Running shoes · owner-verdict comparison
Brooks Ghost 17 vs Hoka Clifton 10: what real owners say
Real owners lean toward the Brooks Ghost 17: 82% of 11 owners recommend it, vs 40% of 128 for the Hoka Clifton 10.
Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score
82%of 11 owners recommend
82% recommend · 0% neutral · 18% don't
Owners praise
- A dependable, comfortable daily trainer that owners reach for on the majority of their runs
- Plenty of cushioning with a higher stack, often described as crazy soft and easy on the feet
- Handles long runs and half marathons reliably, holding up over a few hundred miles
Owners complain about
- Runs a bit heavy, so owners suggest a faster shoe for racing or speed sessions
- The redesign feels like a different shoe to some longtime Ghost wearers
- Toe box can feel narrow, which was a dealbreaker for a couple of owners
40%of 128 owners recommend
40% recommend · 18% neutral · 42% don't
Owners praise
- Plush, comfortable cushioning
- Great for walking and daily wear
- Wider, roomier toe box than Bondi
Owners complain about
- Poor durability, wears out fast
- Caused foot, arch and ankle pain
- Too soft and unstable, heel collapses
What Brooks Ghost 17 owners say
“these shoes are IT”
“Not a shoe to go fast but a fantastic daily trainer.”
“Its like running with a stiff truck tire for a midsole. Its dead, heavy and depressing”— @albertteng1191 on
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What Hoka Clifton 10 owners say
“me gusta las semsaciiones que son buenas”— @Khoscorro32 on
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“Very nice shoes and I’ve got the crazy Color one”
“teniendo Clifton 9 ya no quiero esas 10”— @diegoglezmad on
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