 mm lower drop
  • HOKA Clifton 10 has 5 mm more heel stack

Profiles

  • HOKA Clifton 10
  • Brooks Ghost 17
ComfortResponsivenessStabilityDurabilityGripVersatility
  • Clifton 10 — Comfort: 4/5
  • Clifton 10 — Responsiveness: 2/5
  • Clifton 10 — Stability: 5/5
  • Clifton 10 — Durability: 5/5
  • Clifton 10 — Grip: 3/5
  • Clifton 10 — Versatility: 4/5
  • Ghost 17 — Comfort: 4/5
  • Ghost 17 — Responsiveness: 2/5
  • Ghost 17 — Stability: 4/5
  • Ghost 17 — Durability: 4/5
  • Ghost 17 — Grip: 4/5
  • Ghost 17 — Versatility: 4/5
CriterionHOKA Clifton 10Brooks Ghost 17
Price
Catalogue price USD 155 USD 150
Best price found Not specified Not specified
Specifications
Weight 278 g 286 g
Drop 8 mm 10 mm
Heel stack 42 mm 37 mm
Forefoot stack 34 mm 27 mm
Midsole foam CMEVA DNA LOFT v3
Plate Not specified Not specified
Support Not specified Not specified
Ratings
Overall 3.69 out of 5 3.47 out of 5
Cushioning 5 out of 5 4 out of 5
Stability 5 out of 5 4 out of 5
Comfort 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Responsiveness 2 out of 5 2 out of 5
Durability 5 out of 5 4 out of 5
Grip 3 out of 5 4 out of 5
Versatility 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Best for
Terrain Road Road
Role Training Training
Versions Men's Men's
Uses Daily training, Easy runs, Recovery runs, Long runs Daily training, Easy runs, Recovery runs, Long runs
Runner level Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced Beginner, Intermediate
Paces Easy, Steady Easy, Steady

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Retailer prices

HOKA Clifton 10

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 155

Brooks Ghost 17

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 150

Alternatives to these two models

Derived from terrain, category, use, cushioning, stability, drop, weight and price.

  • Mizuno Wave Rider 29, side view

    Mizuno

    Wave Rider 29

    • Weight 265 g
    • Drop 10 mm
    • Stack 39 mm

    USD 150

    • Close to Brooks Ghost 17: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Nike Pegasus 42, side view

    Nike

    Pegasus 42

    • Weight 300 g
    • Drop 10 mm
    • Stack 37 mm

    USD 145

    • Close to Brooks Ghost 17: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Saucony Ride 19, side view

    Saucony

    Ride 19

    • Weight 255 g
    • Drop 8 mm
    • Stack 36 mm

    USD 145

    • Close to Brooks Ghost 17: same terrain, same category, same role
  • ASICS Gel-Pulse 17, side view

    ASICS

    Gel-Pulse 17

    • Weight 271 g
    • Drop 8 mm
    • Stack 38 mm

    USD 105

    • Close to HOKA Clifton 10: same terrain, same category, same role