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HOKA Clifton PRO vs The North Face Altamesa 500 RD

HOKA

Clifton PRO

  • Weight 296 g
  • Drop 8 mm
  • Stack 42 mm

USD 165

The North Face

Altamesa 500 RD

  • Weight 295 g
  • Drop 6 mm
  • Stack 35 mm

Which one for which runner?

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

Side by side

  • The North Face Altamesa 500 RD has a 2 mm lower drop
  • HOKA Clifton PRO has 7 mm more heel stack

Profiles

  • HOKA Clifton PRO
  • The North Face Altamesa 500 RD
ComfortResponsivenessStabilityDurabilityGripVersatility
  • Clifton PRO — Comfort: 4/5
  • Clifton PRO — Responsiveness: 2/5
  • Clifton PRO — Stability: 4/5
  • Clifton PRO — Durability: 3/5
  • Clifton PRO — Grip: 3/5
  • Clifton PRO — Versatility: 4/5
  • Altamesa 500 RD — Comfort: 4/5
  • Altamesa 500 RD — Responsiveness: 3/5
  • Altamesa 500 RD — Stability: 4/5
  • Altamesa 500 RD — Durability: 4/5
  • Altamesa 500 RD — Grip: 3/5
  • Altamesa 500 RD — Versatility: 4/5
CriterionHOKA Clifton PROThe North Face Altamesa 500 RD
Price
Catalogue price USD 165 Not specified
Best price found Not specified Not specified
Specifications
Weight 296 g 295 g
Drop 8 mm 6 mm
Heel stack 42 mm 35 mm
Forefoot stack 34 mm 29 mm
Midsole foam SCF foam DREAM
Plate Not specified Not specified
Support Not specified Not specified
Ratings
Overall 3.57 out of 5 3.54 out of 5
Cushioning 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Stability 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Comfort 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Responsiveness 2 out of 5 3 out of 5
Durability 3 out of 5 4 out of 5
Grip 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Versatility 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Best for
Terrain Road Road
Role Training Training
Versions Men's Not specified
Uses Daily training Daily training
Runner level Not specified Not specified
Paces Not specified Not specified

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Retailer prices

HOKA Clifton PRO

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 165

The North Face Altamesa 500 RD

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Alternatives to these two models

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

  • On Cloudspark, side view

    On

    Cloudspark

    • Weight 282 g
    • Drop 8 mm

    USD 160

    • Close to HOKA Clifton PRO: same terrain, same category, same role
    • Close to HOKA Clifton PRO: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Altra Torin 9 GTX, side view

    Altra

    Torin 9 GTX

    • Weight 298 g
    • Drop 0 mm
    • Stack 28 mm

    USD 180

    • Close to HOKA Clifton PRO: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Mizuno Wave Skyrise 7, side view

    Mizuno

    Wave Skyrise 7

    • Weight 270 g
    • Drop 8 mm
    • Stack 37.5 mm

    EUR 150

    • Close to The North Face Altamesa 500 RD: same terrain, same category, same role